Whether you’re creating your own ice cream or buying store-bought, keep it fresh if possible by keeping it cool. When we eat ice cream in our house, we want it to taste delicious. There are four simple techniques to keep ice cream fresher longer.
Keep the Air out
It’s important to seal your handcrafted ice cream in an airtight container, such as Tupperware. When your frozen treat is subjected to very low temperatures, some plastic may become brittle. If you want them to keep for a long time, search for containers that are made for freezer storage and have lids on them. They’re also
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As you consume the ice cream, consider putting a layer of plastic wrap directly over the ice cream that remains. Placing direct pressure on the surface of the ice cream will help prevent that hard skin from forming and minimize the chance of large ice crystals developing and spoiling your ice cream’s texture.
Prevent Flavours from Mixing
Have you ever noticed that the scents from your refrigerator might seep into your freezer? The smells of pungent items can travel swiftly. Those odours may mingle with your ice cream and transform its flavour. You’ll need to take action to keep those tastes out of your ice cream unless you have a separate chest freezer.
The simplest approach to eliminate refrigerator scents is to keep an open box of baking soda in both the fridge and freezer. The baking soda absorbs any smells from other foods so that your ice cream does not acquire a garlic or Brussels sprouts flavour.
Check the Temperature of Your Freezer
The first step in storing ice cream successfully is to ensure that your freezer is at the correct temperature. Food safety concerns, as well as maintaining the quality of your ice cream, will be addressed if you keep your refrigerator and freezer at the proper temperatures.
Ice cream should be kept as cold as possible, ideally at or below 0 degrees Fahrenheit. Check your freezer temperature on a regular basis, just like you check the temperature in your oven to ensure it is correct. To get your freezer down to about -10 F, adjust the thermostat.
Keep the Temperature Consistent
After you’ve established the right temperature in your freezer, make sure you can keep it there. Ice cream may develop a gritty texture as it warms and cools. Keep these guidelines in mind to ensure that your ice cream maintains an equal temperature:
- Ice cream should never be kept in the freezer’s door. When you open the freezer’s door, items stored within will experience a significant temperature shift.
- Put your ice cream as far back in the freezer as possible. More temperature changes will occur with items in the front.
- Reduce the temperature of your freezer as much as possible. Standing at the freezer and looking inside will warm everything you’re storing.
- Place food in the refrigerator or freezer as soon as possible after cooking. Never put hot foods straight into the freezer. Let them cool on the counter before putting them in the fridge.
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