can you reheat cooked pumpkin pie

Pumpkin pie hits all the right marks—not too sweet, not too rich, just right. Which is why come Thanksgiving, we look forward to tucking into this seasonal dessert after the big meal…and then again for breakfast the following day. If you’re lucky enough to get sent home with pumpkin pie leftovers, you might be wondering what to do with them. This festive treat is undeniably yummy when served warm or at room temperature with a heaping dollop of cold whipped cream—but can you let that tasty slice of pie rest on the countertop, or does pumpkin pie need to be refrigerated? Read on, friends—we’re serving up knowledge.

We recommend storing Pumpkin and Pecan pies at room temperature for same-day use. For overnight storage, refrigerate pies in the box they came in. Reheat in 300 degree oven for 15 minutes. Let rest for 30 minutes before serving.
can you reheat cooked pumpkin pie

How Long Does Pumpkin Pie Last Outside of the Fridge?

Let us answer that question with another question: Is your pie homemade or store-bought? According to the FDA, a homemade pumpkin pie should not stay out at room temperature any longer than two hours after it has thoroughly cooled (a prerequisite for safe refrigerator storage). A ready-made, store-bought pie—provided it did not come from the refrigerated or frozen section but was purchased at room temperature—can hang out and continue to tempt you on the countertop until the sell-by date and then survive an additional two to four days once transferred to the fridge. (Preservatives, how we hate to love you.)

Can You Freeze Pumpkin Pie?

Excellent news for anyone who hosted a feast but was unsuccessful at foisting dessert leftovers on the guests: You can freeze pumpkin pie to great effect, and even get up to two months out of this prized pastry by doing so. Just be sure to check out this pumpkin pie freezing tutorial before you put your dessert in a deep freeze for some expert tips.

How to reheat Thanksgiving Pie

FAQ

Does pumpkin pie taste good warmed up?

Yes, cold or warm. Pumpkin pie is filled with a pudding of cooked pumpkin, condensed milk, egg and sugar, plus flavorings. Puddings may be eaten cold or warm. I prefer to eat pumpkin pie at room temperature, so that the whipped cream topping won’t lose its consistency.

Can I Recook pumpkin pie?

Solution if it’s too late: If the pie hasn’t been out of the oven for too long, you can put it back in the oven. Cover the pie with foil and bake it at 425°F, checking after 15 minutes.

How do you reheat a fully cooked pie?

Heating Fully Baked Pies: Pre-heat your oven to 350 degrees. Put the pie, turnovers, or pastry on a cookie sheet on foil or parchment, and lightly cover with foil. For a 9-inch pie, heat for 15-20 minutes. A 5-inch pie will take about 12-15 minutes and turnovers will take about 10-12 minutes.

How long does pumpkin pie last in the fridge?

If properly wrapped—that is, loosely covered with aluminum foil or plastic wrap—a freshly baked pumpkin pie keeps in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. Pumpkin pie is delicious cold, so you can serve it straight from the fridge (with plenty of homemade whipped cream, if you please).

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