Expert: Carol Schlitt - 7/15/2007

Question
Hi there, I am making a bunch of no bake cheesecakes and would like to freeze them for when needed, but the cheese I am using (kraft) seems to crystalise upon thawing again.  Do you know why this is, and can it be prevented?
Thanks!!!

Answer
Hi Brigid,

Unfortunately, you are finding out that cream cheese does not freeze well as its texture often times changes -- and not for the better.

On the Kraft website, they do not recommend freezing cheesecakes made with their cream cheese that contain eggs or sour cream,, or, refrigerated cheesecakes made with gelatin.  They do give directions on how to freeze a cheesecake. however.

I suggest you contact Kraft with your question at the following website: http://www.kraftfoods.com/main.aspx?m=contact_us/cu_form1&faqID=985

Good luck,

Carol