Can you freeze Gluten Free Keto Coconut Cream Pie?
Yes, you can freeze gluten free keto coconut cream pie easily, so keep reading for all the details whether you are prepping ahead with a whole pie or want to preserve your leftover cream pie.I want to show you how you can easily create a coconut cream pie for your next gathering or dessert time, freeze it successfully and then thaw with beautiful results! This Gluten Free Keto Coconut Pie recipe really is for all of the die hard coconut lovers out there and will quickly become one of your favorite desserts!
Yield: 8 frozen pie slices
Cost: 12
Equipment
- Freezer
Materials
- Freezer Zip Top Bags or freezer safe airtight container
- aluminum foil or parchment paper
- plastic wrap
- sharp knife
- pie server
- baking sheet
Instructions
- There are two different ways you can choose to freeze your homemade keto coconut cream pie.
- You can freeze the gluten free keto coconut cream pie whole or in slices, but either way they will last in the freezer up to 2-3 months.
- Homemade cream pies do not contain preservatives so this means it will not last as long as ones from the store.
Freezing a Whole Pie:
- Now you are at a point where you can proceed with freezing the entire pie.
- If you wish to do this, keep it wrapped up in the plastic wrap and transfer to the freezer for another 8 hours or overnight.
- Do not go from fresh to frozen without the fridge time to set up or it may separate.
- The time it sits in the fridge the fillings have time to meld together with each other and the crust.
- Thawing a frozen pie does take longer to thaw but will save you time and keep it intact like a store-bought cream pie.
Freezing Slices of the Pie:
- If you would like to freeze the slices individually, as I have done, then do not put the whole pie in the freezer.
- First you need to line a baking sheet with parchment paper. then cut the pie into 8 moderately equal slices.
- Transfer each slice onto the parchment paper and place each slice a few inches away from each other.
- Now place the baking sheet with the pie slices in the freezer for a couple of hours until it is firm enough to not yield to pressure.
- At this time, you need your plastic wrap again.
- Place a small square of plastic wrap down, then take one piece of pie and wrap up working in a circle pattern for the best results.
- This helps to prevent the pieces from getting freezer burns on the outside.
- If you do not have plastic wrap, then you can use aluminum foil as an alternative.
- After all pieces are wrapped up, place them inside a large freezer bag or airtight container with the storage date written on the outside with a permanent marker.
How to Thaw the Pie to Eat After Frozen:
- When you are ready to eat the frozen cream pie, set it out at least 4 to 6 hours before wanting to serve it.
- If you are thawing individual pieces, then place on a plate unwrapped from the tin foil or plastic wrap you used originally.
- To quickly thaw it, you will need to let it sit at room temperature for 1-2 hours.
- The best way is to let it sit overnight in the fridge so it can slowly thaw.
Notes
- This freezer method will work with all cream pie recipes such as chocolate cream pie or banana cream pie with the same results.
- Make this completely dairy free next time when you use dairy free whipped cream made from refrigerated cream of coconut. Simply use in place of the heavy cream called for and whip until soft peaks.
- If you have leftover coconut cream pie, you need to freeze your slices within 4 days as the pie in the fridge has a short shelf life.
- If you want to use whole milk in the pudding instead of coconut milk, this will work but you need to add in some coconut extract for the coconut flavor to be as much as you would get with coconut milk.