{"id":1282,"date":"2019-08-05T05:57:25","date_gmt":"2019-08-05T05:57:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/?p=1282"},"modified":"2023-01-18T14:53:58","modified_gmt":"2023-01-18T14:53:58","slug":"can-cheesecake-go-bad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/can-cheesecake-go-bad\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Does Cheesecake Last?"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:66.714285714286%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:66.75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:66.75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:66.714285714286%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:66.75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:66.714285714286%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>Today we&rsquo;ll talk about the shelf life, storage options, and spoilage of cheesecake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Say you got a bunch of leftover cheesecake after a birthday party, and you don&rsquo;t want it to go bad. That makes you wonder: how long does cheesecake last?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or maybe you crave fresh cheesecake, and you&rsquo;re considering doubling the recipe and freezing half of it. But you&rsquo;re not quite sure if you can freeze cheesecake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If either sounds familiar, this article is for you. In it, we&rsquo;re going to cover the shelf life of cheesecake, storage practices, and when to toss it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&rsquo;s get into the nitty-gritty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-paragraph-tip\">The storage periods in this article work for all kinds of cheesecakes. But if you&rsquo;re following a recipe that doesn&rsquo;t resemble your typical cheesecake (i.e., the filling isn&rsquo;t made of cream cheese or ricotta, eggs, and sugar), check the recipe for storage info.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Homemade-cheesecake.jpg\" alt=\"Homemade cheesecake\" class=\"wp-image-3230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Homemade-cheesecake.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Homemade-cheesecake-500x334.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"eager\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20700%20467'%3E%3Crect%20width='700'%20height='467'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Homemade cheesecake\" class=\"wp-image-3230 eager-load\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Homemade-cheesecake.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Homemade-cheesecake.jpg.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Homemade-cheesecake.jpg.webp 700w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Homemade-cheesecake-500x334.jpg.webp 500w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>Homemade cheesecake<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"simpletoc-title\">Table of Contents<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"simpletoc-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#how-long-does-cheesecake-last\">How Long Does Cheesecake Last?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-store-cheesecake\">How To Store Cheesecake?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#can-you-freeze-cheesecake\">Can You Freeze Cheesecake?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-tell-if-cheesecake-is-bad\">How to Tell if Cheesecake Is Bad?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#cheesecake-shelf-life-and-storage-summary\">Cheesecake Shelf Life and Storage Summary<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-long-does-cheesecake-last\">How Long Does Cheesecake Last?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Store-bought cheesecake lasts&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/elicheesecake.com\/faq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">between 5<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.juniorscheesecake.com\/faq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">7 days in the fridge<\/a>, while a homemade one&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cookiesandcups.com\/perfect-cheesecake\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">is good for about 5 days<\/a>. If you need the cake to last longer, you can freeze it if it doesn&rsquo;t come with a topping that freezes poorly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking of toppings, many cheesecakes come with one. And sometimes, that&nbsp;<strong>topping is more volatile than the filling<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(For instance, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/how-long-does-whipped-cream-last\/\">unstabilized whipped cream lasts only a day or<\/a> so.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If that&rsquo;s the case, the cake will be okay as long as the topping is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For homemade cheesecake, you can always whip and add the topping right before serving the case. But if you buy one with a fancy topping in the bakery, ask how long it will hold up.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cheesecake-closeup-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"Cheesecake closeup\" class=\"wp-image-3048\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cheesecake-closeup-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cheesecake-closeup-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cheesecake-closeup-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cheesecake-closeup.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cheesecake-closeup-800x534.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Cheesecake closeup\" class=\"wp-image-3048 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cheesecake-closeup-800x534.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cheesecake-closeup-500x334.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cheesecake-closeup-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cheesecake-closeup.jpg.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cheesecake-closeup.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>Cheesecake closeup<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-store-cheesecake\">How To Store Cheesecake?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p><strong>Store your cheesecake in the fridge, sealed tightly.