Exact Answer: 7 days
Who doesn’t love cheesecake! Rich, sweet, delicious, and you can flavor it with almost everything you can think of! But when it comes to cheesecake, there are some considerations when it comes to storage and health.
With so much dairy and sugars, it’s important to be mindful of bacteria when you’re thinking about storing your cheesecake. So how long can you safely leave out cheesecake? It depends on a few things.
Bear in mind that these guides will change depending on size and the type of your cheesecake. But these are the averages you need to keep in mind to keep your family safe.
How Long Does Cheesecake Last?
Unrefrigerated (Room Temperature) – 2 Hours
If you’ve bought a ready-made cheesecake, you should keep it in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve. If you’ve baked a cheesecake recently, you should leave it to cool on the counter for about 30 minutes before transferring it a covered dish in your refrigerator.
For the best possible results, all your ingredients need to be room temperature. But you need to be mindful of bacteria, especially when you’re dealing with soft cheeses and dairy. A cheesecake that’s been baked or even a no-bake variety should not be out more than 2 hours.
In The Fridge – 1 Week
Freshly baked or freshly made cheesecake will keep for about 2 weeks in the fridge. It should be wrapped tightly with aluminum foil or plastic wrap and covered completely. Your fridge is full of odors and bacteria that are easy for soft cheeses to absorb. Keep cheesecake in an airtight container to avoid
In The Freezer – 2-3 Months
Theoretically, you could probably keep a cheesecake frozen at 0 F indefinitely. But for safety’s sake, it’s a better idea to keep your well-covered cheesecake in the fridge for no longer than three months. Just like in the fridge, you should be covering your cheesecake in airtight plastic wrap.
Why Does Cheesecake Has Less Storage Time?
Because it’s full of dairy, and especially soft cheeses, there’s a risk of Listeria. Listeria outbreaks from soft cheeses are on the rise. Bad cheesecake also carries the risk of salmonella, and even mold.
Play it safe when serving cheesecake. If you experience a power outage, cheesecake that has been stored above 40 F for more than two hours should be tossed. If the temperature is over 90 degrees, that means you need to store more than an hour.
How Do You Know if Cheesecake is Bad
The best way to tell that your cheesecake is gone off is to smell it and look at it. You should discard anything that looks or smells off. Listeria is a serious food-borne illness that can cause vomiting and diarrhea, as well as muscle weakness and more serious symptoms.
What Happens if You Eat Bad Cheesecake
This is especially dangerous for people with low immune systems and pregnant women. Listeria in pregnant women can pass the condition on to their babies, and cause birth defects, stillborn babies and even miscarriage. Cheesecake is a rich and delicious treat for the whole family, no matter what your favorite flavors are.
Conclusion on how long can factory cheesecake sit out
But with all those dairy ingredients, it does come with risks if it’s not properly stored. Make sure to properly cover your cheesecake, whether store-bought, homemade, baked or no-bake.
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