How to Store Cheesecake Correctly (For Maximum Freshness)

You may have some leftover cheesecake after baking a beautiful cheesecake (lucky you!). Maybe you cooked a cheesecake ahead of time and need to store it for a few days before serving.

So, what’s the best method to keep a cheesecake? Let me to demonstrate!

Can You Make Cheesecake in Advance?

Cheesecake is a cake that is particularly soft and delicate. Cheesecake has a significantly distinct texture than other desserts since it is made mostly with cream cheese, sugar, eggs, and flavorings.

While being a bit different from a plain old cake, cheesecake can undoubtedly be prepared ahead of time in the same way that a flour-based cake can.

Cheesecakes store well, so you can simply bake one ahead of time to have on hand for an occasion or just to have on hand. You may also freeze the remaining batter to bake at a later time.

One thing is certain: a cheesecake cannot be stored at room temperature or on the counter, as other types of cakes may.

So here are a few pointers for keeping your cheesecake wonderful after it’s baked!

Let the Cake Cool

Whichever way you choose to keep your cheesecake, the first step is to allow it cool fully after baking. Putting your hot cheesecake immediately in the fridge or freezer might affect the texture of the cake, removing the smooth creaminess you adore and creating a divided cheesecake.

Also, the moisture from a hot cheesecake may cause the crust to get soggy.

Let your cheesecake to cool fully after baking it for at least one hour at room temperature. Next, while the cake is still in the pan, place it in the refrigerator.

Let it to chill in the refrigerator for another hour. Take the cheesecake from the refrigerator, followed by the cake, and place it on a cake board, tray, or plate. The cake is now ready to wrap and store!

Wrapping a Cheesecake

Making ensuring the cheesecake is properly wrapped is one of the most crucial aspects of keeping it. You want to wrap the cheesecake as tightly as possible.

Properly covering the cheesecake will keep it from drying out in the fridge or freezer. Also, it will preserve the taste of the cheesecake by preventing outside scents from being absorbed.

To wrap the cheesecake, just lay it on a cake board, plate, or serving tray and then cover it in plastic wrap.

If you intend on decorating the top of the cheesecake with fruit, whipped cream, or other decorations, it doesn’t matter whether the plastic wrap touches the cheesecake since any faults that occur when you remove the plastic wrap will be hidden by the décor.

If you want to leave the surface of your cheesecake unadorned, you may be apprehensive to lay plastic wrap right on top of the cake. Although you should be able to carefully remove the plastic wrap before serving the cake most of the time, there is always the possibility that part of the cheesecake may adhere to the plastic wrap.

To avoid this, cover the cheesecake with plastic wrap and secure it with toothpicks. The toothpicks will keep the plastic from touching the cake’s surface.

If there are any blemishes when you remove the plastic wrap from the cheesecake, use a hot offset spatula to smooth them out. A heated spatula will gradually melt the cheesecake and help it level out once again.

A cheesecake may also be wrapped in a cake container with a cover. Pick a plastic alternative to protect the cheesecake the best. Cake containers are particularly useful for transporting cakes and may last a lifetime, making them an excellent investment.

You may also use a basic cake box (usually made of cardboard), but this will only keep a certain amount of air from getting to the cake and drying it out. If you use a cardboard cake box, try covering it in plastic wrap for further protection.

Storing Cheesecake in the Fridge

After the cheesecake has cooled and been wrapped, it is ready to be placed in the refrigerator. When properly covered, cheesecake will keep in the refrigerator for approximately 5 days.

A store-bought cheesecake will keep in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. If you have fresh fruit on top of your cheesecake, this may be the first portion to go bad, so bear this in mind when you top your cheesecake.

Storing Cheesecake in the Freezer

I strongly advise covering a cheesecake in plastic wrap before freezing it. This will form a straight seal around the cake, protecting it from the extremely dry freezer.

Cover the cheesecake with plastic wrap before placing it in a big zipped freezer bag. When properly wrapped, the cheesecake will keep in the freezer for around 2-3 months!

Another fantastic method for freezing cheesecake is to slice it and cover individual pieces in plastic wrap. Wrap each slice in plastic wrap and put all of them in a gallon zipped freezer bag.

You may just take it out and have a slice whenever you want! This is an ideal, ready-to-serve dessert!

Eating Cheesecake After Storage

Although it is not safe to refrigerate cheesecake at room temperature, it tastes best when eaten at room temperature. Remove the cake from the refrigerator approximately 30 minutes before serving.
Allowing the cake to warm slightly will bring out the lovely flavors!

If you want to consume a frozen cheesecake, remove it from the freezer and store it in the refrigerator the day before. This will allow the cheesecake to gently defrost.

When you defrost the cheesecake too quickly, additional moisture may condense on the top, making the crust soggy and the surface damp. It is preferable to melt the cake gradually!

If you need to rapidly defrost a frozen cheesecake, unwrap it and place it on the counter at room temperature. Depending on the size of the cake, the cheesecake should defrost in around 2 hours.

If you’re thawing an individual slice, set it on a platter and microwave it for approximately 30 seconds. In no time, the slice will be ready to eat!