Baked Goods Shelf Life
Plain baked goods keep a few days on the counter and go stale faster in the fridge. Anything with custard, cream, cream cheese or a lot of egg, such as cheesecake, pumpkin pie and cream-filled pastries, is perishable and belongs in the fridge within 2 hours. Nearly all of it freezes well.
16 foods · times shown are for the most common state of each food; tap a food for every state, storage tips and spoilage signs.
Cakes
| Food | Fridge | Freezer | Pantry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cake Fresh |
1 week | 2–4 months | 1–2 days |
| Cheesecake Fresh |
5–7 days | 2–3 months | Not safe |
| Cupcakes Fresh |
1 week | 2–3 months | 1–2 days |
| Frosting Opened |
2–3 weeks | 2–3 months | Not recommended |
Cookies & bars
| Food | Fridge | Freezer | Pantry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownies Homemade |
1 week | 3 months | 3–4 days |
| Cookies Homemade |
Not recommended | 6–8 months | 1–2 weeks |
Dough
| Food | Fridge | Freezer | Pantry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cookie Dough Homemade |
2–4 days | 2 months | Not safe |
Griddle
| Food | Fridge | Freezer | Pantry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pancakes Cooked |
3–4 days | 1–2 months | Not safe |
| Waffles Cooked |
3–4 days | 1–2 months | Not safe |
Pastries
| Food | Fridge | Freezer | Pantry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinnamon Rolls Fresh |
1 week | 2 months | 1–2 days |
| Croissants Fresh |
1 week | 2 months | 1–2 days |
| Donuts Fresh |
1 week | 1 month | 1–2 days |
Pies
| Food | Fridge | Freezer | Pantry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fruit Pie Cooked |
1 week | 2–4 months | 1–2 days |
| Pumpkin Pie Homemade |
3–4 days | 1–2 months | Not safe |
Quick breads
| Food | Fridge | Freezer | Pantry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banana Bread Homemade |
1 week | 3 months | 3–4 days |
| Muffins Fresh |
1 week | 2–3 months | 1–2 days |
Not safe = perishable: no more than 2 hours at room temperature. Not recommended = possible, but quality suffers. Freezer times are best-quality windows at 0°F (−18°C).