Want to stress less and eat more? Keeping a stash of desserts and components in your freezer is key to easier holidays and celebrations.
Learn how to freeze cookies, already baked brownies, lemon bars, cakes and slow cooker candy. Can you freeze pumpkin pie? What about freezing saltine toffee?
Stock your freezer and enjoy desserts anytime with these easy guides.
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What Desserts Freeze Well?
How to Freeze Cookies, Bars and Brownies
Ingredient Freezing Guides
Tips for Freezing Desserts Successfully
- Always wrap well in plastic wrap + foil or use an airtight container.
- Label with date — frozen desserts are best within 2–3 months.
- Thaw in the fridge overnight for best texture.
FAQS About Freezing Desserts
Besides cookie dough, what are other desserts I can freeze?
You can freeze most sweet things, really.
- Most pies
- Pie Crust
- Key Lime pie and key lime bars
- Cupcakes
- Slow cooker candy
- Brach's copycat nougat candy
- Cakes, especially gooey butter cake
- Saltine bark
- Graham Cracker Bark
- Cheesecake
- Chocolate covered dates
How long can you freeze desserts?
Most desserts, if well wrapped, can be frozen for two to three months.
How long to cool cakes and other desserts before freezing?
Desserts need to be room temperature before going into the freezer.