Description
Learn the easy and effective way to freeze heavy cream and whipped cream to preserve their freshness for up to 3 months. This guide walks you through simple steps to freeze, thaw, and use heavy cream cubes and frozen whipped cream dollops without compromising texture or flavor.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Heavy Cream – as needed for freezing and whipping
Instructions
- Fill Ice Cube Trays: Pour heavy cream into ice cube trays or molds, filling each about ¾ full to allow room for expansion during freezing and prevent spills.
- Freeze Cream Cubes: Place the trays in the freezer until the cream is solidly frozen.
- Store Cream Cubes: Remove the frozen cream cubes from the trays and transfer them into a large ziplock bag. Label the bag with the freezing date and return it to the freezer for storage up to 3 months.
- Defrosting Cream Cubes (Refrigerator): When ready to use, transfer the desired number of cream cubes into a container and thaw them slowly in the refrigerator. Use thawed cream within 1 to 2 days for best quality.
- Defrosting Cream Cubes (Stovetop/Microwave): Alternatively, thaw cubes by heating them in a saucepan over low heat or in the microwave in 30-second increments until completely thawed.
- Prepare Whipped Cream: Beat heavy whipping cream in a standing mixer bowl until stiff peaks form to make freshly whipped cream.
- Freeze Dollops of Whipped Cream: Spoon small dollops of whipped cream onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze until solid.
- Store Frozen Whipped Cream: Transfer the frozen whipped cream dollops into an airtight container or ziplock bag. Label and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Notes
- Allow room in ice cube trays when freezing liquid cream to prevent overflow and mess.
- Freeze whipped cream dollops quickly to maintain shape and texture when reused.
- Thaw cream slowly in the refrigerator to preserve texture and avoid separation.
- Frozen heavy cream is best used within 3 months for optimal flavor and quality.
- Use thawed heavy cream within 1 to 2 days to ensure freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Storage & Preservation
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
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