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• Chocolate Cheesecake keeping qualities

  How long can the chocolate cheescake be kept in the Fridge? I'm hoping to make it on a Thursday morning to serve on a Saturday evening. Thank you!

  Posted by ec13*. Answered on 16th Mar 2011 at 12.00

  From the nigella team:

  The Chocolate Cheesecake from Domestic Goddess (p175) should be fine if made 2 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator. However we would recommend that any leftovers are eaten up within 4 days of making the cheesecake.

  As this cheesecake is made with full-fat cream cheese it should also be suitable for freezing. The cooled, chilled cheesecake should be left in its springform tin (pan) and wrapped in a double layer of clingfilm (plastic wrap) followed by a layer of foil. Freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and eat within 2 days.

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