Can you freeze pumpkin pie

It could make the crust soggy and less crisp. Just be sure to remove the pie from the aluminum pan first, obvi. If you notice any bruises or blemishes on the pie from the plastic wrap, hide them with whipped cream and ice cream.

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It appears your Facebook email address is not subscribed to PureWow. If you plan to freeze many pies, I recommend you buy a compact freezer that you only put pies in. Put a fresh box of baking soda to help remove any funny smells or flavors that might build up in the freezer.

Some say NO because freezing the pie will ruin it and make it taste funny. The results of the pumpkin pie will be a watery filling after thawing and a soggy crust. Actually, the problem happened before the pie hit the freeze.

When custard is overcooked the eggs and milk start to curdle, which breaks down the custard. This creates pockets of water in your custard.

When the pie hits the freezer, the pockets of water start to freeze causing the custard to separate more. During the time the water turns cold and freezes, some of the extra moisture moves into the pie crust.

So when the pie thaws, the water stays in the crust making it soggy. Since your custard now has less water in it, it starts to sag and dip in the middle and break up the filling. Now you have a pie pan that is just a soggy bowl of eggs and milk. If you must save a custard pie for more than three days then it is got to go in the freezer, no ands or buts about it.

This is the best way I know to preserve any custard based pie in the freezer. The pie must be completely cool before wrapping, better if it is slightly chilled. If this is not done the steam will get trapped below your wrapper. Wrap the pie completely with plastic wrap saran wrap.

If gaps appear, put another layer over to cover it. Now wrap the whole package with alumimum foil. Garnish with whipped cream because it's delicious, but also to cover up any unsightly wrinkles the wrap may have caused. Country Life. Design Ideas. Home Maintenance. Country Living Shop. Shopping Guides. United States. Type keyword s to search. Today's Top Stories. Makeover Takeover: Colonial Comeback. Treat Your Family to Homemade Cupcakes.

Can you freeze a pumpkin pie after baking? Does freezing ruin pie crust? Stick it in the refrigerator not on the counter to defrost at room temp! Hello, soggy crust! Or heat it up at degrees for 10 minutes.

Top with fresh whipped cream and enjoy the fruits of your labor. Kitchen Tips and Tools.