Cream (heavy) keeps about 10 days in the fridge at 40°F (4°C) or below, counting from the day you bought it. Frozen, it keeps about 3–4 months.
| Situation | Keeps for |
|---|---|
| Unopened · fridge | 10 days |
| Freezer | 3–4 months |
About 10 days at 40°F (4°C) or below, according to USDA FoodKeeper v128. That window runs from the day you bought it — FoodKeeper publishes no separate after-opening figure for this one.
Yes — keep Cream (heavy) at 40°F (4°C) or below. Refrigerate at 40°F (4°C) or below.
Look for: Sour or off smell; Mould or fuzzy spots; Curdled, slimy, lumpy, or separated texture; Yellowing or other discoloration. Never taste something to test it — when in doubt, throw it out.
Yes — USDA FoodKeeper v128 gives about 3–4 months in the freezer at 0°F (−18°C). Frozen food stays safe indefinitely; that window is about quality, not safety.