Cheese is delicious, and if you spend a little money on a nice piece of specialty cheese, you want it to stay fresh and tasty as long as possible (if you don't eat it all in one sitting.) Ditch the plastic wrap or baggies—the folks at Food52 have a better way to store your cheese so you can continue to enjoy it.
We're being a little facetious, but they do suggest you avoid plastic wrap—it doesn't give your cheese the opportunity to breathe, sweat, or gently age the way it needs to. It may keep moisture out, but it also stops oxygen from getting in, leading to an ammonia-like flavor. Instead, reach for parchment paper, a tip we've mentioned before. They use cheese paper specifically, but parchment paper will do.
Then, the wrapping method depends on the size and cut of cheese you're using—if you have a wedge of cheese, they suggest wrapping first around the back of the wedge, pressing the parchment paper against the back and the sides first, then folding the paper around the narrow end like a cone. Pull that cone end up and over the back of the thick end, and tape the final flap down. Repeat the process for any semi-soft cheese, even if it's a rectangle or bar—you just need to leave yourself enough paper to do it right.
The piece goes on to explain how to properly wrap hard cheeses (same process, just store in a ziploc baggie), bleu cheese (same process, just store in airtight plastic to keep odor under control), and even semi-soft cheeses (there's debate, but you might be able to use plastic in this case), so hit the link below for more photos of each method. Then, when you put your cheese in the fridge, put them in a crisper or drawer where the temperature and humidity is a bit more consistent than the rest of the fridge. When you're ready, unwrap, enjoy, and use fresh paper to re-wrap.
How to Store Cheese | Food52
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