Can I Prepare Crescent Roll Crust in Advance for a Friday Event?

[kam]

I have a show on Friday evening after work - so I will need to prepare all of my food either on Thursday night or Friday when I get to the hosts house.

If I make something like the Clubhouse Chicken Squares that calls for a Crescent Roll crust - baked and cooled completely:

1. Can I do this on Thursday night, cover it well and leave it in the car (if it's chilly) or fridge all day Friday. Does it even need to be chilled if sitting that long?

2. If I make it at the host's house, how long does it take to cool before I can put the cream cheese type spread on?

Thanks!

 

[c00p]

I ALWAYS bake my crusts ahead of time. They don't even need to be chilled (at least not in my opinion, cuz it's bread!). I bake it either the night before or the morning of and just cover it with glad press 'n seal and it's great.

 

[raebates]

It will take a while to cool, especially on a stone. Make it the day before. As Andrea said, no need to refrigerate. You might want to run something under the crust a few minutes after you take it out of the oven. Sometimes it sticks if I don't.

 

[kam]

Thanks! I can cover it really well and just leave it in the car while I am at work!

 

[Staci]

Hi there! As a pampered chef consultant, I completely understand the need for convenience and preparation when it comes to hosting a show. In regards to your questions about the Clubhouse Chicken Squares, here are some tips that may help:1. Yes, you can definitely prepare the Crescent Roll crust on Thursday night and leave it in the fridge until Friday. It should be fine to transport in your car as long as it's kept at a cool temperature. However, if you have access to a fridge at the host's house, it would be best to keep it chilled until you're ready to assemble and bake.2. If you're making the dish at the host's house, it shouldn't take too long for the crust to cool. You can speed up the process by placing it in the fridge for a few minutes. Once it's cool to the touch, you can proceed with adding the cream cheese spread.I hope these tips help and I wish you all the best for your show on Friday evening! Let me know if you have any other questions or if there's anything I can assist you with. Happy cooking!