Expiration & Storage Tips
When does Banana Cream Pie expire?
When stored at room temperature, a homemade banana cream pie can stay fresh for up to two days. However, if it's kept in the fridge, it can last up to four days. Once opened, a store-bought banana cream pie often lasts a little longer, approximately five to seven days in the refrigerator because of preservatives. Though not often done, freezing a banana cream pie can extend its life up to three months. Important to note that the consistency may change.
How do you tell if Banana Cream Pie is bad?
To check if a banana cream pie is past its prime, there are few signs you should look for. The first is the smell. If it has a sour or off-putting odor, that’s a strong sign that it’s gone bad. Secondly, check the texture. If the pie filling is runny or the crust is incredibly soggy, it's likely spoiled. Lastly, the presence of mold on any part of the pie is an immediate indicator that the pie should not be consumed.
Tips for storing Banana Cream Pie to extend shelf life
• Always store your banana cream pie in the refrigerator.
• To help maintain its freshness, keep the pie in an airtight container.
• If you need to extend its life for more than a few days, consider freezing it. To do so, wrap the entire pie tightly in a layer of plastic wrap, then a layer of aluminum foil. This will help protect the pie and its taste.
• When thawing a frozen pie, do it in the refrigerator rather than at room temperature to keep it from becoming soggy.