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Bob Terwilliger[_1_] Bob Terwilliger[_1_] is offline
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Default Can one freeze dishes made with custard and whipped cream?

Kajikit wrote:

>> Can one freeze dishes made with custard and whipped cream? The custard
>> is of the Birds powder variety.

>
> No. When you freeze custard the water in it turns into big ice
> crystals and when it thaws out again you have a hideous seperated
> mess... (never let your custard get too cold!)


I'm assuming the OP was referring to something like a pie, trifle, or other
prepared dessert, in which case you are correct. But it's quite possible to
freeze custard itself in an ice cream machine. In fact, it's yummy.

Bob