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Default Freezing heavy cream and half-and-half


"Michael Nielsen" > wrote in message
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> Scott wrote:
>
> > Does this work well? I have the occasional recipe that calls for one or
> > the other, often a half-cup or less at a time, and it'll be months
> > before I need any again.

>
> No, I was told that cream froze well, but it doesn't. It seperates. I
> have heard a rumour that it will work if you whip it into whipped cream
> first.


It works fine if you're going to use it in some sort of a hot dish.... I
like cream in homemade mashed pototates. When I get a container, I freeze
it in 1 tablespoon portions (using an ice tray), then just thaw what I
need...