Freezing pastry cases (2024)

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Can pastry cases be frozen? ›

Freezing uncooked pastry case/s

Place the pastry case, still in the tin or dish, in the freezer until frozen. Once frozen, leave the pastry in the tin or dish or remove and seal in freezer bag or an airtight container. Freeze for up to 6 months.

You can do either. We like to freeze it raw then bake from frozen but you can make, freeze (to chill), bake, cool and freeze if you want to get a step further ahead.

Once baked, plain puff pastry can be stashed in an airtight container for up to a week. Filled pastries like these puff pastry danishes are best eaten right away. If you can't finish a batch in one go, store in a sealed container and enjoy the next day.

Frozen puff pastry will last 10-12 months in the freezer. It's best to put your pastry in the freezer as soon as possible and keep it at -18°C. Puff pastry can easily get freezer burn, so store it in airtight packaging.

Nigella mentions in How To Eat that the pastry can be rolled out and pressed into the tin and then left overnight in the fridge. Just make sure that the tin is tightly wrapped in a couple of layers of clingfilm (plastic wrap) so that the pastry does not dry out.

* Use moisture-proof, vapor-proof wraps or containers such as plastic containers with tight-fitting lids, heavy duty foil and freezer-weight plastic bags and wraps. * Cool baked goods completely before preparing for the freezer.

You can keep your pie dough in the fridge for up to 3 days. Be sure to allow the pastry to come to room temperature before rolling out for pie. Not ready to use your pie crust in the upcoming days? Place it in a freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months.

You can freeze the tart dough for up to a month. Wrap it in a few layers of plastic wrap and store it in an airtight container. Thaw in the fridge overnight or at room temperature until you can roll it and the dough is not too hard. You can also freeze the baked tart shells in an airtight container for up to a month.

This all-butter sweet pastry case can be filled with your favourite pastry cream and topped with fruit for a quick yet tasty dessert. Simply oven-bake with your desired filling.

If freezing the filling in a freezer bag, squeeze out the air, then seal. Place the bag into the pie pan, shaping it to fit the pan, and freeze until solid. When the filling is frozen, remove it from the pan. This way, you can continue to use the pie pan and yet have everything mixed ahead to put into fresh pie dough.

Can you freeze puff pastry parcels? ›

General Tips. Puff Pastry can be stored in the freezer in the original packaging for up to 6 months. Remove only as many pastry sheets as you need. Wrap unused sheets in plastic wrap or foil and return to the freezer.

If it does, I recommend partially blind-baking the shells so that the bottom does not get soggy before filling them and continue baking. For any filling that does not require to be baked or heated, you can go ahead and fully blind bake the pastry until dry to the touch. Can I make them in advance? Yes!

Place individually wrapped cupcakes in a sturdy, airtight container and store in the freezer for up to three months. I like to use a glass or plastic container (rather than a plastic bag) when freezing frosted cupcakes - it protects the frosting a bit more and helps the icing hold its shape.

With correct storage, frozen puff pastry can last for 12 months in the freezer. However, the puff pastry must be kept in a tightly-sealed container so that it doesn't come into direct contact with frost, which introduces moisture and increases the risk of mold growth.