Before learning some simple tips to prevent freezer burn, it's essential to understand how it works in the first place. Freezer burn starts when ice cream melts after the carton i ...

Then just pop the lid back on, put the now-smaller ice cream container back in the freezer, and walk away. The result is less wasted space and no freezer burned ice cream.

And, unless you're hosting an ice cream party, it's best to put any ice cream container right back into the freezer after you've served yourself to keep too much of it from melting. 2.