Can You Freeze Cashew Butter?

One of the increasingly popular nut butter types is cashew butter, known for its creamy texture and taste. If you decide to buy it in bulk, do you know the best way to store it for the longer term?

How to Freeze Cashew Butter

Freezing cashew butter is really simple, the main thing you have to do is keep an airtight environment.

There are a few ways in which you can keep the cashew butter in the freezer, so follow the steps below for each one and find which method works best for you: 

How to Freeze Cashew Butter in Containers

This is one of the safest ways to freeze it as it’s frozen airtight in containers that aren’t going to get squashed and lost in the freezer:

1. Buy or Make Cashew Butter: Whether you are buying your cashew butter or making it at home, this method will work for either. 
2. Prepare Containers: Make sure you have enough containers that are airtight with lids that seal well. 
3. Portion Out: Spoon your cashew butter into each of the containers, being sure to leave a little gap so that the butter has room to expand as it freezes. 
4. Label and Freeze: Label the container with the date of freezing, the food product and potentially its use-by date. Then slide the container into the freezer and keep it for between 4 and 6 months. 

How to Freeze Cashew Butter in Freezer Bags

If you want to save on space, then freezing cashew butter in thick freezer bags works well too:

1. Label the Bags: Write on your freezer bags before you put the cashew butter inside, it will be a lot easier! Don’t forget to label what’s inside and the date it was frozen. 
2. Spoon in the Cashew Butter: Portion out your cashew butter into individual bags, being sure to squeeze out as much air as you can. 
3. Flatten on a Tray: Lay your filled freezer bags on a baking tray and flatten them out. This will make them far easier to store in the freezer!
4. Freeze: Slide the baking tray into the freezer and leave for a few hours until the bags of cashew butter are frozen. 
5. Rearrange: You can now take the bags off the baking tray and store them in the freezer as you wish. 

How to Freeze Cashew Butter In Ice Cubes

If you find you only ever need a few tablespoons of cashew butter at a time then consider freezing them into small ice cubes which can then be dropped into soups, stews and smoothies:

1. Spoon Into Ice Cube Trays: If you are only going to use cashew butter in small portions, this is the best option. Spoon even amounts into each space and tap to level it out. 
2. Freeze: Slide the ice cube tray into the freezer and leave it for a few hours to freeze. 
3. Bag: Once frozen, remove the cubes from the tray and place them into a ziplock bag. Squeeze the air out and seal tightly. 
4. Refreeze: You can then place the bag back into the freezer and you will have perfectly individual portions of cashew butter.  

3 Tips for Freezing Cashew Butter

Now you know how to freeze it, we’ve got our 3 top tips which we strongly recommend following when freezing cashew butter to have the best results:

Add Cling Film
If you want an extra layer of protection for your cashew butter if you are freezing in a container, you can place a layer of cling film over the top of the butter. This will stop it from drying out in the freezer and it will not stick to the lid of the container.  

Do Not Freeze In Jars
You should not freeze cashew butter in the original glass jars as they are susceptible to shattering as are rarely made to be freezer-safe.  

Try Other Nut Butters
Whilst cashew butter is a great ingredient to freeze, many other nut butter will also freeze well. You can try peanut butter, almond butter or even pistachio butter.  

How Long Can You Freeze Cashew Butter?

Cashew butter is a really easy product to store as it can be stored in the cupboard, fridge or freezer.

The added benefit to storing in the freezer is that you can store it for up to 6 months, though it is best to consume within 3-4 months for the best results. 

How Do You Defrost Cashew Butter?

The best way to defrost your cashew butter is to leave it to thaw overnight in the fridge. Simply take out the container or pop out as many ice cubes as necessary and place them on a plate, place in the fridge and leave to defrost.

You may have to give it a quick stir to recombine the ingredients but then it will be as good as fresh! 

If you are pressed for time, you can also leave out containers of frozen cashew butter out on the kitchen worktops.

Can You Refreeze Cashew Butter?

Ideally not. Refreezing cashew butter could cause it to degrade in texture and taste due to how the freezing, thawing and refreezing process occurs.

This is why freezing in smaller portions is so beneficial as it will save you having to refreeze any leftovers. You can just store leftover thawed cashew butter in the fridge. 

Does Cashew Butter Freeze Well?

Yes, cashew butter and many nut butter varieties will freeze well. You can store in many different ways and it is easy to thaw.

You may notice a separation in the cashew butter, but a quick stir will sort that out and you can use the defrosted cashew butter in a multitude of different ways. 

Related FAQs

If you’ve still got questions about freezing cashew butter or nut butter in general, then these may help: