Can I freeze ricotta cheese?

Chef's answer
You can freeze ricotta cheese, but just know that previously frozen ricotta cheese is only going to work for certain recipes. Because ricotta has a high moisture content, the water in it will become ice once it's frozen, causing the texture to change.
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You can freeze ricotta cheese, but just know that previously frozen ricotta cheese is only going to work for certain recipes. Because ricotta has a high moisture content, the water in it will become ice once it's frozen, causing the texture to change.
Eggs, Eggs, Eggs Frittatas are a great option for using up leftover ricotta, too. You can just plop a few scoops directly into the egg mixture before it goes into the oven to create little pockets of cheesiness.
While ricotta cheese is often found in baked dishes like lasagna and desserts, it does not need to be cooked. You can eat ricotta cheese fresh from the store just like any other cheese..
Mascarpone: Another Italian cheese, mascarpone makes a great ricotta substitute. However, since mascarpone is more tart and flavorful, you should only use it in dishes with other strong flavors. It may overpower milder ingredients.
Ricotta contains less fat than mascarpone and isn't quite as buttery and velvety. So there's a trick to making it a good mascarpone replacement. Mix the ricotta with whipped cream and cream cheese and it will fool anyone into thinking it's actually its fattier Italian brother.
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