Pumpkin Egg Custard Recipe - My Kitchen Love (2024)

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How long does pumpkin custard last in the fridge? ›

This easy pumpkin custard recipe will last for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. For best results, you should store it covered in plastic wrap to prevent the top from drying out.

Egg custard is a variation on cream custard. Egg custurd is a tick rich creamy sweet or savory dessert, made mixtures of eggs or egg yolks, milk or cream, flavorings (vanilla, nutmeg, etc.) and optionally, sweeteners (sugar, honey). Basic custards are thickened and set by eggs alone.

Stirred custard is thickened by coagulation of egg protein, while the same gives baked custard its gel structure. The type of milk used also impacts the result.

If you buy real custard from a supermarket, it usually has a maximum shelf life of five days from the date of purchase. If homemade, you may be able to add a day or two. I don't think custard sauce, such as Bird's Custard, will be much different.

According to FoodSafety.gov, homemade pumpkin pie can be stored in the refrigerator for 3–4 days. To keep your pie as fresh as possible, be sure to wrap it loosely in plastic wrap or aluminum foil.

In my experience yolks in something like flan contribute to richness - so adding more of them (within reason) will amp up that sensation and make the whole dessert seem more filling. A 2-yolk flan made with 4 yolks, for example, will set slightly looser but taste far creamier and richer.

This is most likely due to the cooking temperature being too high. When cooking your custard base, make sure the temperature of your custard does not go higher than 185°F (85°C). This will cook the custard enough to pasteurize your eggs, but will not result in an eggy flavor.

Custard is a delicate mixture that requires gentle heat. Overheating the custard can cause it to curdle or separate. To prevent this, cook the custard over low heat, stirring constantly until it thickens. Do not let the custard boil.

Homemade custard will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.

According to the USDA website, opened low-acid canned goods (such as pumpkin puree) last for up to four days in the fridge. That's truly not much time to use the rest up, so at this point you might want to check out our handy guide, Delicious Recipes That'll Make You Thankful for Leftover Pumpkin Puree.

How long can you keep pumpkin pie filling in the fridge? ›

The USDA says that pumpkin pie will last safely in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. Some store-bought pumpkin pies may have preservatives that could affect this, but in general, pumpkin pies that are homemade or baked fresh at the bakery or store will follow this general rule.

Apple and other fruit pies keep at room temperature for up to two days, then in the fridge for two more. Pumpkin, custard, or other egg/dairy-based pies can be stored in the fridge for up to four days. Pie dough can keep for two to three days in the fridge, or up to three months in the freezer.