Can You Freeze Heavy Cream?

Pour the heavy cream into a storage container, leaving at least ½ inch of headspace in the container to allow for expansion during freezing.

Seal the container and label it with the date. Place it in the freezer. Freeze for up to 1 month for best results, or up to 3 months.

To defrost the heavy cream, place it in the refrigerator for 24 hours. Freezing cream changes its texture; it becomes grainy after thawing. Stir the cream to re-integrate the texture. Defrosted cream is best in cooked or baked dishes. While you can whip it to make whipped cream , it comes out with a grainy texture so we don’t recommend it. Once thawed, use the cream within 3 days.