Pumpkin Pie Dip (A 5 Minute Recipe) - Cooking Classy (2024)

FAQs

Can pumpkin pie sit out all night? ›

FDA says to leave pumpkin pie out no more then 2 hours and then put it in the refrigerator. It's a good idea to cover it up also.

Pumpkin pie is a great make-ahead dessert to cross off your Thanksgiving to-do list. You can prepare and bake the pie up to two days in advance, and it will still taste great on the big day. Just make sure you store the pie in the refrigerator—not on the kitchen counter—until you are ready to serve it.

To store a homemade pumpkin pie after baking:

Let the pumpkin pie cool at room temperature for up to 2 hours. Once the pumpkin pie is cool to the touch, loosely wrap it in plastic wrap. Place the pumpkin pie in the refrigerator and store it there for up to 4 days.

Why Are Store-Bought Pies Not Refrigerated? So that brings many of us to the question: Why are the pumpkin pies at the grocery store sitting out? Store-bought pumpkin pies include shelf-stable ingredients such as preservatives which allow them to last longer, even at room temp.

Make the Filling

Let the pie cool on a rack (leave it on the baking sheet) to room temperature, a few hours. Slice or refrigerate until ready to serve. Make Ahead: Pumpkin pie can be made one day ahead of time and refrigerated.

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.

The USDA advises against leaving food out of refrigeration for more than two hours to avoid the “danger zone,” the temperature range (between 40°F and 140°F) where bacteria grows the fastest. If your homemade pumpkin pie has been refrigerated, it can safely sit at room temperature for up to two hours before serving.

First, pumpkin pie should be kept at room temperature when removed from the oven. Allow it to cool completely on a wire rack before putting it in the fridge. You can also keep pumpkin pie at room temperature for up to two hours, according to the FDA.

Pies with too much evaporated milk formed blisters on top.

Though the interior of the filling had a great, creamy texture. The flavor was ever-so-slightly muted and had a hint of milkiness to it.

Check for a Jiggle, Not a Wiggle

When it comes to a home-baked pumpkin pie, the famous old ditty, "jiggle like jello, not wiggle like a wave," is funny, but true. "You can tell it is done when the edges are set and the center has a little jiggle to it," explains Luck.

How do you keep the bottom of a pumpkin pie from getting soggy? ›

Often, blind-baking solves this problem. If you're making a single crust custard-filled pie, like a pumpkin pie, bake the pie dough first before adding filling to allow some of the moisture in the crust to evaporate. You can also totally blind-bake fruit pies.

How long does pumpkin pie last? Everyone loves Thanksgiving leftovers, including a few extra slices of pumpkin pie. When stored correctly (in plastic wrap or an airtight container) in the refrigerator, your pumpkin pie can last up to four days.

Store in the fridge.

If the pumpkin pie is still warm when wrapped or covered, condensation may occur, leading to a soggy crust. Avoid a soggy crust by placing the pumpkin pie in the refrigerator uncovered, then wrapping it.

After eating the first several slices, it's a good idea to cover the pie with plastic wrap or aluminum foil so the cut edges don't dry out - but even uncovered it will still be edible for a couple of days.

McDowell says that fruit and custard pies are best eaten within the first 24 hours after baking, but can be stored at room temperature for up to two days—any longer than that, and the crust will start to get soggy.

How Long Does Pie Last Unrefrigerated? According to the University of Illinois Extension, pies with eggs and dairy will only last about two hours without refrigeration, while pies without eggs or dairy can last for up to two days without refrigeration.

If a pie contains eggs or dairy products, it should be stored in the refrigerator and not left out at room temperature for more than two hours. Pies that do not contain dairy products, such as fruit pies can be stored, loosely covered at room temperature for up to two days.

Some pumpkin pies that you pick up from the grocery store may contain preservatives—check the label or ask a bakery employee to be sure. The Costco pumpkin pie, for example, does not contain any preservatives. Though these pies may last longer, experts recommend that you refrigerate them when you bring them home.