How long does cream (light) keep?
Cream (light): 1 week in the fridge and 3 to 4 months in the freezer.
Freezer times are for best quality. Food kept frozen at 0°F stays safe indefinitely, but its taste and texture fade.
- Fridge
- 1 weekFrom the day you buy it
- Freezer
- 3 to 4 monthsFor best quality
Storage tips
- Use for cooking.
More dairy and eggs
Eggs in the shell
Fridge: 3 to 5 weeksHard-cooked eggs
Fridge: 1 weekCooked egg dishes
Fridge: 3 to 4 days
Milk
Fridge: 1 week
Opened hard cheese
Fridge: 3 to 4 weeks · Freezer: 6 months
Buttermilk
Fridge: 1 to 2 weeks · Freezer: 3 monthsCheese
Fridge: 6 months · Freezer: 6 monthsCheese (parmesan; shredded or grated)
Fridge: 12 monthsSources
- USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data (version 128) Storage times and tips
- FoodKeeper app on FoodSafety.gov
General U.S. guidance from public USDA data. It is not a promise that a food is safe: if it smells, looks or feels wrong, throw it out.
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