Freeze Dried Astronaut 🍦Ice Cream🍦 HARVESTRIGHT FREEZE DRYER

[@coryharrell7858]

Nobody shows the settings on anything and I'm having a hard time figuring out how to freeze dry icecream 🍦

[@rockymountain3245]

And Oreo cookies- no one shows temp / time. I tried 24 hours on 140 and they came out then same exact Oreo cookie:(

[@OliviaDews]

-20°F 6 hours extra freeze time 120 dry temp 12 hours extra dry time

[@philweaver457]

​@@OliviaDewsthanks!

[@theoldguy9329]

Nice. Microwaving food works by heating the H-O bond mostly in the water. No water, not much to heat. So the FD worked.

[@thefreezedryingcommunity]

That's a good thing. Thanks for your comment Brian

[@jeanettelaskey1702]

I have home made icecream in my freezer rn. I am going to freeze dry it and see how it turns out. It doesn't have any fillers gelatin, additives or chemicals so I bet it will turn out really good.

[@robalyn36]

We’ve done ice cream and it turned out great. We just did frozen gogurt for my daycare kids. They are oddly good

[@barbarianatgate2000]

If you really want to try to reconstitute it, weigh your item before and after freeze drying, and calculate the difference. Weigh the water, don't go by fluid ounces, and add back only the missing water volume and see if you're any closer to the original consistency. It will probably take more time and effort than other foods.

[@EyeKnowRaff]

I scream. You scream. We all scream at this hellscape we live in.

[@mandyjocochran4976]

What settings are you using? What temperature are you doing extra free time extra dry time. Every time I try to do this. It never comes out and I are in line at 80.

[@BigNoe-u7u]

I just tried a freeze dried ice cream sandwich and I'm so shocked at how crunchy and smooth the ice cream was. It reminded me of those creme savers candies.

[@jmac275]

You Rock, really appreciate the work that you and your family produce. I am very interested in purchasing one because of your videos, thanks again. Oh by the way, it took me till I was 48 to be able to retire, 17 years ago!

[@thefreezedryingcommunity]

Congrats on the early retirement. It's not an easy feat, especially in this day in age. People are so dependant on debt, it's scary. If you have any questions or need help with the freeze dryer, we're always here.

[@Yahuah_Is_El]

Excellent FD video!! Only thing missing was a taste test! Short and to the point!

[@thefreezedryingcommunity]

Thank you. All of it is awesome. Top 5 in the freeze dryer!

[@ganapathyr5123]

Chillness ?

[@dream4Acupcake]

Try freeze drying apple butter. It's like a chewy treat.

[@thefreezedryingcommunity]

Oh yeah! we always have a surplus of apples in the fall. I'll add that to the list. Thanks!

[@lowmanite]

Nowadays, some ice cream isn't really ice cream. It is a mixture of fake ingredients to slow the melting time. So you have to look at the contents too. Great video. Thank you.

[@thefreezedryingcommunity]

It's disturbing how much crap they put into food now. It seems like most people don't seem to care as long as it tastes ok. By the time we find out the long term effects it will probably be too late. Thanks for your comment.

[@supercooled]

@@thefreezedryingcommunity Yeah and the ice "treats" you used in this video wwere most likely suspect of these as well. Best way is to make your own so you know what goes in your body. Thinking of getting one of these machines but still need a lot more reason other than ice cream that doesn't melt in the summer to convince me to drop $2000+ for one. Closer to $3000 for their smallest unit.

[@thefreezedryingcommunity]

@@supercooled I have 70 more videos about freeze drying lots of different things. Give them a watch and I'm sure you will find it worthwhile.

[@blahbleh5671]

@@thefreezedryingcommunity I dunno, no need to get so conspiratorial. Just google the ingredients you don't recognise and you'll find that they're all pretty benign. Though I'm from europe, so maybe the USA is a bit more lax.

[@jacksaloman9513]

@@thefreezedryingcommunitywho cares, we gonna die anyways. Most preppers will not live to see the doomsday anyway making all this crap/

[@jeanettelaskey1702]

I have not seen a cube of ice cream for years. I would love to find some packaged like that where I live in Oregon.

[@vinjulieann1]

Ice cream is the best freeze dried - I made a batch of Costco's premium vanilla - it separated because they used too many fillers and thickeners - it was a bubbly mess - nothing like a simple Nestle ice cream sandwich which dried looking the same as it went in - I wrote to the company on their FB page to complain about it - their response was "why would you want t freeze dry ice cream? Ha ha ha Cheap ingredients to make it taste rich and thick - at a premium price.

