Author Topic: What do you store your icecream in? (Read 8856 times)

djinni373 · « **on:** July 12, 2011, 02:17:10 am »

All this yummy home made icecream has had an unexpected consequence.

Apparently 10 minutes is too long to wait when you need an icecream fix

and plastic containers are being broken by icecream scoops wielded by starving teens (the latest broken container had a hole surrounded by a very impressive star crack in its side).

So I looking for good quality plastic freezerware that can take some knocks.

I'm thinking maybe Tupperware freezer stuff? Any suggestions or recommendations?

Thanks

obbie · « **Reply #1 on:** July 12, 2011, 02:39:55 am »

I use tupperware containers to freeze ice cream in.

Robyn

KarenH · « **Reply #2 on:** July 12, 2011, 02:58:39 am »

I use either Decor containers from the supermarket, or else recycle icecream containers from pre-TMX days when we used to buy icecream.

LeeJ · « **Reply #3 on:** July 12, 2011, 03:23:28 am »

I have some of the tupperware freezer containers, the larger one would make a good ice cream container!

I generally use recycled bulla ice cream containers, doesn't matter if they end their life then

cookie1 · « **Reply #4 on:** July 12, 2011, 06:14:21 am »

I use either Decor of the Klip it ones. I'm not sure how they would stand up to hungry teenagers though.

Meagan · « **Reply #5 on:** July 12, 2011, 06:30:38 am »

I use the largest Tupperware container that is 1.3 lt they are called Antartica they are a flexible container.
http://www.tupperware.com.au/wps/wcm/connect/AUS/website/productgallery/productcollections/antarctica/antarctica+pack+n+stor+set
It fits a bdoube batch of edc vanilla ice-cream perfectly

it is also what we use to store sorbet and fruity dream.

dede · « **Reply #6 on:** July 12, 2011, 07:00:12 am »

I just brought the Decor 1.8 liter containers from the supermarket to store mine in. I brought 3 so I could keep 3 different flavors of ice cream in the freezer at a time, but I cant even keep one in there as the kids keep eating it. I think I will have to make some and hide it.

Nay-nay · « **Reply #7 on:** July 12, 2011, 07:02:48 am »

I use one of my thermomservers.

meganjane · « **Reply #8 on:** July 12, 2011, 07:06:30 am »

I'm happy with the Decor one I use. It's a 2L one with the red pop top on the lid. Reminds me, I must make some more...

djinni373 · « **Reply #9 on:** July 13, 2011, 01:39:32 am »

Thank you all so much.

I thought maybe it was just me with this problem

as I had been using the same containers as you (except tupperware & thermoserver). So I did a bit of (other) forum stalking and it turns out I'm not the only one. Whew

Also 10 Tips for homemade icecream success was interesting reading. Apparently shallow, flat containers are the best for storing icecream. So I might give that a try. It should be difficult to break the side of a container when there isn't much of a side.

Decadent Dot · « **Reply #10 on:** July 13, 2011, 07:25:50 am »

Decadent Dot · « **Reply #11 on:** July 13, 2011, 07:33:52 am »

I don't know what happened to my post. I must have done something to it. Anyway, I was saying that i bought a set of 3 flat boxes of no particular make. They are 0.75 litre's which is just right for the Cuisinart recipes bowls and leave no space for ice crystals to form and therefore do not waste freezer space either. i also bought a plunger style contraption which extracts a plug of ice cream made by Cuisinpro.

judydawn · « **Reply #12 on:** July 13, 2011, 07:50:44 am »

Is this what you mean Dot in regard to that plunger type thing?

Decadent Dot · « **Reply #13 on:** July 13, 2011, 08:05:07 am »

Yes, thats the one Judy. The downside is that like cookie cutters, you get left with the bits inbetween. A square shape would have been better.
Dot

djinni373 · « **Reply #14 on:** July 13, 2011, 01:53:18 pm »

Thanks DD and JD. Great gadget. I'm going to try and find one tomorrow. Had no idea such a thing existed. Obviously I need to shop more

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