How long does ricotta last?
Quick answer
Ricotta keeps 5 days in the refrigerator.
Fridge
5days
Freezer
Do not freeze
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Pantry
No known time
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Mine has been in the fridge for
Refreeze after thawing in the fridge?
- United States
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- United Kingdom
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How long does ricotta last in the refrigerator?
- Ricotta5 days
Refrigerators should be set to maintain a temperature of 40 °F or below.
Your fridge should be set between 0 and 5°C.
Can you freeze ricotta?
No, official sources advise against freezing it.
Can ricotta be stored at room temperature?
Official sources give no room-temperature (pantry) storage time for ricotta.
All forms at a glance
| Form | Fridge | Freezer | Pantry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ricotta | 5 days | - | - |
| Opened | - | - | - |
What the official sources say
“Cottage or ricotta cheese 5 days”
“Cheese: cottage, ricotta 5-7 days 1 month”
“Cheese, cottage, ricotta 5 days”
“Cottage/ricotta cheese 1 week Do not freeze”
Frequently asked questions
How long does ricotta last in the refrigerator?
Ricotta: 5 days.
Can you freeze ricotta?
No, official sources advise against freezing it.
Can ricotta be stored at room temperature?
Official sources give no room-temperature (pantry) storage time for ricotta.
Good to know
Other figures given by the sources for close variants:
- Ricotta Fridge 1 week
Sources
We always show the most cautious time among official sources. Last verified: October 1, 2026.
- FoodSafety.gov Cold Food Storage Chart US
- Food Standards Agency - consumer food hygiene guidance GB
- Alabama Cooperative Extension System US
- Texas A&M AgriLife Extension US
- Colorado State University Extension US
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension US
- Wyoming Department of Health US
- Ohio State University Extension US
- Oregon State University Extension US
- USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data US
- USDA FSIS Safe Food Handling and Preparation US
Values we do not display (6)
Values below were set aside: unconfirmed by a second independent source, or contradicted by a shorter time.
- Ricotta, fridge: 2 weeks (fsis.usda.gov, a source gives a shorter time)
- Ricotta, fridge: 2 weeks (food.unl.edu, a source gives a shorter time)
- Ricotta, fridge: 2 weeks (health.wyo.gov, a source gives a shorter time)
- Opened, fridge: 1 week (fsis.usda.gov, a source gives a shorter time)
- Opened, fridge: 1 week (food.unl.edu, a source gives a shorter time)
- Opened, fridge: 1 week (workspace.oregonstate.edu, a source gives a shorter time)