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How do I store Kraft PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese recipes? |
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STORAGE OF PREPARED RECIPES
- Cakes and cookies made with cream cheese do not require refrigeration
- Baked cheesecakes that contain cream cheese must be refrigerated
- Fillings and toppings should be kept refrigerated
WE DO NOT RECOMMEND FREEZING ANY OF THE FOLLOWING
- Any recipes using PHILADELPHIA® Cream Cheese that also call for eggs
- Cheesecakes that contain sour cream
- Refrigerated or no-bake cheesecakes prepared with gelatin
- Frosting prepared with Light Neufchatel cheese
- Recipes that contain a white sauce, gelatin, mayonnaise or salad dressing
FROSTING
- Cakes with frosting containing cream cheese need to be stored in refrigerator up until serving time, to retain fresh flavor and quality
- Replace any remaining cake, plus any unused portion of the cream cheese frosting, in refrigerator
- Only frosting made with regular PHILADELPHIA® Cream Cheese can be frozen
STORING PREPARED RECIPES IN THE FREEZER
- As a general guideline, most recipes containing both 1/3 Less Fat and regular cream cheese can be frozen up to six weeks
- Baked items such as cheesecakes, poundcakes and cookies can be frozen up to 2 months
- Wrap foods securely in airtight packaging. Label and date
- Cool hot foods in the refrigerator before freezing
- Keep uncooked foods (i.e. dips, cheeseballs) chilled until ready to freeze
- To thaw a recipe: place wrapped food in the refrigerator for approximately 12 hours or overnight
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