Freezing Cream

[Jennykenny]

I froze some cream and it went all 'grainy'. I used it anyway and it was okay, but could I have done something to avoid this?

[pastafreak]

I've heard...but never tried it...that if its double cream,you should whip it first,then freeze.

[ladybirder]

Oh No. I've put a carton of Double Cream in the freezer this afternoon without whipping it. I suppose that's ruined then:o(

[woofgang]

Here's what waitrose says
http://www.waitrose.com/content/waitrose/en/home/recipes/food_glossary/cream.html#.UxOSE9xQcmU

[ferlew]

I worked for a dairy for 27 years, this is what I was advised to do.
Whip till it has increased in bulk around 10/15%, pour into ice cube trays, and open freeze.
When it has frozen, pop the cubes into a zip lock bag, squeeze all the air out, and pop back in the freezer till needed.

Some say a little sugar helps too, half a teaspoon to a 10oz pot.

[Jennykenny]

Thanks to all.

[Bromsgrove]

Some years ago I used to buy bags of frozen cream, the cream was frozen in sticks and I could take a stick or two out when I neede it. I think it was made by Kerry Gold but haven't seen it about for a while, has anyone else come across it?

[Trefoil1]

When frozen foods wer first getting going you could buy bags of frozen cream, it came in pieces so you could take out what was needed, I found it very useful. What happened to it?