DecodedGuides

How long do chiffon pies last?

In the fridge, chiffon pies keep for 1 to 2 days after opening. Once opened, use it within 1 to 2 days.

Pantry

No guideline

Fridge

1 to 2 days

after opening

After opening

1 to 2 days

in the fridge unless noted

Do chiffon pies go bad?

Yes. The fridge time above is the window USDA gives for good quality; after it, chiffon pies may still be safe for a short while but quality drops and spoilage signs start. The date on the package is the maker's quality promise; the times here count from purchase unless marked "from the package date".

Two numbers to keep in mind: a fridge at 40 F (4 C) or below, and no more than 2 hours at room temperature (1 hour above 90 F / 32 C) for anything perishable.

How to tell chiffon pies have gone bad

General signs for baked goods: bakery, the group USDA lists chiffon pies under.

  • Fuzzy green, white or black spots anywhere on the surface
  • Musty or sour smell instead of a baked, yeasty scent
  • Hard, dry crumb that crumbles instead of springing back
  • Sticky or slimy patches on cut surfaces
  • Filling that separates, weeps liquid or smells sour

More on baked goods: bakery. The times above are quality guidelines, not safety limits; food that shows these signs goes out regardless of the date.

How long do other baked goods: bakery last?

Source: USDA FSIS FoodKeeper dataset (public domain). How we decode the data.