Expiration & Storage Tips
When does Fruit Pizza expire?
Fruit pizza, a delightful combo of fresh fruits and cream cheese on a cookie crust, can be tricky when it comes to understanding its shelf life. Unopened in the refrigerator, it should last for about 2-3 days. Once opened, you'll want to aim to consume it within the same timeframe, especially due to the fresh fruits. If frozen, which isn't a commonly done, a fruit pizza can last up to 2 months, but the quality of the fruits might degrade over time.
How do you tell if Fruit Pizza is bad?
Signs that your fruit pizza has turned would include a sour or salty smell from the cream cheese, a change in color or texture on the fruits, crust becoming extremely hard or soft, or visible mold on any component of the pizza. Always remember, when in doubt, throw it out.
Tips for storing Fruit Pizza to extend shelf life
• Store the fruit pizza in an airtight container to prevent moisture loss.
• Refrigerate the pizza as soon as possible to keep the fruits fresh and the cream cheese firm.
• If freezing, consider freezing the components separately – crust, cream cheese and fruits – and assemble it as you consume.
• Leftover slices can be rolled in wax paper before placing in a container to prevent sogginess.
• Do not leave the pizza at room temperature for more than 2 hours.
• Always wash the fruits properly before topping the pizza to avoid unnecessary bacteria.