Can You Freeze Pumpkin Pie?

You can freeze pumpkin pies. Because of their rich custard fillings (read: high fat content), pumpkin pies, as well as other custard filling-based pies such as sweet potato, freeze beautifully.

Can you freeze a pumpkin pie that’s already been cooked?

Absolutely – however, the pie needs to be completely cooled, which will take at least a few hours. (If you cheat on the cooling step, the quality of the frozen pie will be compromised – you might have a soggy crust and extra ice crystals!)

What is the best way to freeze pumpkin pie?

Wrap your pie tightly with plastic wrap several times until it’s sealed. Then wrap in aluminum foil to prevent freezer burn, and make sure your pie doesn’t absorb any strange freezer smells. Store your pie on a level freezer shelf for up to a month.

How long can you keep a pumpkin pie in the freezer?

If the pumpkin pie was sitting at room temperature in the store, it can continue to be stored on your counter until the sell-by date. In general, store-bought pies last about 2 to 4 days after their printed date in the refrigerator and about 6 to 9 months in the freezer.

How long can a pumpkin pie stay in the refrigerator?

The USDA says that pumpkin pie will last safely in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. Some store bought pumpkin pies may have preservatives that could affect this, but in general pumpkin pies that are homemade or baked fresh at the bakery or store will follow this general rule.

How do you store homemade pumpkin pie?

Homemade pumpkin pies should cool to room temperature once out of the oven. Then, if you are not planning to eat the pumpkin pies within two hours, keep them loosely covered in the refrigerator. Pumpkin pie can be stored in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.

Can I reheat a frozen pumpkin pie?

To reheat a frozen baked pie, thaw the pie in the refrigerator overnight and reheat (bake) in a 350°F oven till heated through. The crust will need to be shielded to prevent over-browning.

Should you freeze pumpkin pie before or after baking?

You can freeze a pumpkin pie before or after baking – though we recommend letting a baked pie come all the way to room temperature before freezing. This is because you want the pie to freeze as quickly as possible.

How do you store pumpkin pie after baking?

After baking the pie, let it cool, then wrap it completely in plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Store the wrapped pie in the refrigerator up to two days ahead of Thanksgiving.

Is it OK to leave pumpkin pie out overnight?

How long can pumpkin pie be left out of the refrigerator? Don’t worry – you can leave your pumpkin pie out on the table during dessert! The FDA’s official stance is that homemade pumpkin pie is OK at room temperature for up to two hours. That’s plenty of time for you to linger over dessert!

Can you freeze pumpkin pie in a glass dish?

These pie pans are thinner, meaning that the pie will freeze faster and therefore avoid developing large ice crystals, which can ruin the texture of the pie. Plus you avoid putting your favorite glass or ceramic pie pan in the freezer, leaving it free to bake another pie in before Thanksgiving.

Can you get food poisoning from pumpkin pie?

It is unlikely that adding pumpkin spice to your food will cause food poisoning, but pumpkin products can cause some nasty illnesses in rare situations.

How far in advance can you make pumpkin pies for Thanksgiving?

Start by making pie doughs three days ahead of time (or make them a month in advance and store in the freezer). Bake all pies at least a day before they will be served to develop flavors and set fruit-pie juices (at room temperature) or custards (in the refrigerator).

Make ahead and freeze homemade pumpkin pies for Thanksgiving!

Do homemade pumpkin pies need to be refrigerated?

Homemade ones all need be stored in the fridge because they do not have the preservatives and such that commercial bakeries use to make something room temp safe. Homemade pumpkin pie is safe in the fridge for 2 to 4 days, so you should refrigerate pumpkin pie after it cools.

Can you freeze cooked pumpkin?

You can freeze raw or cooked pumpkin for up to three months. Dice raw pumpkin and store in freezer bags or containers. Cooked pumpkin can be frozen in pieces or puréed.

How do you freeze pies for Thanksgiving?

Wrap the pie in plastic wrap (flash-freezing on a baking sheet first—to prevent you from smushing your nice pie crust designs by wrapping the pie when it’s still soft—if you like) and zip it into in a freezer bag. Freeze up to six weeks.

Can I freeze a Costco pumpkin pie?

This pie freezes beautifully! I recommend freezing it the day you buy it. I also really suggest slicing up the pie before you freeze it but don’t take the slices out of the Costco pie container, just pop the whole container in your freezer.

Is pumpkin pie better cold or warm?

Try to keep your blind-baked crust warm so the warm filling goes into a warm crust. This makes for a better texture in both the crust and pie.

How do you store and reheat pumpkin pie?

Pumpkin pie will last for 3-4 days in the fridge. To store pumpkin pie, let it cool to room temperature before wrapping or covering it with plastic wrap. You can keep the pie in the container you bought or baked it in, or you can transfer slices to airtight containers.

Homemade pumpkin pie recipe