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Napoleon Pastry Question

Deree — Sat, 29 Sep 2018 16:59:18 GMT

Can I freeze Napoleons from the bakery? I tried looking up this information and all I found was that not all pastry cream is created equal and some do not survive freezing. I don't really care if it doesn't survive. I just want to make sure if it's eaten after frozen that no one gets sick. Thank you.

Re: Napoleon Pastry Question

demanda — Sat, 29 Sep 2018 17:14:17 GMT

I don't have an exact answer to your question, but I do know you can freeze eclairs. I know they are not the same, but they both have the creme filling. Hope this is somewhat helpful.

Re: Napoleon Pastry Question

nomless — Sat, 29 Sep 2018 17:22:38 GMT

@Deree

If it is from a local bakery, I would call and ask.

I buy frozen napoleans and thaw as needed, so in my experience yes, they can be frozen. This may or may not pertain to your product.

Re: Napoleon Pastry Question

Deree — Sat, 29 Sep 2018 17:26:08 GMT

That's a good idea @nomless. I'm able to call the bakery. Thank you.

Re: Napoleon Pastry Question

GinzTonic — Sat, 29 Sep 2018 17:29:01 GMT

Now I want one...😛

Re: Napoleon Pastry Question

Deree — Sat, 29 Sep 2018 17:29:26 GMT

I just called the bakery and they said no cannot freeze them. Oh well I guess we better start eating them haha!

Re: Napoleon Pastry Question

kittyloo — Sat, 29 Sep 2018 22:15:12 GMT

when you buy them from safeway they come frozen to the store, and they thaw them.

i can't imagine what would make you sick from freezing.

personally i would.

Re: Napoleon Pastry Question

shortbreadlover — Sun, 30 Sep 2018 19:26:49 GMT

it is not a good idea to refreeze something. also it depends on what is in the pastry creme. if it cntain s sour cream or cheese cheesethen you can freeze it but it will not be as good

Re: Napoleon Pastry Question

sfnative — Thu, 04 Oct 2018 07:00:43 GMT

@Deree

Tried answering on the day you posted, but the system was slow, at least at my end, so here I am back way late.

The thing with Napoleons is not the creme pat, it's the puff pastry. You can double wrap each piece and freeze it, but in the thawing process, the creme pat will totally decimate the puff pastry and you'll end up with a gloppy mess.

I always purchase from a bakery with an excellent rep and eat the same day.