Save your beloved ice cream with this easy trick for how to avoid Ice Cream Freezer Burn!
I’ve got a fun, simple little trick from my father-in-law 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.
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How to Avoid Ice Cream Freezer Burn
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! Such an easy fix!
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Kelsey Poofy Cheeks says
Genius! I would have never thought to do this but it happens all the time!
Carrie says
What a great idea! Sort of like dealing with an avocado! Thanks for sharing – Carrie
Michelle Lisec says
I also read and use the idea of just putting it in a freezer bag to help with the freezer burn and keeping it soft and not hard as a rock when you take it out and need to scoop it right away!!
Sandra says
I do this…then I put the ice cream in a plastic grocery store bag and wrap it around the carton before placing in the freezer. It gives the ice cream extra protection.
imyz says
hope it works
Mara says
Nothing makes me more sad than seeing freezer burned ice cream (ok, so that’s not completely true, but it’s right up there!). If your ice cream DOES get freezer burned, don’t throw it out! I’ve salvaged many a carton by using it in a smoothie/shake – and amazingly you can’t tell at all! The last one I made was black cherry ice cream and I threw in some frozen fruit (pineapple I think), and whatever we had in the fridge (blueberries, yogurt, orange juice or milk)….de-lish!
Jenn says
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!
Amy says
Great idea! And easy, I’ll have to try it out!
Heidi says
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
Ashley says
Do you flatten it AGAINST the ice cream, or just a tight cover under the lid?
Melissa says
We do this, too! It really does work!
Angela says
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)
Lori @ The Davidson Den says
Oh!!!!!!! What an easy thing to do!!! Thank you for the tip!!
Sherry says
I am definitely trying this one! 😀 Thank you for posting it!
Kaye says
Great tip! I had no idea!
Julie Bagamary says
We use the plastic tubbie and a carton might fit inside that.
Lydia says
What a great idea!
pam says
I use wax paper, it works too.
Holly says
Duh! Such a simple idea, but I never thought of it. Thanks!
Dina says
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.
ann says
aluminum foil works great also; you’re right, it’s the air getting to it.
pascha dudley says
This is a priceless tip! Thanks! I waste tons of ice cream due to freezer burn.
Hope says
wow what a great idea cant wait to try it!
Patti says
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.