Freezing Quark: How To Do It Right

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This is how it works

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Can you freeze curd? Yes, it works – but there are a few things you should keep in mind. We have the best tips for you.

Freezing quark: this is important to note

As with most dairy products, you have to be careful when you want to freeze curd. Freezing and thawing changes its consistency, so that it can only be used to a limited extent in the kitchen. Frozen curd can still be used for cooking and baking, however, it is less suitable for cold dishes.

Important to know:

  • Food that has already been frozen and thawed should generally not be re-frozen in order to rule out health risks.
  • Opened or homemade quark (for example with fruit) is also unsuitable for freezing.
  • The cold chain must not be interrupted, so the quark should not have been stored at room temperature beforehand.

Freezing curd: step-by-step instructions

  1. The best way to freeze quark directly in the package. Alternatively, you can transfer it to a freezer-safe can and freeze it in portions.
  2. Seal the container airtight.
  3. Put the current date on the freezer and freeze the curd.

Quark is in the freezer Keeps for about three months. Before using one should consider the frozen curd Thaw slowly in the refrigeratorso that no germs can develop.


Freezing curd: how to do it right

Freezing curd: this can change the consistency

It may be that the quark contains small pieces after thawing and the water it contains has separated from the milk mass. However, these visual changes do not have a negative effect on the taste: you can Simply stir the quark with a whisk until smooth and if necessary stir in a dash of milk. However, low-fat quark flocculates more and is therefore not so suitable for freezing.

Certain milk products such as yoghurt, crème fraîche, sour cream or curd milk get an unsightly texture after thawing, therefore they should not be frozen. But we will tell you how you can freeze butter and freeze cheese.