Kitchen

[house cat]

I have a recipe for a cheese ball that uses cream cheese, pepper jack and cheddar - in addition to some other things. It looks like too much for what I need. I was wondering if I can make two and freeze one? It will be easier than cutting the recipe in half.

Has anyone tried this with success?

[shannara]

LOL, house cat - Seriously, yes you can. I have successfully frozen cheese balls made with cream cheese many times. The one I make is covered in chopped almonds which keeps it from sticking to the plastic wrap. If yours isn't, I would take off the plastic before you let it defrost.

[betteb]

Well, I'm really glad it finally warmed up, because I have been freezing my cheese balls here in the Land of Oz. (Sorry, couldn't resist)

I agree with shannara, yes, just remove the plastic wrap before thawing. Wrap it tightly with plastic and then put it inside a Lock n Lock or a freezer bag.

[mistriTsquirrel]

You're funny, house cat...seriously.

[forrestwolf]

Will you please post the recipe.......THEN....I will add in my 2 cents........WHICH.....will get you 1/2 a penny..........

[house cat]

This is the recipe I used.

I made two balls out of it and based on the advice here, I'm going to freeze one.

Thank you, everyone.

[Judaline]

You're supposed to hold off on the almonds or whatever kind of nuts you use, and after it thaws, then roll it in the nuts. Worked for me. I like the tip about removing the waxed paper or whatever before thawing.

[wagirl]

On 2/14/2014 betteb said:

Well, I'm really glad it finally warmed up, because I have been freezing my cheese balls here in the Land of Oz. (Sorry, couldn't resist)

I agree with shannara, yes, just remove the plastic wrap before thawing. Wrap it tightly with plastic and then put it inside a Lock n Lock or a freezer bag.

LOL--- you are so funny!!! Made my morning!!!

[magicmoodz]

This is good to know. I always thought freezing cream cheese compromised the texture. I froze a block once and after defrosting it became watery and crumbly--to the point where I had to throw it out.

[forrestwolf]

How did the peppers do with freezing, as I am more concerned with them, as opposed with the cheeses.........as they do not do well with general use after freezing........ I have saved the recipe in my cookbook for later use, as the combination is wonderful......