If cheese develops an off odor, flavor or appearance, it should be discarded for quality purposes; if mold appears, discard the entire package.
To freeze, tightly seal original package and place inside a heavy-duty freezer bag in order to prevent freezer burn.
Frozen mascarpone may lose some of its texture and flavor; the thawed cheese will be best suited to cooked dishes, such as sauces, soups and casseroles.
Mascarpone may separate when thawed; to restore texture, whip with a wire whisk while cheese is still cold.
Freezer time shown is for best quality only — foods kept constantly frozen at 0° F will keep safe indefinitely.
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