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How to Freeze Milk (super easy!)

Freezing milk is an easy and useful way to make the most of sales at the grocery store. We'll share how to freeze and thaw milk, as well as some creative uses for frozen milk.
Prep Time5 minutes
Freeze Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1 gallon
Author: Michele Olivier

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Fill each compartment of an ice cube tray or muffin tin until about 3/4 of the way full. This gives the milk room to expand.
    A hand holding a jug of milk poured it into a small freezer bowl tray.
  • Cover and place the freezer tray in the freezer for 4 hours. I found it helps to place the freezer tray on a baking sheet to catch any spills.
    Two hands putting a lid on a freezer tray of milk.
  • Once frozen, remove the milk from the tray and place it into an airtight container or freezer bag.
    Two hands holding a freezer tray of frozen milk against a white background
  • Thaw the small portions of milk in the fridge or use them directly in a smoothie.
    A hand holding a frozen milk cube against a tray of frozen milk.

Notes

How to Freeze a Half Gallon:
  1. Pour off a little milk so that you have about 2 inches or so of room at the top of the jug. Not doing so may cause the container to break as the milk freezes and expands.
  2. Write the date on the container so you know when the milk was placed in the freezer.
  3. Place the milk in the freezer standing upright.
  4. To defrost and use the milk again, place it in the fridge for 24-36 hours to thaw.