The short answer is yes, it’s possible for you to freeze sour cream.
Plus, safety tips and what to know about texture changes.
Chances are you’ve had sour cream left over after topping abaked potatoor as part of ahomemade dip.
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But its dairy, so can you freeze sour cream for future use?
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How Long Can You Store Sour Cream?
Sour cream will last in the refrigerator until, or slightly past, theexpiration dateparticularly if unopened.
Once opened, it should stay fresh for about a week or two.
This method works with sour cream even if the tub has been opened and used.
Plastic tubs are not meant for long-term freezing and can expand in the freezer.
Should expansion occur, the freezer bag prevents the sour cream from drying out.
If using silicone molds, scoop sour cream by the spoonful into the molds.
Freeze for an hour and then pop out each mold and put in a freezer bag.
This way you’re free to thaw only as much as you need.
How Long Can You Freeze Sour Cream?
Once frozen, sour cream is good to use within 2 to 3 months.
Label and date your freezer bag so you’ll remember how long you have to use it.
Note that once frozen and thawed, sour cream should not be refrozen.
It can form bacteria during a repeated freezing/thawing process.
Once thawed, frozen sour cream should be stored in an airtight container and used within three days.
The same is true for freezing prepared sour cream dips.
The change in texture will lead to a loss in the creaminess and texture of the overall dip.
Can You Freeze Sour Cream Frosting?
Sour cream frosting, on the other hand, is different.
you might freeze sour cream frosting and it can be thawed and whipped back to a frosting consistency.
