As part of our freeze food and save money series we wanted to share with how to properly store your baked goods in the freezer, refrigerator and pantry. Knowing when to freeze or refrigerate can save you a substantial amount of money, especially if you have a large family or you’re an avid baker.

Here's How to Store Your Baked Goods

When you store your bought or home made baked goods in the freezer or pantry you need to be sure that they are wrapped tight or sealed in a container that’s air tight. However, dairy filled pies or cakes and fresh “bakery items” require special attention.

Storing Cakes and Pies with Dairy or Meat

A good rule to follow is if the baked item has the word “cream”, “butter” or “cheese” in it, you need to cover and refrigerate. The same goes for any savory items with meat in them like empanadas, piroshkis or parathas. If you’ve never tried making empanadas – these recipes are great.

Storing Breads from the Bakery

Pastry shop style breads and baguettes ought to be kept in their unique bundling (a sealed shut sack will turn coverings soaked) at room temperature; if solidifying, exchange to a resealable cooler pack.

Baked Goods Storage Guide

Bagels

Freezer: 6 Months

Fridge: 1 to 2 Weeks

Pantry: 5 Days

Baguette

Freezer: 3 Weeks

Fridge: 1 Day

Pantry: 1 Day

Biscotti

Freezer: 6 Months

Fridge: Don't Refrigerate

Pantry: 2 Weeks

Bread And Rolls - Baked

Freezer: 3 Months

Fridge: 1 to 2 Weeks

Pantry: 5 to 7 Days

Bread And Rolls - Unbaked

Freezer: 12 Months

Fridge: 2 Days

Pantry: Needs Refrigeration

Brownies - Bakery Or Homemade

Freezer: 3 Months

Fridge: 1 Month

Pantry: 5 Days

Brownies - Supermarket

Freezer: 3 Months

Fridge: 1 Month

Pantry: 2 Weeks

Cake - Frosted

Freezer: 1 Month

Fridge: 4 to 5 Days

Pantry: 1 Week

Cake - Unfrosted

Freezer: 2 Months

Fridge: 1 Week

Pantry: 1 Week

Cookies - Baked

Freezer: 6 Months

Fridge: 2 Weeks

Pantry: 1 Week

Cookie Dough

Freezer: 3 Months

Fridge: 5 Days

Pantry: Needs Refrigeration

Cheesecake

Freezer: 2 Months

Fridge: 4 to 5 Days

Pantry: Needs Refrigeration

Fruit Pies - Baked

Freezer: Don't Freeze

Fridge: 1 Week

Pantry: 2 Days

Fruit Pies - Unbaked

Freezer: 6 Months

Fridge: 3 to 4 Days

Pantry: Needs Refrigeration

Muffins - Baked

Freezer: 6 Months

Fridge: 1 Week

Pantry: 3 Days

Pancakes

Freezer: 3 Months

Fridge: 4 days

Pantry: Needs Refrigeration

Pecan Or Pumpkin Pies - Baked

Freezer: 2 Months

Fridge: 3 to 4 Days

Pantry: Needs Refrigeration

Tortillas

Freezer: 3 Months

Fridge: 2 Weeks

Pantry: 1 Week

Waffles

Freezer: 1 Month

Fridge: 1 Day

Pantry: Needs Refrigeration

Waffle Or Pancake Batter

Freezer: Don't Freeze

Fridge: 2 Days

Pantry: Needs Refrigeration