How Long Cheesecake Last In Fridge?

So, how long does cheesecake actually last in the fridge? About five to seven days for a homemade one, kept covered and properly cold.

No-bake versions are a touch more delicate, so we would eat those within four or five days instead.

Does It Matter How It Is Wrapped?

A bit, yes, and we would not skip this step. Once you have cut into it, cover the exposed edge with plastic wrap, otherwise it dries out and starts tasting stale well before the rest of the cake does.

Store-bought cheesecake usually lasts a little longer thanks to preservatives, so go by the date on the box for that one rather than guessing.

What Happens If It Sits Out?

This is the part people get wrong most often. Two hours at room temperature is the limit, not days. Cream cheese and eggs are exactly what bacteria like, and they multiply fast once the cake warms up.

So, if it has been out at a party all afternoon, it goes in the bin, however wasteful that feels. On a hot day, we would cut that window down to about an hour.

How Can You Tell It Has Gone Off?

So, smell it first. If it smells off, sour or musty rather than clean and creamy, that is your answer. Mold or a slimy surface are the other giveaways.

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