The heat sink capacity of a gallon of milk is better than a flat of 16 half-pints. It'll be fine.
It's also better news that it was a new, sealed gallon vs one that's seen air and bacteria.
Hindsight, but you could have chucked it in the freezer for a couple hours to rapid-cool it.
It's also better news that it was a new, sealed gallon vs one that's seen air and bacteria.
Hindsight, but you could have chucked it in the freezer for a couple hours to rapid-cool it.