Does cream cheese freeze?

[RadioFanatic]

I have a great deal at my store where, with coupons, philadelphia cream cheese would only be 25 cents each. Would love to stock up, but am unsure if it's freezable - anyone done this before? was it successful?

 

[msmayor]

I can't imagine that it would be successful. Its not an aged cheese, and I suspect the freeze/thaw of the milk/water in the product would cause the thawed version to be pretty different from the original.

 

[Metsfan520]

I can't imagine that it would be successful. Its not an aged cheese, and I suspect the freeze/thaw of the milk/water in the product would cause the thawed version to be pretty different from the original.

Exactly. I tried it once, never did it again.

 

[RadioFanatic]

that's what I was afraid of. Dang!

 

[lovemygoofy]

I have frozen blocks of cream cheese with no problem. I thaw in the refrigerator and let it "reset" for lack of better word.

 

[bdoyledimou]

I have also frozen Cream Cheese ( SO had about 100 lbs of it one summer when she was making custom cheesecakes for a living).

As long as you leave it in the fridge to thaw for 2-3 days, it is fine.

 

[simonsmom]

I do it but use it to make dips and such. not plain on a bagel

 

[RadioFanatic]

ok, I think I'm going to give it a shot - I also plan to use it for recipes and dips, not for straight on a bagel. thanks guys!

 

[LaDonna]

I freeze cream cheese all the time, I've never used it plain after freezing though, always goes in a recipe, for .25 I'd stock up!!!

 

[TaraPA]

Ditto on the "yes you can freeze it" BUT I also agree it has a different consistency once thawed - not creamy - more crumbly & dry, sometimes even a little bit separated if you know what I mean. I also only use it in bakig or recipes if it's been frozen.

 

[emiliezola]

Oh goodness am I jealous of that price! In my city, I have to travel to the Marais and purchase it at a deli for 4,50 euros per box. I only use it for baking cheesecakes-- but I always keep it in the freezer and then thaw in the fridge. We have other good cream cheeses available from local sources, but they don't bake as well as Philadelphia brand.

 

[runwad]

I freeze cream cheese all the time, I've never used it plain after freezing though, always goes in a recipe, for .25 I'd stock up!!!

I second this. As long as it's going to be cooked or baked it's fine.

 

[RadioFanatic]

Oh goodness am I jealous of that price! In my city, I have to travel to the Marais and purchase it at a deli for 4,50 euros per box. I only use it for baking cheesecakes-- but I always keep it in the freezer and then thaw in the fridge. We have other good cream cheeses available from local sources, but they don't bake as well as Philadelphia brand.

YIKES! that's a lot! At worst, I've only seen it $2 but I never have to buy it at that price. Want me to mail you some?

 

[momof2gr8kids]

YIKES! that's a lot! At worst, I've only seen it $2 but I never have to buy it at that price. Want me to mail you some?

Ours is usually a little over $3 each. A great sale is $2. That's why when we cross the border to the US we stock up on our cheese! Love the prices. Dh thinks I'm nuts coming back from shopping trips all the time with cheese!

 

[RadioFanatic]

Wow, what is it about cream cheese? I could mail you some too!