When a cheesecake recipe says "freeze" for 1 hour do they mean literally freeze in the freezer or do you put in the refrigerator?

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When a no bake American cheesecake recipe says "freeze" for 1 hour do they mean literally freeze in the freezer or do you put it in the refrigerator to cool?



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Given the context, I would say that this means to place in the freezer for one hour. Otherwise, if the author wanted you to place it in the refrigerator, the recipe would state "refrigerate."




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Can I put cheesecake in the freezer instead of fridge?

You can absolutely freeze cheesecake! Most recipes for cheesecake taste even better the next day and will keep well in the freezer for up to a month. Feed your cheesecake obsession with these contest-winning recipes. Cheesecake can be frozen whole or cut up into slices.

Can you put cheesecake in the freezer to help it set?

First things first: You need to allow your cheesecake to cool before freezing, otherwise it won't set properly. For baked cheesecake, allow it to cool to room temperature and then chill in the fridge until set. For no-bake cheesecake, be sure your cheesecake has chilled long enough for it to set before freezing.

How long does it take to set cheesecake in freezer?

Letting it sit in the fridge between sessions in the freezer will give it time to equalize the temperatures, so the middle will cool before the outside freezes. I would not go longer than 10 or 15 min at a time in the freezer, and at least the same in the fridge between, generally.

Can I freeze homemade No-bake cheesecake?

Can I freeze No-Bake Cheesecake? Yes, once the cheesecake has set-up properly in the fridge you can freeze it (or freeze the leftovers). Wrap the cheesecake well in plastic wrap, and then in tinfoil and freeze for up to 3 months.



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