How to Freeze Pesto

These easy steps for making frozen pesto cubes will help you preserve your basil harvest in the months to come.

April 13, 2020

By: Sam Henderson

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Bountiful Basil Harvest

Turn your basil harvest into a delicious pesto you can use throughout the year, by freezing. Start with our pesto recipe here.

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Place Freshly Made Pesto in the Ice Cube Tray

You will need a completed recipe of your favorite pesto, an ice cube tray, a cookie scoop (optional), plastic wrap, freezer storage bag, and a drinking straw. Make your favorite pesto recipe and use it to fill an ice cube tray. Tip: use a medium cookie scoop for consistent serving sizes.

Seal Pesto Before Freezing

Press plastic wrap directly on the surface of the pesto to prevent oxidation. You'll need a piece about twice the length of the tray. Wrap the entire tray with another piece of plastic wrap. Place the ice tray in the freezer and freeze completely.

Place Pesto Cubes in a Storage Bag

Remove the pesto cubes from the tray and place them in a single layer in a freezer storage bag.

Removing Air Before Freezing

Place a straw inside the bag all the way to one side with one end out of the bag. Seal the bag as close to the straw as possible. Use the straw to remove as much air from the bag as possible. Pull the straw out and seal up the last small bit. Removing the air will help prevent oxidation so your pesto stays fresh. Return the bag to the freezer and remove cubes as needed for 3-4 months. Use the straw to remove the air from the bag each time after you open it.

The Gift That Keeps on Giving

Enjoy frozen pesto for months to come when you have a supply on hand in the freezer.

How to Freeze Pesto

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Seal Pesto Before Freezing

Place Pesto Cubes in a Storage Bag

Removing Air Before Freezing

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