Mini Cheesecake Bites

Decorating By mkolmar Updated 30 Aug 2006 , 10:04pm by mkolmar

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mkolmar Posted 29 Aug 2006 , 4:28pm
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can I freeze these a head of time, or do they tast better fresh? the crust is made out of ground nuts, so I'm not sure how well they will hold up once they are thawed? Thanks in advance!

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PerryStCakes Posted 29 Aug 2006 , 4:32pm
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you can freeze them

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cakefairy18 Posted 29 Aug 2006 , 4:36pm
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cheesecake is like the best thing to freeze...comes out perfect out of the freezer..i just wouldnt leave it there too long

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mkolmar Posted 29 Aug 2006 , 5:03pm
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ok, the wedding is sept.16, so is that too long to freeze them considering the size? Sorry, I usually make large cheesecakes and I never have to freeze them, because they never stick around to long

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JoAnnB Posted 29 Aug 2006 , 7:16pm
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That is about 3 weeks, so if they are well protected from freezer smells and not in a frost free small freezer, they should be fine.

If you are using a frost free freezer that is part of the refrigerator, food thaws slightly with the defrost cycle. It is not good for these little treats.

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lilypie Posted 29 Aug 2006 , 7:27pm
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would a ziplock baggie protect them from the frost free?

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JoAnnB Posted 29 Aug 2006 , 7:42pm
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Maybe. I think something like tupperware (airtight) might be better. Or foil and ziplocks. But, wait as long as you can before you make and freeze them to be sure you have a quality product.

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lilypie Posted 29 Aug 2006 , 8:13pm
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is it any different if the cheesecakes aren't ones that need to be baked? we need to do some dreamsicle cheesecake bites in chocolate cups and they won't be baked.

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JoAnnB Posted 29 Aug 2006 , 10:28pm
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Lilypie, you still need to protect them from freezer burn- this comes from air exposure and from the thawing cycle.

Something very airtight should help, especially if you can wait to put them in the freezer as long as possible.

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mkolmar Posted 30 Aug 2006 , 5:21pm
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thanks for all the tips! I really appreciate it! I'll hold off on making them as long as I can.

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justsweet Posted 30 Aug 2006 , 5:54pm
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here are some infor with links. I have made miniature cheesecake, I just put in a conatiner. I put in the freezer a month before I needed them.



http://www.kraftcanada.com/en/CheesecakeCentre/Cheesecake101/StoringFreezingCheesecake.htm


Storing/Freezing Cheesecake


Cheesecake is the perfect dessert. It's elegant, delicious and can be made ahead.

Refrigeration

Covered in the refrigerator ungarnished cheesecake can be safely stored for about 2 days. Garnish just before serving.

Freezing

Prepare cheesecake the way you normally would BUT omit the topping/garnish. Wrap the plain ungarnished cheesecake securely in plastic wrap followed by foil. Freeze for up to 2 months.

Defrosting

Whole Cheesecake: thaw wrapped cheesecake in refrigerator overnight. Do not defrost whole cheesecake in microwave oven.

Individual cheesecake slices: may be thawed on microwaveable plate on DEFROST (30% POWER) for 45 to 60 seconds. Let stand about 5 minutes until thawed.







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http://www.dianasdesserts.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/bakingtips.cheesecakes/Cheesecakes.cfm


Freezing Cheesecakes

Cheesecakes can be frozen. Careful wrapping is very important. To freeze, place a fully cooled cheesecake in the freezer, uncovered, for 1 hour. If it's in a springform pan, remove sides of pan and freeze with the pan bottom in place. After 1 hour, use a knife to separate the cheesecake from the pan bottom. Slide it onto a foil-wrapped piece of heavy cardboard. Wrap in plastic wrap, then carefully place it inside a large freezer bag or wrap it in heavy duty aluminum foil. Label and date. Freezing for more than a month is not recommended to retain the best quality.

For a cheesecake with topping, such as fruit, always freeze cheesecake WITHOUT the topping and add the topping before serving.

Always thaw a cheesecake overnight in the refrigerator. When partially thawed, transfer it from the cardboard bottom to a serving plate.

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lilypie Posted 30 Aug 2006 , 8:49pm
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Thanks so much!

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mkolmar Posted 30 Aug 2006 , 10:04pm
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thanks, that just helped me out a ton!

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