{"id":1076568,"date":"2020-04-07T00:00:04","date_gmt":"2020-04-07T05:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/frozen-milk-cubes\/"},"modified":"2024-08-13T11:55:20","modified_gmt":"2024-08-13T16:55:20","slug":"frozen-milk-cubes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/frozen-milk-cubes\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Freeze Milk? Tips for Freezing (and Thawing) Milk"},"content":{"rendered":"[dam-video dam-id=\"25954\"]\r\n\r\nIf you're not drinking milk every day, the idea of finishing off a whole gallon, or even a whole pint, can be daunting. You don't have much time, either\u2014once it's open, milk lasts<\/a> only four to seven days past its use-by date.\r\n\r\nHere's the good news: You don't have to pour your milk down the drain. Instead, freeze leftover milk to use later.\r\n

Can you freeze milk?<\/h2>\r\n\"ice\r\n\r\nYes! But freezing changes the texture of milk, so most people prefer to cook with thawed milk instead of drink it. Thawed milk works well in baked goods, like this hot milk cake<\/a>, and even in the perfect chicken potpie.\r\n

How long can you freeze milk?<\/h3>\r\nMilk will last for several months in the freezer, but for the best quality, use it within the first month. After that point, milk will begin to separate and turn grainy. You also don't want to risk freezer burn<\/a>.\r\n

How to Freeze Milk<\/h2>\r\n\"Frozen\r\n\r\nThe best way to freeze milk was recommended to us by a\u00a0Taste Recipes\u00a0<\/em>reader: Use ice cube trays! Pour milk into clean ice cube trays and freeze them. When they\u2019re frozen, transfer the cubes to heavy-duty resealable plastic bags or freezer containers.\r\n\r\nTwo cubes in the average ice cube tray equals about 1\/4 cup milk. This method will help you save freezer space<\/a>, plus it lets you thaw the exact amount you need.\r\n\r\nFor larger portions of milk, invest in a 1-cup freezer tray<\/a>\u00a0that's great for freezing soup<\/a> and stock, too.\r\n

Tips for Freezing Milk<\/h2>\r\nFreezing milk is simple, but take care to avoid a few pitfalls. Here's how:\r\n