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Let me tell you the secret to holiday baking success: You can fully bake pumpkin pies right now and freeze them to enjoy later. Because of their fat content, fully baked pie crusts freeze beautifully, and the rich custard fillings of pumpkin pie and sweet potato seem as if they were designed to be frozen, too. Follow these tips to learn how to freeze a pumpkin pie—and defrost it perfectly when you’re ready to serve.
Can You Freeze Pumpkin Pie?
Yes, you can totally freeze pumpkin pie! It’s important, however, to follow a few steps to freeze it the right way. To freeze pumpkin pie, wrap the cooled pie in the pan it baked in (preferably a disposable one) with a few layers of plastic wrap. Then, wrap the pie with one layer of aluminum foil before placing in the freezer. The pie will stay fresh up to a month — just be sure to transfer it to the fridge the at least a day before Thanksgiving.
How to Freeze Pumpkin Pie
How to Thaw Frozen Pumpkin Pie
How Long Can Pumpkin Pie Stay Frozen?
Pumpkin pie can be frozen for up to 1 month. Transfer it from the freezer to the refrigerator at least 12 hours prior to serving.
Learn the keys to baking and freezing pumpkin pie to get ahead for Thanksgiving
Ingredients
- 1 fully baked pumpkin pie, preferably in a foil pie pan
Equipment
- Plastic wrap
- Aluminum foil
- Freezer tape
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Cool the pie completely. Cool the pie completely on a wire rack at room temperature. This will take several hours.
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Tightly wrap the pie. Wrap the pie tightly in a few layers of plastic wrap. An additional wrap of aluminum foil is optional, but recommended.
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Label and freeze the pie. Label the pie with the freeze date. Freeze on a level shelf until solid.
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Thaw overnight before serving. Remove the aluminum foil if using and thaw in the fridge overnight, making sure the pie is on a level shelf in the refrigerator as it thaws.
Recipe Notes
Storage: Pumpkin and sweet potato pie can be frozen for up to 1 month.
Some of Our Favorite Pumpkin Pie Recipes
Pumpkin is a versatile ingredient, so you can bake pumpkin pies with traditional flavors, deeply spiced iterations, and countless other versions.