Can You Freeze Goat Cheese? Here’s What You Have to Do
Updated on March 2, 2023
We love all sorts of cheese types, including goat cheese. Sometimes, however, when you end up with too much of something, you may want to freeze the extra. The question is, however, can you freeze goat cheese?
Goat cheese goes well with toast, but also on a cheese platter, maybe even with wine.
Can You Freeze Goat Cheese?
One of our readers has reached out to us and asked about freezing goat cheese. Here’s their message:
I hosted a wine and cheese party at my place over the weekend, and I have some leftover cheese. I know what to do with most of it, but I’m not sure about the goat cheese. It’s an expensive cheese, and I don’t want to ruin it by putting it in the freezer.
I’m not sure if it will freeze well or not. Can you freeze goat cheese?
Yes, you can freeze goat cheese. Spreadable goat cheese freezes extremely well, and can be used for its original purpose once thawed.
How to Freeze Spreadable Goat Cheese?
To freeze a spreadable goat cheese, you need to go through a few steps:
- You can freeze it in the original container by placing plastic wrap directly onto the spread.
- Then, place the lid to the container on top. This stops the cheese from being freezer burned.
- Label and date and the cheese and place it in the freezer.
How to Freeze Goat Cheese?
Traditional goat cheese logs can also be frozen, although they may not be pretty enough to present at your next wine and cheese. The outside part of the log can become a bit mushy, while the inside gets a bit more crumbly after being frozen and then thawed. Freezing won’t change the quality or the flavor, however. This type of goat cheese is perfect for using in recipes or for crumbling over salads or burgers.
To freeze a traditional goat cheese log, decide whether you are likely to use the whole amount at one time, or if it makes more sense for you to freeze it in smaller pieces.
- Wrap individual pieces of goat cheese in a double layer of plastic wrap to protect it against freezer burn.
- Then, place the wrapped goat cheese in a freezer bag.
- Remove as much of the air as possible and then seal the bag.
- Label and date the bag.
How to Thaw Goat Cheese?
To thaw this type of goat cheese, you need to consider what type of cheese you put in the freezer and how big the portions were.
Thawing spreadable goat cheese:
- Remove from the freezer and place it in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight.
- Once completely thawed, remove plastic wrap and stir the cheese to return it to its origin creamy consistency if it’s a little bit watery.
Thawing solid goat cheese:
- To thaw, remove the desired amount of goat cheese from the freezer and place in the fridge for several hours or overnight.
- Unwrap cheese and use it in recipes or as a topping for salads or other dishes.
Never thaw goat cheese on the counter, as dangerous bacteria could grow.
Thawed goat cheese should be eaten within 2-3 days of being thawed. Never refreeze cheese that has been previously frozen.