Fridge Guide › Cream

How Long Does Cream Last in the Fridge?

About 10 days in the fridge.

Cream keeps for about 10 days in the fridge.

Watercolor illustration of cream
Typical shelf lifeabout 10 days
Where to keep itRefrigerator
CategoryDairy

How to store cream

Refrigerate upright; once opened, eat within 5 days

Good to know

Whip it and it turns into clouds; before whipping, it's just liquid cream

What to cook with cream

Creamy Tomato Soup

Velvety tomato soup with a touch of cream — cozy, comforting, and ready in 25 minutes.

25 min · easy · serves 2

Creamy Mushroom Pasta

Silky cream sauce with savory mushrooms and garlic — a restaurant-style pasta you can make in 20 minutes.

20 min · easy · serves 2

Carrot and Ginger Soup

Warming blended carrot soup with a subtle ginger kick — naturally sweet and vibrantly orange.

30 min · easy · serves 3

Baked Potato with Sour Cream

A fluffy baked potato loaded with butter, sour cream, and scallions — the simplest comfort food.

65 min · easy · serves 2

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