Can You Freeze Cool Whip?

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It might look like cream, but Cool Whip doesn’t actually contain dairy. But how does this impact how you store it? Does it freeze better than normal whipped cream?

How to Freeze Cool Whip

Freezing Cool Whip isn’t quite as simple as you might think. To ensure you can do it successfully, we’d recommend following our instructions below.

1. Remove the Lid: You don’t actually need to remove the Cool Whip from the tub it came in. It works well as a container. The opened lid, however, will be useless so remove it and throw it out.
2. Wrap It In Cling Film: Wrapping the container in cling film is a simple and essential step. You want to wrap it tightly around the container’s rim to form an airtight seal.
3. Wrap It In Foil: After wrapping the container in film, wrapping the container in a layer of heavy-duty foil will help to ensure that the actual Cool Whip itself will be further protected.
4. Freeze: Finally, write a label on the foil layer with the contents and the date and then pop it into the freezer for up to 3 months.

3 Tips for Freezing Cool Whip

Now you know how to freeze it, we’ve got our 3 top tips which we strongly recommend following when freezing Cool Whip to have the best results:

Consider Using an Extra Bag
Cool Whip, as a creamy item, is liable to absorb certain freezer aromas and incorporate them into the overall flavour that it has. To be sure that the Cool Whip doesn’t take on any unpleasant aromas, you could place it in an airtight freezer bag as an added layer of protection.

Press the Film to the Surface
Pressing the cling film to the surface of the Cool Whip prevents the surface from getting at all oxidized by gasses in the freezer. That would deeply damage the flavour and texture of the Cool Whip, so it’s worth ensuring that the cling film is touching the Cool Whip itself.

Freeze It Deep in the Freezer
Allowing the Cool Whip to maintain an even temperature in the freezer will allow you to make sure that it freezes as well as possible, leading to a better final result. The best way to ensure an even freezer temperature is to store items away from the door.

How Long Can You Freeze Cool Whip?

You can freeze Cool Whip for around 3 months before it degrades rapidly and noticeably. With Cool Whip, you’re unlikely to notice flavour changes but quite likely to notice textural differences.

After a long time in the freezer, Cool Whip may become thinner and more watery, damaging the experience of having a dollop on a slice of pie. You certainly don’t want creamy soup!

How Do You Defrost Cool Whip?

The best way to defrost a container of Cool Whip is to use the fridge. We suggest placing the Cool Whip container onto a folded-up tea towel in the fridge and allowing it to thaw over time – ideally overnight.

This slow thaw works for this product because emulsifying compounds will retain their effectiveness better if you thaw them more slowly. If you speed it up, you’ll find that it splits.

Can You Refreeze Cool Whip?

Yes, you can refreeze Cool Whip as many times as you might need.

The reason for this is that it’s a highly treated product that’s exceptionally stable. This means that you can be sure it’s safe even after several iterations of refreezing.

Make sure to allow it to thaw totally before refreezing it, though – if you get to a point where the Cool Whip is unevenly frozen, then there’s a good chance that the container will burst, leading to a mess.

Does Cool Whip Freeze Well?

Yes, Cool Whip does freeze well!

The main reason for this is that Cool Whip is an exceptionally dense protein, which means that it can be frozen well without air pockets forming and leading to damage within and throughout the Cool Whip itself.

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