I’ve got a fun, simple little trick to share with you today…
How to Avoid Ice Cream Freezer Burn!
If your ice cream isn’t being gobbled up quickly, we all know about that icky fuzzy little freezer burn it can develop.
Well… here’s a simple way to avoid that ~ all you’ll need is a small piece of saran wrap!
After you dish out your ice cream… just place a small piece of saran wrap right on top of the ice cream.
Push down to flatten it against the ice cream… then put the lid back on before you pop it back into the freezer.
When you’re ready to dish out some more ice cream, just peel back the saran wrap… dish it up, then cover it back up with the saran wrap and lid.
The air is what causes the freezer burn, so this simple little trick will keep those icky frozen fuzzies away!
{Thanks, Joe!}
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wow what a great idea cant wait to try it!
great to know about eliminating ice cream freezer burn. I’ve tossed out more than enough due to that problem – thanks, Heidi (and Joe – who tipped Heidi on this) you’ve yet again been very informative.
This is a priceless tip! Thanks! I waste tons of ice cream due to freezer burn.
aluminum foil works great also; you’re right, it’s the air getting to it.
Duh! Such a simple idea, but I never thought of it. Thanks!
Thanks for the tip! My husband is the only ice cream eater in the house (although I’m sure our two year old will follow his foot steps LOL!)
Once it gets freezer burnt he won’t eat it now I know how to save the ice cream.
I use wax paper, it works too.
What a great idea!
We use the plastic tubbie and a carton might fit inside that.
Great tip! I had no idea!
I am definitely trying this one!
Thank you for posting it!
Oh!!!!!!! What an easy thing to do!!! Thank you for the tip!!
What a great idea. I definitely have thrown away a good share of freezer burned ice cream (of course, in desperation, I have also been known to scoop off the top layer in hopes of finding good ice cream)
We do this, too! It really does work!
Do you flatten it AGAINST the ice cream, or just a tight cover under the lid?
Hi Ashley ~ yes… you’ll want to flatten it against the ice cream.
All this ice cream talk is definitely making me in the mood for some ice cream!!
~ Heidi
Great idea! And easy, I’ll have to try it out!
Wait, some people really take so long to eat their ice cream that it gets freezer burn? That is definitely NOT my house, but thanks for the great tip!