Can You Freeze Heavy Cream?
Wondering if you can freeze heavy cream? Here’s what to know about how to prepare this ingredient for long term storage.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 minutes
- Yield: N/A
- Category: Frozen
- Method: Frozen
- Cuisine: Frozen
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Heavy whipping cream, as fresh as possible*
Instructions
- Pour the heavy cream into a storage container, leaving at least 1/2 inch of headspace in the container to allow for expansion during freezing.
- Seal the container and label it with the date. Place it in the freezer. Freeze for up to 1 month for best results, or up to 3 months.
- To defrost the heavy cream, place it in the refrigerator for 24 hours. Freezing cream changes its texture; it becomes grainy after thawing. Stir the cream to re-integrate the texture. Defrosted cream is best in cooked or baked dishes. While you can whip it to make whipped cream, it comes out with a grainy texture so we don’t recommend it. Once thawed, use the cream within 3 days.
Notes
*It’s best to start with cream that is as fresh as possible (don’t freeze cream that’s past its expiration date).
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