Dessert On-the-Go: Freeze-Dried Cheesecake Convenience

In this fast-paced world, nothing can compare with convenience. We look for speed at the start of our day over coffee, at snack time and at meal times. So it’s not surprising that the newest trend to hit the dessert world is freeze-dried cheesecake! Dessert technology at its finest and tastiest, freeze-dried cheesecake brings together technology and timeless taste in a dessert that is indulgent, yet easy to carry with you. Let’s take a closer look at this new treat.

What is Freeze Drying?

The Process of Freeze Drying

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Why Freeze Dry Cheesecake?

People love cheesecake for its creamy, dense and rich flavour – that’s the essence we capture. By freeze drying it, we make an easier to carry, crisp dessert that maintains its deliciousness and efficiency. Dry, low-bulk packaging makes cheesecake very easy to carry and store – a real change and a convenient option for the snack world.

Benefits of Freeze-Dried Cheesecake

Long Shelf Life

The main cause of food spoilage is moisture, so by removing it, a bag of freeze-dried cheesecake will store for months with very little change in taste or texture.

Portability and Convenience

Whatever activity you’re pursuing—whether you’re scaling a mountain, on the road, heading to work, or looking for the energising boost that comes with dessert, the refrigeration- and temperature-sensitive regular version of cheesecake aren’t the most reliable companions. Freeze-dried cheesecake, on the other hand? Always there for a moment’s notice.

Retains Nutritional Value

Unlike preservatives, freeze drying maintains virtually all of the nutrients of the original food. Hence, in this case, you eat a rich cheesecake – and get the nutrients of an earthy pixelated carrot.

How to Enjoy Your Freeze-Dried Cheesecake

As It Is

Just take a piece and chew. Feel the crisp bite and the unfolding of flavour upon the first melting trails.

Rehydrate with a Twist

However those missing the original creamy texture could rehydrate with a squirt of water or milk and, after a few minutes, experience the original taste – ‘the same great flavour that made you fall for it ten years ago’, as the company boasts. Top with some fruit or chocolate sauce for good measure.

Incorporate in Other Desserts

Beat it up in your food processor and top on ice cream, sprinkle on cereal, or even use to make other sweet treats. Get creative!

In Conclusion

Dessert is an ever-expanding realm, and even with the enormity of its mammoth undertakings like pastries and tarts and cakes and whatnot, in our increasingly overstretched schedules it’s reassuring to know that when life throws you a curveball and your friend calls to ask if you’re free for ice-cream, you can respond with an enthusiastic: ‘sure, I’ve got a tub of freeze-dried cheesecake I’d like to try.’ Dessert will never be the same – get ready to be amazed.