[@thefreezedryingcommunity]

Expensive stuff is not always better. I use the Kroger brand generic stuff.

[@5points7019]

Look at the ingredient list. Less is better. Also the higher the cream content the better but the price will be higher too... Ben n Jerry's and hagendaz have the higher cream content. I did have success with breyers natural vanilla last week.

[@joekarman2611]

I tried a freeze dried ice cream sandwich , the brown pieces were hard like gram crackers, the ice cream in the middle hat that marshmallow texture, like marshmallows from lucky charms

[@Littles_garage]

Best way I can describe it as far as texture is florist foam 😂

[@jamesjames601]

Try freeze drying meat, honey, or peanut butter, that would be an interesting experiment.

[@robbiesmith5169]

Great video, I wondered how to "reconstitute" FD ice cream, now I know...don't!

[@wendyhernandez7639]

If you like them, using freeze dried ice cream makes killer milkshakes 😍!

[@Aweber87]

Spray with water wrap in slightly damp paper towel place in freezer so it freezes as it reconstitutes 🤔

[@ktmden]

The rocket pops looked just like cotton candy when you put it in the water

[@Ratalie2007]

I fkn love freeze dried ice cream! I buy boxes of it on Amazon lol...a good way to describe it when eating is like biting into chalk

[@jareddavis5188]

What’s the best ones on Amazon?

[@BucktownLady66]

The rocket pops would have actually been kinda cool if they were not placed so close maybe? But they were a pretty color!

[@neilf8498]

If you bought a new freeze dryer, with the most recent software, you’ll need to go into “test mode” and turn freeze on for at least 8 hours before starting actual cycle when making freeze dried ice cream. The new software won’t allow you to customize freeze times. If you don’t, the ice cream puffs up and expands the moment the vacuum starts. I contacted Harvest right and also got an older version of the software. But, when making ice cream, i just cheat with test mode. Took 3 ruined batches and some research as to why, but definitely needs more freeze time than the unit provides in its normal cycle.

[@wordsofhis1799]

Yes, I have a new model, and noticed that they tried to "simplify" things by pre-programming what used to be adjustable settings. Thanks for your tip about "test mode."

[@digitalcurrency4737]

I bet this would work if you dipped in water and then put in freezer and it would recieve moisture again and probably turn out great

[@kellybrink1926]

Great video. Freeze dried ice cream is the best!!

[@thefreezedryingcommunity]

Thanks Kelly. It's a winner in our Household. Have you had a chance to try with the new software?

[@208_treasure6]

I really like freeze dried ice cream sandwiches. They really are the perfect snack.

[@marshalllagoe5561]

Can you make a cheat sheet for dry times/foods?

[@vipaccess5526]

That would be amazing

[@reelillusionl123]

Not possible cuz all environments are different. It depends on the moisture/humidity in the air also. No 2 people are gonna have the same dry times on the same exact foods.

[@mskimmie316]

I heard with icecream sandwiches to leave wrapper on and open 1 end

[@thefreezedryingcommunity]

That does help keep them together but will add time to the total cycle

[@lynettebrind4300]

I'm new at this....did you customize the settings? If so what are the chances! Thanks

[@maryjane-vx4dd]

I would cut into about 1 inch chunks. I bit into icecream once. It felt and sounded like I dragged my teeth down a black board. Tried again by just sucking on it. It wad lots bettet

[@jennyjohnson5428]

Seems like gelatin & some thickeners might be the freeze-dryer's bane. Would be interesting to compile a definitive list.

[@shawnvoigt8404]

I love ice cream! Nice Video!

[@thefreezedryingcommunity]

Thanks so much! I hope it was helpful

[@ghermansizer]

I'm wondering if cheese cake would freeze dry well. I just bought one. Just waiting for harvest right to ship.

[@ot505]

I've bought commercially freeze dried cheese cake before. It was cut into small squares. It was really tasty

[@maryjane-vx4dd]

@@ot505 with the fat what wad the storage life

[@5points7019]

I'm FD a 4" homemade cheesecake right now... I froze it first, then cut it into small bites... It should work

[@Ysharonsopczynski]

Can you show settings that you use.

[@mistyscarbrough9411]

What setting do you use ? Don’t the machine heat up at some point during the cycle?

[@thefreezedryingcommunity]

take your shelf temp down and make sure your HR is very cold before starting and your ice cream is also very cold.

