The Best Bakers Square Recipes (2024)

FAQs

How long will coconut cream pie keep in the fridge? ›

Coconut cream pie will keep for about 4 days in the refrigerator. Cover loosely with plastic, and make sure you really coat the crust with a nice layer of egg wash and bake it through. This is key to keeping a crisp crust after days in the fridge!

Bakers Square began in December 1969 with a single restaurant called Mrs. C's in Des Moines, Iowa, that became popular for its pies. Pillsbury purchased Mrs. C's around that time, renamed it Poppin' Fresh Pies, and opened additional locations.

The cream varieties also arrive frozen, enabling the retailer to offer them as a thaw-and-serve product. Defrosted, the fruit pies are good for five days and the cream pies, four days. In their frozen state, both varieties stay fresh for six months, said Doneghan.

When does coconut cream expire? Coconut cream typically has a best-before date printed on the packaging, which usually is about two years from the manufacturing date if unopened. Once opened, coconut cream will last around 4-7 days in the refrigerator provided it's stored correctly.

A store-bought, unopened coconut cream pie usually stays fresh until the date printed on the package if refrigerated - generally about 2 to 3 days. Once the pie has been opened, it should be eaten within 2 to 3 days. If the pie is homemade, the expiration timeline is about the same; eat within 2 days for best quality.

The restaurant group, which also operated the Village Inn chain, ran into financial difficulties during the Great Recession and filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in April 2008, closing 132 restaurants under both banners.

Famous Dave's owner BBQ Holdings is buying Baker's Square restaurants. BBQ Holdings, parent company of Famous Dave's, is continuing its expansion outside of barbecue with the acquisition of family restaurant chains Village Inn and Bakers Square.

Bakers Chocolate used to come in 1-ounce squares, but doesn't anymore. This has caused me some confusion (and unexpected recipe results!) in the past, since decades of recipes specified chocolate quantities by squares, rather than by ounces.

On the flip side, already-baked pies that are then frozen won't have the same crispy, flaky crust as pre-freeze, but in my experience they are still delicious, especially when reheated in the oven and/or served a la mode. Most cream, custard and meringue pies do not hold up well to freezing.

Apple and other fruit pies keep at room temperature for up to two days, then in the fridge for two more. Pumpkin, custard, or other egg/dairy-based pies can be stored in the fridge for up to four days.

Should frozen pies be thawed before cooking? ›

When ready to bake pie, heat oven to 450°F. When oven is preheated, remove frozen pie from freezer; cut a few slits in top crust and place in oven. Do not thaw pie because no one wants a soggy pie. Bake 25 minutes.

Coconut cream has a short shelf life once opened, so refrigerate and use within 5 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.

Apple and other fruit pies keep at room temperature for up to two days, then in the fridge for two more. Pumpkin, custard, or other egg/dairy-based pies can be stored in the fridge for up to four days. Pie dough can keep for two to three days in the fridge, or up to three months in the freezer.

How long does homemade coconut cream last? Homemade coconut cream will keep well stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 to 2 weeks. You may have to give it a quick whip before serving, but it will still taste fresh.

Custard pies (ex. Sweet Potato Coconut, Cardamom Tahini Squash, or Apple Butter Custard) are best eaten within 2 days of purchase if stored at room temperature. However, they can also be refrigerated for up to 1 week.