Everyone loves a fresh, homemade brownie. The trick is to keep the brownies tasting as fresh as the day they were baked. So, we asked a few professional pastry chefs to share their secrets for keeping brownies moist, tender, and gooey for days after they are baked. Here are the best tips and tricks they revealed.
How to store brownies
The best way to store brownies depends on when you plan to eat them. Based on your timeline, you can choose between three methods; room temperature, fridge, or freezer to store them and it is very important to choose the right method. However, regardless of the methods, always store brownies as airtight as possible by wrapping them up tightly and sealing them in the bag or container best fit for the storage method.
Go to the recipe: Espresso Brownies
Freezer
Freezing brownies is an excellent idea for longer-term storage. You can freeze brownies together or in individual pieces. If you have too many brownies to eat in a short period of time, this can be the best option to keep them fresh. Frozen brownies are easily thawed and returned to their yummy chewy brownie state with little effort.
Go to the recipe: Biscoff Brownies
How long brownies last in the freezer?
While freezing brownies is one of the best methods for keeping brownies fresh, three months is a good maximum for storing brownies in the freezer, do not store it longer. Any longer than that, you'll probably just want to bake a new, fresh batch.
Go to the recipe: Triple Chocolate Brownies
Room temperature
To store brownies at room temperature, it's best to always keep them in an airtight container. You can store them in a container with a lid, or in a cake container, or wrap them tightly in plastic and place them into a storage bag. Alternatively, you can also use a glass jar to store brownies at room temperature. Just be sure that it's airtight and has a good seal. Make sure that you use one of the above methods instead of just leaving the brownies drying out on the counter.
Please note that if the brownies contain dairy like this Red Velvet Brownies, you cannot store them at room temperature, they need to be refrigerated.
Go to the recipe: Red Velvet Brownies
How long brownies last at room temperature?
When stored at room temperature, brownies last for 3-4 days, if properly stored. This is a standard time frame but the exact time could change based on how they are stored, the humidity, and the room's actual temperature. Standard room temperature is generally considered 68- 77 degrees Fahrenheit. Do not store brownies out of the fridge if you live in a hot and humid climate without air conditioning.
Go to the recipe: Dairy Free Brownies
Refrigerator
Refrigerating your brownies may actually be your best storage method, especially if you won´t be enjoying them for a few days. To store brownies in the refrigerator, simply place them into an airtight container. You can use plastic containers with a lid or a zippered storage bag.
Go to the recipe: Pecan Brownies
How long brownies last in the refrigerator?
Brownies last in the refrigerator for up to one week. While they don't need to be refrigerated most of the time, if you refrigerate brownies it helps extend their freshness. Refrigerators keep the brownies cool and protect them from variable room temperatures.
Worried about if brownies will get hard in the refrigerator? Simply, bring the brownies back to room temperature before serving them!
Go to the recipe: Brownies with Cream Cheese Frosting
How to reheat brownies?
The first and easiest option is to reheat brownies in the microwave. You can do this by heating the brownies for 10-20 seconds until warmed to your liking. If your brownies are dry, wrap them in a damp paper towel before microwaving to achieve rejuvenated, moist brownies in no time.
To reheat brownies in the oven, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Once preheated, place your brownies on a baking sheet or pan and warm them for about 5 minutes until heated to your liking.
You can also reheat them in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes at 200 degrees Fahrenheit.
Go to the recipe: Brownie Blondies
Control the moisture
Moisture can have a big impact on how long are brownies good for. If you notice excess moisture in the container at room temperature, add paper towels underneath the brownies to absorb it. Alternatively, if your stored brownies seem dry, add a slice of bread to the container to keep your brownies perfectly soft.
Cut to Eat
After your brownies have been baked, resist the urge to cut them into squares. Instead, just cut a square or two to eat now and leave the rest of the tray in one, large piece.
This will help keep the brownies fresh and gooey. Then anytime you want to enjoy a homemade brownie, just cut a single piece out of the pan! Your brownies will last much longer with this easy method.
Go to the recipe: White Chocolate Brownies
For more expert tips and recipes, visit the original How to Store Brownies article at Spatula Desserts.
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