[@mistyscarbrough9411]

How do I do that sorry I’m new to this just got the machine 1/1

[@bbikermama]

I did mini drumsticks and the chocolate melted during the drying cycle. At what temp did you dry please?!

[@dannidavis8875]

SCIENCE ROCKS ‼️ nah seriously tho 😂 that’s really Dope I NEVER knew you could do this w *Ice Cream* you gave me a idea 💡 ty bud 💓✨

[@davidrouse8396]

That goes to show you how much thickening agents are used. Try steaming it.

[@432hzcompanyq.6]

Gooder. Thanks for the info. Deepfried icecream?

[@haruruben]

Crazy question: could you re-hydrate it and freeze it to make it back into ice cream? 🍦

[@vipaccess5526]

Just buy a soft serv froyo or ice cream machine use the sectional trays...

[@happinesshotel5375]

Hey man I’ve been trying to freeze dry ice cream and sometimes it melts and sometimes it comes out perfect. Any chance you know what’s going on? What Temperature is your last part at, the dry temperature. Mine is still on the factory setting which is at 125 F. The initial freeze temperature says 5F.

[@johnchase7667]

Did you ever get a reply or help on this. I am interested in knowing too.

[@Pableeeezy]

Wow all of your videos are quite impressive! (And hilarious). I have a question about the ice cream. I recently got a freeze dryer and before I put a bunch of ice cream in there I was wondering what the shelf temp should be set at? Seems like anything above 32 would melt the ice cream but I’m still very new at this!

[@thefreezedryingcommunity]

I don't usually mess with the shelf temp. I would make sure your ice cream is very cold before putting it in. I use the brick cartons of ice cream and slice them as opposed to scoops. Use the prefreeze setting on your dryer and get the machine good and cold before starting. Some ice creams work better than others. I have had good luck with the Kroger brand

[@wendyhernandez7639]

For anybody who likes milkshakes or smoothies, freeze dried ice cream makes some pretty tasty treats 😍!!

[@lizjeanne9141]

I’ve just discovered freeze drying and am thinking of investing in one. Do you have to prefreeze everything first? You mentioned a deep freeze?

[@thefreezedryingcommunity]

you can put it in a deep freeze or the machine will do it for you. If you use the machine it takes a little longer for the cycle.

[@jerrysmith372]

Since I don't have the freezer space to pre-freeze my loads the Harvest Right does all the freezing.

[@sxctra6776]

Idk why but I crave freeze dried food

[@tammyroberts9367]

I am wondering if there is a way to move the process along. Everything takes so damn long. I don't have time for it.

[@thefreezedryingcommunity]

This video was done before candy mode was an option. Some things can now be done in candy mode in 2-4 hours

[@kamenet]

I do wonder how organic home made icecream with no artificial preservatives or fillers would go. The fillers and added stabilisers may be what makes it able to be successfully freeze dried.

[@charlesvalkyrie4096]

A microwave heats by water thats in the food no water no heat

[@Bluntedco.]

does the drum stick taste good ?

[@michellefraze9987]

Any advice on purchasing? I feel that oiless pump is the way to go. Any known discounts? Military? Thanks

[@thefreezedryingcommunity]

I do not have the oilless. There are lots of people that have it and love it. I have the older pump and when it dies on me, i will decide if the oil less has proven it's extra cost. Whichever pump you go with, buy a small desk fan to put on it while its running. All of them, especially the oil less run very hot, the fan keeps it cool. Every once in a while HR will run a special, i think they had one for V-day. It's always worth asking for Military discount too. If you ever have any questions, feel free to reach out.

[@stephaniegildnes4191]

couldn't you add a bit of water to the icecream, to reconstitute it, freeze it, then see how it turns out?

[@dixielitteken8117]

needing help ! what kind of plastic buckets do you use to store the freeze food and what sizes.

[@thefreezedryingcommunity]

no plastic buckets! mylar or ball jars. It has to be an airtight environment

[@dustyfuller5632]

Ice cream that lasts!!Wow!

[@Raven4122]

you keep saying mylar bags or jars Will a Food saver vacume sealer bags work?

[@thefreezedryingcommunity]

They will not old up over time. They allow light in to the food and will seep oxygen over time

[@mobleyMobley]

What brand mint ice cream did you use? I tried some mint ice cream sandwiches from deans and they all mostly puffed up/exploded. My brothers brand ice cream cookies also exploded.

[@thefreezedryingcommunity]

I think it was Kroger brand

[@normas371]

I bought walmart brand ice cream sandwiches. I cut them into smaller servings before freeze drying they freeze dry nicely. I will try Kroger ice cream. Breyer bubbled up.

