Storing Homemade Ice Cream

For some folks, making homemade ice cream is a spring or summer tradition. Yet it’s important to make sure the ice cream is made and stored properly.

Some of this is feel. It’s understandable that when you make homemade ice cream, you may want to make some extra for storage purposes. However, homemade ice cream does have a shelf life, even in the freezer. It’s a good idea to keep the ice cream storage limit at two months. In fact, you may want to shorten that time period. You don’t want your homemade ice cream developing freezer burn.

The freezer can help in the ice cream-making process. If the ice cream is a little soft when first made, simply stick it in the freezer for a few minutes to allow it to harden and settle.

Homemade ice cream is certainly susceptible to ice crystals. There are ways to lessen the impact of those ice crystals have on your ice cream enjoyment. One tip is to take the homemade ice cream out of the freezer ten minutes before serving. This will help soften any ice crystals that may have formed.

Making homemade ice cream is terrific, yet if you want to skip the work and just enjoy the taste of homemade ice cream, head down to your nearest Praline’s location for a taste of the best ice cream made with the best ingredients.