9
Storing Ice Cream
In the Ice Cream Maker
When the ice cream is ready it
can be left covered in the ice
cream maker on the countertop
or in the refrigerator for
approximately 30 to 40 minutes.
In the Freezer
Although ice cream can be
stored in the freezer for a short
period, a lengthy period of stor-
age is not beneficial for either the
taste or the quality of the ice
cream. After one or two weeks,
the texture starts to deteriorate
and the fresh taste is lost. Ice
cream tastes best when it is
fresh. Should you wish to store
ice cream in the freezer, follow
these tips:
• Store the ice cream in a clean,
well-sealed container that is
suitable for freezing.
• Storage temperature must be
0ºF (-18ºC) or lower.
• Attach a label to the container
with the date when it was
made and the kind of ice
cream it is.
• Defrosted or semi-defrosted ice
cream must never be put back
in the freezer.
Remove ice cream from freezer
about thirty minutes before
serving and place it in the
refrigerator. Or bring it up to
serving temperature by allowing
it to stand for ten or fifteen
minutes at room temperature.
Ice cream from non-boiled ingredients
up to 1 week
Sorbets
1 to 2 weeks
Ice cream from half-boiled ingredients
up to 2 weeks
Storage Chart
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