How long does thawed puff pastry last?

I forgot I put purchased puff pastry in the fridge 3-4 days ago. Can I still use it? I'm thinking of baking it or dinner right now. Thanks!!

Lynnht
  • Posted by: Lynnht
  • November 28, 2012
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ChefOno
ChefOno November 29, 2012

It's probably just as well. A more complete answer would have mentioned that after the second day in the refrigerator, puff starts to get gummy and its performance degrades. In general, two days for pastry doughs, else into the freezer it should go / should have gone.

 
Lynnht
Lynnht November 29, 2012
Thanks!! It looked and smelled ok but I got paranoid. I probably would have tried it the 2nd day but this was likely too long and it made my tummy queasy thinking about it.
 
RachTarr
RachTarr August 6, 2024
12 years later, I have found this post. And I'm having to throw out packs that In recieved through grocery pick up ,I thought they'd stay fresh in the fridge section, they didn't feel frozen at time of pick up, & was a different brand than I usually use, idk why I assume other brands might be refrigerator section even tho my regulars are in the freezer..
And loosing the cost of these in 2024 sucks 🤔 I have learned my lesson to puff pastry now. I love making cheese danishes with pre-made puff pastry, it's a new to me thing tho. But becoming a staple.. ✌️
 
Engelika
Engelika September 5, 2024
I’ve had to do similar with frozen items that I thought belonged in the fridge (or my son did) and found out when it was too late. We were JUST talking about how that’s only a very recent problem & it’s weird to witness such major changes bc clearly we’re not going back to before grocery delivery ever again lol
 
ChefOno
ChefOno November 28, 2012

Pastry dough is a perfect environment for mold so use it ASAP but check carefully first. In my experience (which admittedly isn't as deep as it might be) the first signs of trouble are gray spots appearing in the flour (but could easily be other colors).

 
cookbookchick
cookbookchick November 28, 2012
If it was refrigerated, it should be fine.
 
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