Pie Crust Made With Butter And Cream Cheese
Pie crusts are an essential part of any pie, and the perfect crust can make or break a pie. Many people use store-bought pie crusts, but making your own can be easy and even more delicious. In this article, we'll show you how to make a pie crust with butter and cream cheese.
Ingredients
To make this pie crust, you'll need the following ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
- 4 ounces cream cheese, cold and cut into small pieces
- 4-6 tablespoons ice water
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and sugar.
2. Add the cold butter and cream cheese to the bowl, and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter and cream cheese into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse sand.
3. Add 4 tablespoons of ice water and mix until the dough comes together. If the dough is still dry, add more ice water, one tablespoon at a time.
4. Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a disk. Wrap each disk in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
5. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
6. Remove one of the dough disks from the refrigerator and roll it out on a lightly floured surface until it is about 1/8 inch thick.
7. Transfer the rolled-out dough to a 9-inch pie dish and press it into the bottom and sides of the dish. Trim any excess dough from the edges.
8. Fill the pie crust with your desired filling and repeat steps 6-7 with the second dough disk.
9. Bake the pie according to your recipe's instructions.
Tips
- Make sure your butter and cream cheese are cold before adding them to the flour mixture. This will help create a flaky crust.
- Don't overwork the dough. Mix it until it just comes together, and then stop.
- If the dough is too sticky, add more flour. If it's too dry, add more water.
- If you don't have a pastry cutter, you can use your fingers to cut the butter and cream cheese into the flour mixture.
Conclusion
Making your own pie crust with butter and cream cheese is easy and delicious. Follow these simple steps and tips to create a crust that is flaky, buttery, and perfect for any pie.
