How to Keep Popsicles Frozen in a Cooler with Dry Ice
Dry ice can keep food frozen in a cooler for 18-24 hours. Pre-freeze items before packing. Place dry ice at bottom of cooler, cover with newspaper or towels to insulate. Use one 10-pound block per 15 inches of cooler space to keep everything frozen for 24-48 hours.
Transporting Popsicles with Dry Ice
To transport popsicles, wrap each one in foil or wax paper in a storage container. Place wrapped pops in zip-top bag. Transfer to dry ice cart at event for best presentation. Popular popsicle flavors include fruit, yogurt, ice cream and candy.
Handling and Safety Tips for Dry Ice
Use thick gloves when handling dry ice. Cover it with newspaper, towels or paper bag to insulate and slow evaporation. Allow leftover dry ice to fully evaporate. Do not flush down drain as it can freeze pipes. Dry ice lasts 2-3 days with large blocks and amounts, can be replenished during long trips.
Keeping Popsicles Frozen in a Cooler without Dry Ice
How do you keep popsicles frozen in a cooler without dry ice? First, wrap each treat in foil. Then, fill a large freezer bag 2/3 full with ice. Add your treats to the center of the ice.
Freezing Popsicles While Traveling
To make frozen treats last longer while traveling, stash ice-filled cups in an insulated cooler bag. You can wrap each popsicle in foil before adding it to ice-filled bags. An insulated water bottle filled with ice keeps popsicles cold all day when opened and closed often. Place wrapped pops in the center of the ice.
Keeping Popsicles Solid
Home freezers allow ice crystals to grow over time. Sugar and alcohol lower the freezing point, keeping popsicles soft. Agitating the liquid creates smooth popsicles. Commercial production freezes treats quickly, keeping ice crystals small. This prevents an icy popsicle texture.