Cranberry Walnut Holiday Cheese Log Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Can you freeze cranberry goat cheese? ›

Yes – definitely! If you are stocking up on cheese in the Fall to carry you over the winter when the goats are pregnant, and there's no milk to make cheese from – pop your cheese into the freezer.

Cranberry sauce has become a staple at the Christmas dinner table, but more than that it's a great addition to the kind of festive sandwiches, pies and other eat-to-go items that feature on many a Caterer's December menu.

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.

It's perfectly fine to serve up cranberry sauce — whole berry or jelled — straight out of the can. But in my experience, heating the canned sauce up takes its flavor to the next level. Plus, it becomes a little more aesthetically pleasing.

Should cranberry sauce be served warm or cold? You could, of course, serve it straight out of the pot, but I think it's best after it's chilled in the fridge. Chilling it helps it firm up some more in the fridge, plus, serving it this way means you can make it days ahead of a holiday.

When to Toss Cranberry Sauce. Cranberry sauce will last for two hours at room temperature. Homemade cranberry sauce will last in the fridge for 10 to 14 days. Canned cranberry sauce that has been opened will last up to a week in the fridge.

You might be shocked to find out that soft cheese such as Brie, Camembert, and goat's cheese can also be frozen for up to six months. So the next time you have a hankering for some baked gnocchi and goat's cheese, you know where to look – in your freezer.

Goat cheese can be stored packaged in the refrigerator for up to 3 months and unpacked for 2 to 3 weeks. The Best By date (MMDDYY) is estimated for your convenience on each cheese.

To preserve the appeal of hard goat cheese, use parchment or wax paper to wrap the cheese after each use. Avoid plastic wrap, as it can create a moist environment that encourages mold growth.

Can you freeze a cranberry cheese ball? ›

Make Ahead & Freezing Instructions: You can make the cheese ball up to 5 days ahead of time, see step 4. You can freeze the cheese ball, too. Wrap in a layer of plastic wrap and then a layer of aluminum foil. Freeze for up to 1 month.