Can you freeze pumpkin pie? Yes, for 1 to 2 months
Yes, for 1 to 2 months. Pumpkin pie must go in the fridge within 2 hours and keeps 3 to 4 days there. How to freeze it whole or in slices without a soggy crust.
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Yes, you can freeze pumpkin pie. It keeps its best quality for 1 to 2 months in the freezer, according to the USDA FoodKeeper. The filling may weep a little and the crust can soften, but a well-wrapped pie thaws into a good dessert. Pumpkin pie is an egg custard, so unlike apple pie it cannot sit on the counter: refrigerate it within 2 hours of baking or serving.
How long does pumpkin pie last?
- At room temperature: no more than 2 hours.
- In the fridge: 3 to 4 days, covered.
- In the freezer: 1 to 2 months.
- Pecan pie: the same times as pumpkin pie.
- Fruit pies, such as apple or cherry, for comparison: 1 to 2 days on the counter, a week in the fridge, and up to 8 months frozen.
Why does pumpkin pie need the fridge?
The filling is made with eggs and milk, so it is a perishable custard, like a quiche. Shop-bought pumpkin pie that was sold refrigerated must also be kept in the fridge at home.
How do you freeze pumpkin pie?
- Cool the baked pie completely, then chill it in the fridge for a few hours so the filling sets firm.
- Freeze it uncovered for an hour, so the wrapping does not stick to the top.
- Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, then foil or a freezer bag. Slices can be wrapped one by one.
- Label it with the date.
See how to prevent freezer burn.
How do you thaw frozen pumpkin pie?
Overnight in the fridge, still wrapped, so condensation forms on the wrapping rather than the pie. To crisp the crust, warm it in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 10 to 15 minutes. Do not thaw it on the counter. More in how to thaw meal prep safely.
Can you freeze unbaked pumpkin pie?
It is better to freeze the crust and the filling separately, or to bake first. A raw custard filling separates in the freezer, and an unbaked filled crust turns soggy.
What else from Thanksgiving freezes?
Turkey, stuffing, gravy and mashed potatoes freeze well; cranberry sauce does not. See can you freeze mashed potatoes, how long cooked turkey lasts and foods that do not freeze well.
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The USDA does not recommend it: thawed cranberry sauce turns watery. Homemade sauce keeps 7 to 10 days in the fridge. Freeze whole cranberries instead, for a year.
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