Two summer classics that are hard to beat are picnics and ice cream but combining these two warm-weather traditions isn’t exactly easy. Hot and frozen treats aren’t exactly compatible but we’ve got a few tips and tricks that will let you enjoy your dessert outside without worrying that your store-bought ice cream whether it’s old-fashioned cheap ice cream or overpriced fruit bars will become a lumpy mess at the bottom of your cooler before you can eat it.
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The secret unsurprisingly is to keep your popsicles as cold as possible. For that you’ll need an insulated cooler and ice but that’s just the beginning. The techniques we’ll explore include burying your popsicles in ice or putting them in a separate thermos before storing them in a cooler. The third technique involves pre-chilling your cooler before you leave to make sure it’s as cold as possible.
Burying your popsicles in a cooler filled with ice seems like a pretty simple idea but there are a few tips to this trick that you should keep in mind. Because cold air sinks the bottom of the cooler will be the coldest spot inside. First create a base layer of ice on the bottom to place your popsicles on. Lay them flat on the ice without overlapping them then add more ice until they are completely covered. As long as you keep the cooler out of the sun your popsicles should stay frozen until it’s time for dessert.
Another trick to ensure your popsicles stay frozen is to use a thermos as an extra layer of insulation. To use this handy trick simply place your popsicles in a thermos add as much ice as the container can hold and put the lid on the thermos. Toss it into an ice-filled cooler with the rest of your food and you’re good to go. (It’s worth noting that frozen popsicles seem to work best for this hack due to their long thin shape.)
