Frozen cream

[alan30]

Used to be able to buy frozen cream (double) at most supermarkets. It came in 'sticks' and very useful as a reserve or for cooking. Can't seem to find them any longer?

[whaddyaknow]

Saw some in either Tesco of Sainsbury last though in sloghtly altered packaging. Bear in ind, though, that unopened ceram kept in a cool-set fridge keeps for several days after th esupposed sell by date, and this si particularly so at this time of year. I often use cream at least tow weeks after its' supposed use by date in cooking, and it is quite oftern perfectly okay to use freesh too. Just keep both lids on before you open it, then cover again quickly and reutnf to fridge (don't leave in wearm kitchen) and it'll be fine. Even if it isn't, just leave for a further coule of days, pour into a clean (boiled water poured through after washing) teatowel and suspen over a bowl. Lever for a day or two in a cool place till it stops dripping. The use the curds inside the tea towel as cream cheese (which is exactly what it is) addingf a little salt; you can also then add chives, or whatever other flavourings you like.

[alan30]

Many thanks. Tesco and JS in this area (kent) deny all knowledge!

[naomi123999]

Apparently Sainsbury's do stock this - but not all the time - it has been removed for the Xmas season.

It's quite possible to freeze fresh cream in ice cube trays and then defrost when necessary.