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Store-bought cheesecake often comes in a plastic container, which is perfect for storing the baked good. That is assuming that it&rsquo;s resealable, of course. Otherwise, wrap the cake with plastic wrap or transfer it to an airtight container.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If yours comes only wrapped in paper or in a paper bag, what you do with it depends on when you plan on eating it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re going to eat it right away or within like 2 to 3 hours, you can leave the cake as-is on the kitchen counter. Otherwise, discard the paper, transfer the cake into an airtight container or bag, and refrigerate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to homemade cheesecake, you can cut it into pieces and transfer them to storage containers or freeze bags. Or use a cake carrier if you have one and it fits in your fridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All in all, you need to ensure your cheesecake is sealed tight so it doesn&rsquo;t dry out or pick up any smells when in storage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(The same storage practices work for other baked goods that require refrigeration, for instance,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/do-you-refrigerate-bread-pudding\/\">bread pudding<\/a>.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, if the 5- to 7-day period in the fridge is not long enough for your needs, consider freezing the cheesecake.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cheesecake-in-storage-container-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"Cheesecake in a storage container\" class=\"wp-image-3049\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cheesecake-in-storage-container-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cheesecake-in-storage-container-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cheesecake-in-storage-container-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cheesecake-in-storage-container.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cheesecake-in-storage-container-800x534.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Cheesecake in a storage container\" class=\"wp-image-3049 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cheesecake-in-storage-container-800x534.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cheesecake-in-storage-container-500x334.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cheesecake-in-storage-container-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cheesecake-in-storage-container.jpg.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cheesecake-in-storage-container.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>Cheesecake in a storage container<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"can-you-freeze-cheesecake\">Can You Freeze Cheesecake?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>You can freeze cheesecake, and it freezes well as long as it doesn&rsquo;t come with a topping that&rsquo;s ruined by freezing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&rsquo;ve probably seen frozen cheesecake in a supermarket. Or, if you&rsquo;ve ordered cheesecake online, it arrived frozen or half-defrosted with dry ice packs all over the package.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&rsquo;s a sure sign you can freeze this baked good if I&rsquo;ve ever seen one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The method is super easy, too. All you need is some plastic wrap and freezer bags or containers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&rsquo;s how you freeze cheesecake:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><strong>Wrap it.<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/elicheesecake.com\/faq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Tightly wrap the cake with plastic wrap<\/a>, aluminum foil, or freezer wrap.<\/li><li><strong>Add extra protection.<\/strong>&nbsp;For added protection against cold air and freezer burn, put the wrapped cheesecake in a freezer bag or container. Bags take less freezer space, but a container is the best option if you&rsquo;re worried that the dessert will get squished. You can skip the second layer if you&rsquo;re going to freeze it for only a couple of weeks.<\/li><li><strong>Freeze.<\/strong>&nbsp;If you like, you can add a label with the name and date.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-paragraph-tip\">If you don&rsquo;t plan on eating the whole cheesecake within 2 to 3 days, consider cutting it into portions and freezing each one separately.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Frozen-cheesecake-with-frost-on-the-surface.jpg\" alt=\"Frozen cheesecake with frost on the surface\" class=\"wp-image-3229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Frozen-cheesecake-with-frost-on-the-surface.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Frozen-cheesecake-with-frost-on-the-surface-500x334.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Frozen-cheesecake-with-frost-on-the-surface.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Frozen cheesecake with frost on the surface\" class=\"wp-image-3229 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Frozen-cheesecake-with-frost-on-the-surface.jpg.webp 700w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Frozen-cheesecake-with-frost-on-the-surface-500x334.jpg.webp 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Frozen-cheesecake-with-frost-on-the-surface.