Whipped cream is one of the ingredients in your pantry that can be a bliss for many food items. You can use heavy whipping cream to make frosting for pies, cupcakes, and ice creams. Being a staple item, you always need to fill your kitchen pantry with whipped cream. But the tricky situation is that your kitchen counter or fridge is not the best place to store your leftover whipped cream for a long time. You will need to think of a safe place for its storage so that you do not end up with a deflated whipped cream and have to waste it.

The best way to ensure your leftover whipped stays the best is by freezing it. Many people do not know that you can save your remaining whipped cream from spoiling by keeping it in the freezer. Freezing is also the perfect method to store used whipped cream containers you get from the store’s walk in fridges. Freezing will ensure that your whipped cream does not lose its texture and flavor for a long time. It is one of the most practical ways to reduce wastage and extend the life of your leftover whipped cream. But this methodology will require you to be careful and use some tips to ensure the quality of whipped cream is not compromised.

After freezing, reusing the whipped cream is also a concern for many people. Know that you can reuse your frozen whipped cream after carefully thawing it. The process of freezing large batches and a small amount of whipped cream differ. Read the below guidelines to know how to freeze and reuse frozen whipped cream.

How to freezer large batches of whipped cream:      

If you have an opened container of whipped cream, you can store it in the container. But make sure that the container is not overflowing, as the frozen cream will need some space for expansion. Take out a spoonful of whipped cream to make some space for the cream. Close the container tightly and put it in the freezer. Do not forget to mark the date of freezing on it. Doing so will help you consume the whipped cream before it is too late. For freezing homemade whipped cream, take a freezer-safe and an airtight container. Make sure the container is clean and washed. Pour the leftover cream into the container. You have to leave a gap between the whipped cream and the lid of the container. This gap is essential so the cream can expand without creating a mess. You also have to mark the container with the date of freezing.

How to freezer small batches of whipped cream:      

Sometimes you only need a small amount of whipped cream for use. In such cases, thawing a big batch of frozen whipped cream is the worst idea. It is better to store the whipped cream in small portions. This way, you only have to thaw the only chunk of cream that you need to use. You will have to use an ice cube tray for freezing whipped cream in small batches. This method will require you to freeze the cubes two times, but the process will keep the mess minimum. Pour your whipped cream into the ice cube tray and keep it in the freezer. Make sure not to overfill the cubes and leave some area for the cream to expand. Keep the ice cube tray in the freezer and ensure that it remains flat on the freezer surface. Take the ice cube tray out after some hours. Now, fetch the frozen cream cubes and put them in a freezer-safe sealed bag. Label the bag and put it again in the freezer.

How to reuse the frozen whipped cream:      

Thawing frozen whipped cream will depend upon how you freeze it. If you have a big batch of frozen whipped cream, you will thaw it in the fridge. Once the whipped cream is no longer solid, stir the cream and use it. You will not have to defrost the cubes of cream. Just add the cream cubes directly to your recipe.