I can't believe the holidays are here! I had a recent question about freezing foods for a holiday party.
Question: HeyI have a question. I am thinking of throwing a Christmas party and I wanted to try to cook some things now like hourdurves and desserts before hand to help with the cost and energy. Do you have some ideas how to do it the best was just like with cookies how to freeze the best way for them to turn out so they don't clump together.
Answer: Good idea to start now with party foods. The trick to not having things clump together is (for cookies, cupcakes, cinnamon rolls) is to freeze them a 1/2 inch apart on a lightly greased cookie sheet for 1 hour. Then you can take them off the cookie sheet and simply drop them all into a zip top bag to serve later at your party. To defrost, just let them sit (separated) on the counter for 15-30 minutes.
Most everything freezes well. Do not freeze frosting though, it will separate.
Question: How about things with cream cheese like a cheese ball?
Answer: Good question.
Yes you can freeze cheeseball, if you do it before you roll it in the nuts.
It will last for one month. Freeze it in a zip top bag with all the air squeezed out. Defrost it in your fridge over night. Roll it in nuts 30 minutes before you serve it ans then let it sit at room temp. until you serve it.
