Skyr isn’t to everyone’s tastes. It can be quite tangy. But if you love it but won’t get through a whole tub before it goes off, then is there a better way to keep it?
Can You Freeze Skyr?
Yes, you can freeze skyr for up to 2 months. The best way to do this is to transfer it to a rigid container with as little excess space as possible and then seal it tightly. Label the container, and then place it into the centre of your freezer.
Does Skyr Freeze Well? Yes
Can You Refreeze Skyr? Yes
How to Freeze Skyr
Freezing skyr is a very simple process, but we would suggest following our steps to ensure success.
- Transfer: The container you purchase skyr in is designed to keep the food in a fridge at the best quality. This means that a better container can be used for freezing the skyr. So, transfer the skyr to a rigid plastic container.
- Tap: Tap the container on the countertop to remove any air bubbles from within the skyr you’re working with. This is especially important with thick yoghurt-like skyr as it can lose texture if the proteins are denatured in the freezer. Ensure this doesn’t take place by tapping out excess air bubbles.
- Seal: Seal the container well, ensuring you run your fingers over the seal a few times. This is because a yoghurt spill in your freezer would be a bit of a nightmare, so it’s certainly worth avoiding wherever possible.
- Freeze: Place the skyr into the centre of your freezer, with the container sealed and a label written on top. Do this to ensure it’s easy to pick the skyr out of your freezer later. Placing the skyr into the centre of your freezer reduces the risk of freezer burn, which is ideal.
3 Tips for Freezing Skyr
Now you know how to freeze it, we’ve got our 3 top tips which we strongly recommend following when freezing skyr to have the best results:
Add Berries
Freezing the skyr with some berries would allow you to create a whole breakfast well in advance easily. This might be especially convenient since berries are often sold pre-frozen, which could be rapidly added to some skyr that’s about to be frozen.
Consider Portions
Freezing the skyr in individual portions can be a great way to ensure that you never waste any of it. For instance, you could portion the yoghurt out in small portions so that you only thaw what you intend to eat.
Add Cling Film
Some dairy products can form a skin across the top if they’re kept at low temperatures for an extended period of time. To be sure that you avoid this skin forming, press a layer of cling film to the surface of the skyr, and the skin should never form.
How Long Can You Freeze Skyr?
You can freeze skyr for up to 2 months.
This is quite a long time for dairy products, and the main reason it can be stored for this long is that yoghurt is quite robust – it’s hard to damage yoghurt in the freezer, even if it gets freezer burned.
How Long Does Skyr Last in the Fridge?
When kept with a tight-fitting lid, Skyr will keep for around 2 weeks in the fridge before it begins to go a bit sour and rancid.
How Do You Defrost Skyr?
The best way to defrost skyr is to place the yoghurt into the fridge overnight.
This will allow the yoghurt to become totally thawed while storing it at a safe temperature, which is ideal for dealing with dairy products.
Can You Refreeze Skyr?
Yes, you can refreeze skyr.
The reason for this is that it is dairy that has been cooked and processed to the point of being safe to store for a longer period of time.
By contrast, you could not refreeze milk, as milk will go bad very rapidly, even in ideal conditions.
Does Skyr Freeze Well?
Yes, skyr does freeze well. The main reason for this is the high amount of protein within it.
Until freezer burn sets in, protein reacts well to extreme cold – it may lose some small amount of texture, but it will generally stay as it initially was for the first two months of being frozen.
Related FAQs
If you’ve still got questions about freezing skyr or skyr in general, then these may help:
Can You Freeze Flavoured Skyr?
Yes, Skyr which has been flavoured with vanilla or berries can be frozen. However, the flavour will degrade quite rapidly in the freezer.
Can You Eat Skyr From Frozen?
To make a decent frozen yoghurt, you need to churn it. Otherwise, it will freeze too hard. This is the case for Skyr. It will be unenjoyable to eat directly from frozen.
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