Storing Cheese 2. Gorgonzola Mascarpone Torta 3. Fresh Sheep's Milk Ricotta with Peaches and Pistachio-Currant Biscotti 4. All cheeses are perishable, but careful storage can prolong their life.
Most cheeses prefer a humid, cool environment.
The dry, circulating air of a refrigerator dries them out. They deteriorate if the moisture they release is trapped. Nevertheless, it's no crime to simply leave many of the firmer cheeses tightly wrapped in plastic, changing the plastic every couple of days so that moisture can escape. If you find that you can taste the plastic, try another brand of wrap. If you still notice a plastic taste, or if you are dealing with moist and sticky cheeses such as Teleme or Reblochon, you will want to try some version of the following method.