[@stevencampbell1603]

What size freeze dryer do you use?

[@420kushmaster]

awesome

[@marydavidson8574]

Help my ice cream puffs up while freeze drying am i doing something wrong?

[@typhoidkroyf471]

Maybe try Ice cold milk to reconstitute.

[@thegodgen]

could you dehydrate pies and other similar desserts ???

[@thefreezedryingcommunity]

yes i have done pumpkin pie before. Pies or anything breadlike is difficult to rehydrate without getting soggy. Steaming will work for some things.

[@cutseyberry436]

How do you thaw out an ice cream popsicle?

[@jerrydicus2857]

Have you tried to freeze dry roasted coffee beans

[@thefreezedryingcommunity]

too much oil

[@jamesbach1778]

try sticking 2 ice cubes on a concave blob of ice cream for 30 mins instead of drowning them in water imo. Might yield better results.

[@thefreezedryingcommunity]

Great tip! I appreciate it!

[@natalierogers2287]

Could you please tell me what oil you use for your freeze dryer. I couldn’t find the video you posted😳

[@technician775]

Dariyland brand vacuum pump oil from Tractor Supply,

[@sarahw2561]

hi ive tried freeze drying some baby food, bananas and honey mashed together. but the batch came out like a sponge it was wobbly and not dry. what did i do wrong? please help I also freeze dried some pomegranates and the middle parts were gooey. should i have had them in the drying cycle longer?

[@thefreezedryingcommunity]

the honey will not work, its sugar content is too high. The pomegranate is very high water content, so you need to add time to your cycles. Also, try prefreezing beforehand.

[@TexasHummer]

Yummy!

[@Anythingforfreedom]

Sugar can’t be freeze dried but ice cream can?

[@teresaparker9477]

I looked at Harvest Right for the new software. I didn't see it. Do you have to call them to order it? I have the new oil-less pump, and I love it!

[@thefreezedryingcommunity]

I am not sure when they are going to release it for sale as an update. They put it on the new machines and it seems to be 50/50 on whether people like it or not. I personally think it's great. I am torn on the oil less pump though. I think i am going to hold off on it for now and get feedback. Has it affected your power bill? better or worse?

[@emilyh3104]

@@thefreezedryingcommunity I asked about the new software at one point and they said they're not releasing it until they work out all of the bugs in it they're having some issues with it.

[@thefreezedryingcommunity]

hmm. I know that some of the people that responded to my vid on it, said they had it on their machines when they purchased new (same version as i have)

[@thefreezedryingcommunity]

Maybe HR is just releasing it in a limited amount to get feedback

[@emilyh3104]

@@thefreezedryingcommunity you know I should have said that they did tell me that the new software is on the new machines they sell but as far as releasing it to people who don't have it to do updates they're not releasing it to us yet

[@gregmaresh1695]

just now curious to see how icecream is made

[@robininva]

If you run a FD consistently (3-4-ish times a week??)...what’s the average monthly cost of the electricity use? Thank you!! 😊

[@thefreezedryingcommunity]

With the new software i am consistantly at $1.50 to $2.50 per cycle. Almost all of my video outline the power consumption on them. Here is a video that just talks about the power: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGLTmJZ_ncibq9k

[@angelsuniverse6021]

What size is that dehydrator? Ty

[@thefreezedryingcommunity]

Medium

[@SunkissNia]

Wait.. where did he buy the freeze dry machine from?!

[@thefreezedryingcommunity]

Harvestright sells a home freeze dryer, here's the link affiliates.harvestright.com/416.html

[@fanme6087]

You should try using it to make a milkshake

[@Eriberryc]

Hi! I’m new to the freeze drying community. I was looking for some info on custom setting cycles. I’ve always used the default settings and haven’t seemed to run into problems. How do you pre-freeze the machine for things like ice cream, single serve whipped cream and yogurt chips? If you deep freeze the trays and food prior to loading it into the machine, can you bypass the deep freeze cycle or is it still necessary?

[@thefreezedryingcommunity]

To me the newest version of the software makes it so adjusting is not necessary (IMO). If you prefreeze everything, especially ice cream, i think you'll find it will adjust cycles and temps for you.

[@chrissurface2991]

I'd try to reconstitute the ice cream in milk instead of water.. jmo...

[@thefreezedryingcommunity]

you would have ice cream flavored milk

[@4uafunguy]

Great video thanks. When i tried to freeze dry icecream it expanded like the blob and made a huge mess i think it was breyers ice cream

[@thefreezedryingcommunity]

Other people have mentioned this as well. I think it is the brand used. I was just using the generic Kroger brand.

