How To Freeze Ricotta Cheese
If you have purchased more than you need, you may be wondering how to freeze ricotta cheese. Follow my instructions for the best way to save that excess cheese and keep it for later.
Servings: 16 ounces
Calories: 395kcal
Equipment
- 1 knife
- 1 cutting board
- 1 Colander
- 1 permanent marker
Ingredients
- 16 ounces (450 grams) ricotta cheese See Note 1
- paper towels as needed
- plastic wrap as needed
- zipper bags or airtight containers
Instructions
- Cut into two portions or the amount that suits your purpose.
- Drain liquid from the cheese. Then use paper towels to press and remove excess moisture from the cheese.
- Wrap each portion tightly in plastic wrap so that no air is trapped between the cheese and the plastic.
- Place wrapped cheese into zipper bag squeezing any air out of the bag. Repeat with the remaining portions of ricotta cheese.
- Label the zipper bag with the type of cheese and date.
- Place the ricotta cheese in the freezer for up to two months.
- Thaw in the refrigerator then use within two days.
Notes
- My homemade ricotta cheese can be frozen in this same way.
- Check the expiry date. It’s best to freeze ricotta cheese while it’s fresh, not when it’s close to expiring.
- If the ricotta is unopened and well-sealed, you can freeze it in its original packaging. If you won’t use it all at once after thawing, divide it into portions and follow the procedure above.
- For best results, don’t freeze ricotta for longer than two months. Keep in mind that the texture changes once thawed, so it’s best used in cooked dishes.
- Ricotta mixtures, like pasta fillings with Parmesan, eggs, and herbs, freeze well too. After thawing, just drain any extra liquid and stir — it’ll be good to go.
- Always thaw ricotta in the refrigerator — never at room temperature. Once softened, stir well and use within two days. Never refreeze!
Nutrition
Calories: 395kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 191mg | Potassium: 238mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1009IU | Calcium: 469mg | Iron: 1mg
