Karen Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 (edited) My Sainsburys order has just arrived and I've ended up with a huge lump of stilton instead of the usual segment! It says it has to be eaten within 3 days of being opened, which means I would have to make huge cauldrons of broccoli and stilton soup....so is it possible to freeze cheese? Edited November 28, 2006 by Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helly Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 http://www.stiltoncheese.com/UK/care/stiltoncarehome.cfm according to this yes you can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nettie Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 Yes, I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Posted November 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 Great - thank you both very much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godin Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 You can freeze all cheeses only problem I've ever encountered was crumbly cheese becomes more crumbly after freezing OH used to work for one of the country's largest cheese companies and got loads of cheese free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akitas Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 You can freeze all cheeses only problem I've ever encountered was crumbly cheese becomes more crumbly after freezing OH used to work for one of the country's largest cheese companies and got loads of cheese free I had that as well, when I froze cheese it was quite crumbly when I wanted to use it later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anneski Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 I grate cheese and freeze it that way. Then if I want some to sprinkle on a crumble, or toast, it's easily done! It also defrosts quickly to go in sarnies. It's the only safe way for me to have cheese really, as if it's in the fridge I keep picking at it whenever I go there.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berties Mummy Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 OMG i didn't know cheese could be frozen!!! oh that means that i could buy the big block from cosco which is cheaper and freeze it WOW Thanks folks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caz Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 Yup my MIL buys a huge chunk of cheddar and freezes it as weekly "portions" to defrost as necessary. Caz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K9Fran Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 If you grate it and freeze it - try adding a dusting of cornflour - it helps stop it sticking together....... I bought two large pieces of stilton the other day, reduced from £3 to £1.50 each - I hate the stuff, but Dave and the kids love it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cycas Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 The only thing is that once you freeze cheese you 'kill' it and it will no longer continue to mature: once you take it out it will always be like that, or it will go off. So if you are freezing something like stilton, you need to make sure it's got to the stage where it's as you like it first: never freeze an immature cheese. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pboae Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 You can also freeze cheese sandwiches, (as long as they don't have lettuce and stuff in them cos it goes soggy). If you get them out of the fridge in the morning they should be defrosted but chilled at lunchtime, or you can stick them straight under the grill to make a toastie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranirottie Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 if defrosted cheese is crumbly it is much better if you cut it with a wire instead of a knife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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