How to Prevent Ice Cream Freezer Burn

Enjoy fresh-tasting ice cream without icy chunks.

It can be extremely frustrating when freezer burn forms on your favorite foods. And while ice cream isn't literally affected by freezer "burn" (which is the drying out of food while frozen), those annoying, icy chunks that develop on ice cream are formed the same way: Improper sealing has allowed airflow into the container. Especially in larger cartons, ice crystals can form in a matter of days. The result can overpower and ruin the ice cream, causing you to have to dump it in the trash. Fortunately, there's a simple way to prevent this from happening.

Things You'll Need

• Plastic wrap

Instructions

1. Tear off a piece of plastic wrap large enough to fit over the ice cream container.

2. Press the plastic wrap directly against the surface of the ice cream so that it is completely covered.

3. Replace the container's lid. It's fine if some of the plastic wrap hangs over the edges.

4. When serving simply remove the plastic wrap, but be sure to press the plastic wrap back against the surface of the ice cream again when you're through.

Tips & Warnings

• The more surface area there is on the ice cream, the more air exposure there is. Diminish surface area by dragging a serving spoon over the ice cream surface to scoop rather than dig large holes into it.

References

• Quick & Simple: How Can I Avoid Getting Freezer Burn on Ice Cream?
• Kingdom First Mom: Preventing Freezer Burn on Ice Cream