Mini Ice Cube Trays by niceCube, The Original Tiny Cubes for Small Crushed Ice, Silicone, 2 Pack

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Although we thought the large cubes and spheres added style points to our concoctions, that style wasn’t effortless. The spherical ice tray needs to be sealed together properly to keep liquid from freezing between it and the base. It takes a little practice to get the shapes uniform, but if you want maximum cooling without diluting your drink or fun shapes to watch as you sip, you’ll like this design. Furthermore, no smells or freezer debris got into the enclosed molds, but excess water froze over the dividers. Both trays nest together securely and can be carried without spilling. These other kitchen accessories and glassware will pair perfectly with your new ice cube tray and take your next party to another level:

Your parents or grandparents may have owned a metal ice cube tray. The construction of this one (18/8 stainless steel) not only ensures durability, but also won’t absorb any odors like a plastic tray might. That means you can freeze all the soup broth, basil, fruit juice, and baby food you want without having to worry about one thing tasting like the other.

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To fill round ice cube trays, make sure that the tray is on a level surface before filling the bottom half of the mold with water. For a globe-shaped mold, secure the top mold and then fill it through the small hole on top. For a tray-style mold, gently place the top part over the bottom and push it down, which will displace the water from the bottom tray and fill the top section of the sphere. In short, yes. Freezing milk in ice cube trays is an efficient way to save ready-to-expire milk or buy in bulk without risk of spoilage. Just make sure that when you pour your milk into the tray, you leave some room for it to expand as it freezes. Once frozen, you can transfer the cubes to an airtight plastic storage bag to free up your ice cube tray and save space in the freezer. You can even pop one of these cubes in your morning coffee or use it for recipes that call for milk. Two cubes in an average ice cube tray work out to about 1/4 cup (or 4 tablespoons) of milk. Frozen milk is best used within three months. Plastic ice cube trays. Traditional ice cube trays are made from plastic and make rectangular ice cubes. They are affordable and lightweight but difficult to bend and release the cubes.

A leak-proof ice cube tray with a sturdy base is important to prevent water or other liquids from spilling out of the tray and into your freezer. The Icebreaker Pop Ice Maker is an expertly designed ice cube mould that allows you to pop the ice cubes out by pulling on the straps so that you can serve them directly into your drinks. As the container is closed when not in use, it's 100% watertight and spill-proof so you can store it in any position you like. Silicone to stainless steel ice cube trays - different designs available Whether you’re using it just to freeze plain water or to save sauce, soup, buttermilk, juice, or even leftover eggs, the food-grade silicone will not affect the flavor of your ice. This tray is dishwasher-safe, but it’s recommended that you rinse with water and vinegar every so often for the best results. Get this set of two in a rainbow of vibrant colors, including candy apple, stratus blue, charcoal, cayenne, deep indigo, oyster gray, and pesto. You can also find Kitchen Pro 4 and 6 jumbo cubes as well as a 32 ice cube tray for medium ice cubes. For something a little different, the Avanti Stainless Steel Ice Cubes with Velvet Pouch Set of 4 freezes ice inside the closed cube and can be dropped into glasses to chill beverages without melting and diluting the drink. Easy cleaning ice cube trays This old-school tray makes 18 parallelogram-shaped cubes, and while it’s certainly not flexible, the handle at the center flips up to help extract the ice. For best use, we suggest filling the tray just three-quarters of the way with water and then adding the divider.

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Carrie Honaker updated this article. She is a freelance writer specializing in food, wine, travel, and culture. Her work has appeared in Bon Appetit, Wine Enthusiast, Allrecipes, and more. Julia Warren is VP of Commerce at Dotdash. She received her BS in food science from Cornell University and graduated from the culinary arts program at the International Culinary Center.