[@michealcoursey1274]

Mine did this too. It was Publix organic chocolate, strawberry and salted caramel. It still taste good but made a mess.

[@adamantiumovaries2485]

Next time cut the cones in their packages it should stop them from cracking as much.

[@mikel1483]

i would rehydrate with milk

[@carribear1385]

What temperature do I set my dry time on?

[@thefreezedryingcommunity]

As long as they are still making a good seal, I use them

[@sassyherbgardener7154]

Thanks for sharing! I can't wait to do the drumsticks. Important Tip: I would definitely wash that cutting board after setting a germy grocery store package or carton on it, before I set the unwrapped block of ice cream, or other food, on it! I usually wash all packages first, but washing the ice cream carton would probably start melting the block of ice cream.

[@Bill-xs4zu]

Man. I wish you had eaten each variety and comment about the taste.

[@dylanarterburn509]

You should try popcorn and kernels

[@thefreezedryingcommunity]

I have heard corn kernels are really sweet like candy!

[@mssburr]

Can you try using a spray bottle to spritz it and put it in the freezer...lol

[@emilyh3104]

Can't wait to try ice cream

[@thefreezedryingcommunity]

It's the best. It stores really well too.

[@emilyh3104]

@@thefreezedryingcommunity Cool. I'm on it!

[@gbC4mpos]

Can anyone tell me why my ice cream sandwiches like blew up?

[@DevinSymone]

One time on the north side of Chicago on Devon Street I unintentionally bought some free dried ice cream you see this lady was pushing a cart full of freeze dried ice cream and it was absolutely disgusting however that was just cuz I was expecting something fresh by if I was to do this with a couple of my own home that freeze dried Ice Cream Sandwich Bar actually looks like it will be great and a jar just as a decorative piece

[@thefreezedryingcommunity]

If you ate FD ice cream on a hot day and didn't have a glass of water nearby it would not be a pleasant experience.

[@DevinSymone]

@@thefreezedryingcommunity true but this happened a block away from baskin robbins so I was still able to get my snack on alas, I did waste $3

[@GAMarine137]

Sandwiches are too hard for me to eat. I am still looking for a way to add the water back and have it turn out ok

[@user-np1ch6bs6t]

try milk.

[@elizabethjohnson3095]

My ice cream sandwiches came apart. Maybe it's the brand? They were so ugly and just fell apart. Anyone have this happen? Or have any suggestions?

[@DocKingliveshere]

My ice cream sandwiches fall apart. Tastie though.

[@nikkicarmicheal7366]

Has anyone put the ice cream in coffee?

[@brianschindler1511]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@mobeenx4]

WHERE DO I BUY THIS ICECREAM ?

[@davidaustin6962]

You can buy freeze dried ice cream on amazon.

[@mobeenx4]

@@davidaustin6962 thanks

[@davidaustin6962]

@@mobeenx4 While you're at it get the freeze dried skittles. amazing

[@mobeenx4]

@@davidaustin6962 thanks for the suggestion I will try them !!!

[@glowzchong1258]

I don’t understand how my ice cream sandwiches exploded. Any ideas?

[@lauraboyer9130]

I JUST SUBSCRIBED TO YOUR CHANNEL. COULD YOU AT LEAST GIVE US BEGINNERS THE SETTINGS FOR MAKING FREEZE DRIED ICE CREAM?

[@evilweener]

Can you sell me neapolitan freeze dried ice cream 😂😂😂 I need it and I can only find the sandwhiches online and I'm mainly interested in strawberry/vanilla but they don't sell the whole blocks anymore it seems, just the ice cream sandwhiches

[@kiairarue5933]

Where did u by the drying machine to dry the ice cream out?

[@thefreezedryingcommunity]

affiliates.harvestright.com/416.html

[@PenntuckytheCrag]

Jealous so want to freeze dryer are you sure that ice cream is better than avocado chips?

[@thefreezedryingcommunity]

Avocados are pretty amazing as well.

[@hindsight2022]

I feel like if you ground it up to powder mixed it with water then put it in the freezer it might be ice cream again Edit : oh wait i have a freeze dryer ill try it myself ... Lol

[@thefreezedryingcommunity]

I think you are right. Maybe blend powder and ice similar to a milk shake

[@mikejones-nd6ni]

🤣😂🤣 "Searaded" .. The word is Serrated. it's a serrated knife not a Searaded