Can You Freeze Cheese and Onion Pie?

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Cheese and onion, wrapped up in flaky pastry. Delicious, right? If not a little rich! So, if you can’t quite finish off the whole pie, what do you do with those leftovers?

How to Freeze Cheese and Onion Pie

Freezing cheese and onion pie is quite simple, though we’d still recommend following our steps to ensure success.

1. Cool: Allowing the pie to cool is essential to guarantee that no condensation forms in the wrapping of the pie. This means you can ensure the pastry doesn’t become degraded – moisture and pastry make for a terrible combination!
2. Wrap: Wrap the pie in cling film to ensure that the pie retains the moisture that it already has. This is a great thing because the filling is likely quite liquid-heavy. Ensure that the cling film is pressed directly to the pastry.
3. Wrap Again: Wrap the pie in a layer of foil to ensure that very little physical damage can be done to the pie in your freezer. This will ensure that the pie is less likely to be crushed or water or ice drip onto it during storage.
4. Freeze: Freeze the pie in the centre of the freezer, where it will be as far as possible from the ice front at the edge of the freezer. This will make any potential freezer burn come onto the pie much more slowly.

3 Tips for Freezing Cheese and Onion Pie

Now you know how to freeze it, we’ve got our 3 top tips which we strongly recommend following when freezing cheese and onion pie to have the best results:

Check the Seal
Ensuring that the cling film forms an airtight seal around the pie will ensure that it doesn’t become stale as it’s stored in your freezer. In turn, we recommend pressing the film to the pie’s surface – that will also help eliminate air. 

Use an Airtight Container
An airtight container will ensure that the cheese and onion pie is stored within something substantial. You don’t need to worry if you’re not concerned about dropping something onto the pie. However, an airtight container might be a great choice if it’s on your mind. 

Label Clearly
Imagine you have 3 pies in the freezer: One is filled with cheese and onion, one is filled with beef and the final one is filled with stewed apples. Good luck telling the difference! So, make sure you write a clear label.

How Long Can You Freeze Cheese and Onion Pie?

You can freeze cheese and onion pie for around 3 months before noticing any degradation.

Generally speaking, this degradation will be in the form of the pastry becoming weaker and not totally holding the filling in well. The filling will typically freeze a little more robustly.

How Do You Defrost Cheese and Onion Pie?

The simplest way to defrost cheese and onion pie is to bake it directly from the freezer.

Preheat your oven to the intended temperature that the cheese and onion pie should be cooked at, and then bake for 5 to 10 minutes or until the pie is steaming hot throughout.

That should crisp up the pastry while ensuring the filling is cooked and safe to eat. You can add an egg wash to the pastry before baking as you usually would to help.

Can You Refreeze Cheese and Onion Pie?

Yes, you can… In terms of safety.

Having said that, chances are freezing, thawing and then refreezing the pastry is likely to ruin the texture so, if you can, avoid doing so.

Does Cheese and Onion Pie Freeze Well?

Yes, cheese and onion pie does freeze well.

Provided you ensure that the moisture and air around the pie are kept to a minimum, the pastry and the filling will freeze very well.

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