Can you freeze sour cream

Don't put sour cream back in the freezer after thawing, to prevent bacteria growth. Since the texture does change with freezing, it's best to use frozen sour cream in cooking or baking, rather than as a dip or baked potato topping.

Using a whisk, whip the sour cream to distribute the moisture throughout the container. Either store sour cream in its original container, or transfer it to an air-tight storage container or freezer bag be sure to squeeze any excess air out.

Write the date on the container and place in the freezer. Sour cream can be stored in the freezer for up to six months. To thaw, simply transfer the amount of sour cream you need to the fridge and allow it to thaw for several hours. You'll notice the texture will be a bit watery and separated. Simply whip it with a whisk to reach a smooth consistency. You can also add a teaspoon of cornstarch and whip it again to reach your desired consistency.

Photo by swon. Photo by Yoly. Like yogurt, sour cream is produced with probiotic lactic acid bacteria that not only tastes great but is also good for your gut health. To use frozen sour cream simply replace the fresh sour cream in your favorite pureed soup recipe.

If you are pureeing the soup while hot you can also just put the frozen sour cream ice cubes directly into the soup without the need to defrost it first. Freezing dairy products is a great way to extend their shelf life whether cottage cheese, cream cheese, yogurt, or sour cream.

On the other hand, if you are topping a baked potato or fresh bowl of chili, go ahead and use the fresh stuff! I love experiencing new cultures through foods and it shows in my travels. When I'm at home I try cooking healthy but love blending dishes I've learned with fresh local ingredients. Your email address will not be published.

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While freezing sour cream based sauces and dips is perfectly fine in terms of safety, the quality of defrosted dip or sauce depends heavily on the ingredients. As you already know, sour cream separates after freezing and thawing, and a similar thing will happen if you freeze it in a dressing.

Plus there are other ingredients in that dressing that might freeze not that well too. The best way to answer that question is to freeze a small amount of the sauce you bought or prepared and see how it looks and tastes after defrosting.

To make the texture a bit better after defrosting give it a good stir and maybe add a spoonful of fresh sour cream or mayo. Again, you need to test it out yourself to learn if your favorite sour cream dip or sauce turns out okay after defrosting.