Cranberry Walnut Holiday Cheese Log Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How long does a cheese ball last in the fridge? ›

Assuming you are using recently purchased ingredients, your cheeseball should last about 2 weeks in the refrigerator! To freeze: To freeze the cheeseball, wrap it well in plastic wrap (without nuts) and place it in a freezer safe ziplock bag. Freeze for up to 1 month.

Pairing Notes

The 5 year aged cheddar pairs well with dried cranberries because of their tart slightly bitter taste, contrasting with the smooth cheese.

The answer is… absolutely, YES you can freeze goat cheese! Freezing cheese like goat cheese doesn't affect the flavor or texture too much and is a great way to keep it for longer.

Cheese balls freeze quite well. Again, it's best to wrap the cheese ball in one layer of plastic wrap, then one layer of aluminum foil. Freeze for up to four weeks. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight.

Hard cheeses such as cheddar, Swiss and Parmesan can be stored in the refrigerator six months before opening the package and three to four weeks after opening. It can also be frozen six months. Processed cheese slices don't freeze well but can be kept in the refrigerator one to two months.

Wensleydale with Cranberries is a creamy, crumbly Yorkshire Wensleydale cheese which has been carefully combined with the delicate fruity succulence of pure, sweet cranberries.

Practically a dessert in a cheese, sweet and the best after dinner snack! We would recommend pairing our Cranberry cheese with some Plum loaf or salted crackers to add that extra addition of flavour. The ideal cheddar to add onto your cheeseboard for Christmas, as well as being a lovely festive gift.

That's because, says Kriebel, Craisins are actually dried cranberries with sugar added to make them sweet. Raisins are just dried grapes, with no added sweeteners. Craisins are a dried cranberry brand created by Ocean Spray, known for growing cranberries.

Fresh goat cheeses that are unopened and vacuum-sealed can be stored anywhere in your fridge for about two months (sometimes longer).

Wrap the log or portions in freezer-safe plastic wrap. Then either add to a freezer-safe zipper top bag or wrap in a layer of foil for extra protection from freezer burn. Place in the freezer. If you're storing the goat cheese in the freezer long term, write the date on the packaging and use within 3 months.

Is goat cheese good for you? ›

Goat cheese is a nutritious dairy product that is packed with vitamins, minerals and healthy fats. Eating goat cheese may benefit your health in several ways, including increasing satiety and reducing inflammation.

By creating an airtight seal with plastic wrap and adding an extra layer of protection with foil, you'll ensure that your cheese ball remains fresh and delicious until it's time to impress your guests.

This soft, white and salty Middle Eastern-style cheese is easily recognizable because of its basket shape which also makes it more difficult to mass produce. It is among the top three Middle Eastern cheese products sold in the United States. Basket cheese can have up to a six-month refrigerated life.

With proper storage in a refrigerator, mozzarella cheese can last for up to one to two weeks. In a freezer, mozzarella cheese can last longer, up to approximately three months. If you find any change of shape, color, taste, and aroma of any part of the cheese, cut and throw away that part.

Eggs and milk have high protein and moisture content, and they're the primary ingredients in cheesecake, so when cheesecake is left at room temperature, conditions are ripe for bacteria to multiply. According to the USDA's Food Keeper App, cheesecake should be consumed within 5 to 7 days of refrigeration.