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>Frozen cheesecake with frost on the surface<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"defrosting\">Defrosting<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>When it comes to defrosting, it&rsquo;s best to place cheesecake in the fridge and leave it there overnight. If it&rsquo;s a large piece or a whole cheesecake, you might even need 12+ hours to thaw it, so start early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, some sources also suggest that&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.juniorscheesecake.com\/faq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">you can defrost cheesecake on the counter<\/a>, which takes about 4 to 5 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I don&rsquo;t particularly recommend this approach, as leaving perishable food outside the fridge for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ask.usda.gov\/s\/article\/What-is-the-2-Hour-Rule-with-leaving-food-out\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">more than 2 hours is dangerous<\/a>. That said, if you keep the cheesecake sealed well and leave it on the counter for 4 to 5 hours, in most cases, everything should turn out okay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, you can&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.juniorscheesecake.com\/faq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">refreeze the leftovers<\/a>&nbsp;if you thawed the cheesecake in the fridge and won&rsquo;t eat it within a couple of days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-paragraph-tip\">Leave the cheesecake on the counter for about an hour before serving so it warms up to room temperature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re interested in learning more about the topic, I wrote a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.canyoufreezethis.com\/can-you-freeze-cheesecake\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">guide on freezing cheesecake<\/a>&nbsp;on my sister site&nbsp;CanYouFreezeThis.com.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cheesecake-and-coffee-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"Cheesecake and coffee\" class=\"wp-image-3047\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cheesecake-and-coffee-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cheesecake-and-coffee-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cheesecake-and-coffee-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cheesecake-and-coffee.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cheesecake-and-coffee-800x534.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Cheesecake and coffee\" class=\"wp-image-3047 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cheesecake-and-coffee-800x534.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cheesecake-and-coffee-500x334.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cheesecake-and-coffee-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cheesecake-and-coffee.jpg.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cheesecake-and-coffee.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>Cheesecake and coffee<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-tell-if-cheesecake-is-bad\">How to Tell if Cheesecake Is Bad?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Discard cheesecake if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>There&rsquo;s mold.<\/strong>&nbsp;That&rsquo;s pretty obvious. Look for fuzzy spots on the top and the filling (after cutting).<\/li><li><strong>The cake smells sour or funny.<\/strong>&nbsp;Dairy products such as cream cheese, ricotta, and so on give off a sour aroma as they age. That said, cheesecake typically has a ton of sugar that keeps everything smelling sweet, so it&rsquo;s not common to find that your cheesecake smells weird.<\/li><li><strong>It has turned sour or discolored.<\/strong>&nbsp;If your cheesecake tastes sour or off in any other way, it&rsquo;s gone. The same is true if the filing has started to change color.<\/li><li><strong>It sits in the fridge for more than a week.<\/strong>&nbsp;The cake might look perfectly fine after a week in the refrigerator, but it&rsquo;s no longer safe to eat. Better safe than sorry.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, if anything else about the dessert seems off or weird, it&rsquo;s best to assume that the cake has spoiled. There&rsquo;s no sense in risking food poisoning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The cheesecake filling combines cream cheese (or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/can-sour-cream-go-bad\/\">sour cream<\/a> or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/how-long-does-ricotta-cheese-last\/\">ricotta<\/a>),&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/can-eggs-go-bad\/\">eggs<\/a>, and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/can-sugar-go-bad\/\">sugar<\/a>. And as we all know, neither eggs nor&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/can-cream-cheese-go-bad\/\">cream cheese<\/a> last forever. Thus cheesecake goes bad pretty quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-paragraph-tip\">If you store cheesecake for longer than 3 or 4 days already, always sample a small piece to check its taste. If it has started to turn sour, discard it for quality reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cheesecake-dusted-with-powdered-sugar.jpg\" alt=\"Cheesecake dusted with powdered sugar\" class=\"wp-image-3228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cheesecake-dusted-with-powdered-sugar.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cheesecake-dusted-with-powdered-sugar-500x334.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cheesecake-dusted-with-powdered-sugar.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Cheesecake dusted with powdered sugar\" class=\"wp-image-3228 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cheesecake-dusted-with-powdered-sugar.jpg.webp 700w, https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cheesecake-dusted-with-powdered-sugar-500x334.jpg.webp 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.canitgobad.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cheesecake-dusted-with-powdered-sugar.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption>Cheesecake dusted with powdered sugar<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cheesecake-shelf-life-and-storage-summary\">Cheesecake Shelf Life and Storage Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Thanks for reading this primer on cheesecake. Here are the takeaways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"is-style-default\"><li>Store-bought cheesecake lasts for 5 to 7 days, while homemade one typically keeps for up to 5 days. In either case, you should keep the cheesecake in the fridge and sealed tightly.<\/li><li>If you need the cheesecake to last longer than a couple of days, you can freeze it. To do so, wrap it tightly with plastic wrap and then place it in a freezer bag.<\/li><li>When checking if your cheesecake is okay to eat, look for mold, off smell, filling discoloration, and if the feeling hasn&rsquo;t started to turn sour. Either is a sure sign the cake is bad.<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today we&rsquo;ll talk about the shelf life, storage options, and spoilage of cheesecake. 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