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How Long Do Cream Pies Last?

Baked Goods · official USDA FoodKeeper guidance, snapshot 2026-07-24

Storage method

Cream pies — banana cream, coconut cream, butterscotch — freezer

Not recommended

  • Freezer at 0 °F (−18 °C)
  • Applies general guideline · banana cream, coconut cream, butterscotch
The source advises against freezing this item, so there is no date to calculate.

Source: USDA FSIS FoodKeeper (v128, snapshot 2026-07-24) · About this data · Report an issue

FoodStorageCheck — official USDA FoodKeeper guidance · foodstoragecheck.com

All official guidance for cream pies

Every storage entry the USDA FoodKeeper dataset lists for this food, exactly as published (v128, snapshot 2026-07-24). “No official duration listed” means the source does not provide a number for that combination — not that the food lasts forever.

WhereConditionOfficial time
Refrigeratorafter opening3 to 4 days
Freezergeneral guidelineNot recommended

Common questions about cream pies

How long do cream pies last in the refrigerator?
3 to 4 days in the refrigerator, after opening, per the USDA FSIS FoodKeeper dataset. Times assume a refrigerator at or below 40 °F (4 °C).
Can you freeze cream pies?
The USDA FoodKeeper dataset lists this storage method as not recommended for cream pies.
How long do cream pies last after opening?
Once opened — refrigerator: 3 to 4 days, per the USDA FSIS FoodKeeper dataset.

Two reminders that apply here

Keep the fridge at 40 °F (4 °C) or below.Refrigerator times in this dataset assume a refrigerator held at or below 40 °F. An appliance thermometer is the reliable way to check.
The two-hour rule.Perishable food left at room temperature for more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90 °F / 32 °C) should be discarded, per FoodSafety.gov. Storage windows assume food was refrigerated promptly.