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Pie Crust With Cream Cheese Butter And Flour

Pie Crust With Cream Cheese And Butter

Introduction

If you are a fan of homemade pies, you must know that a good pie crust is the foundation of any great pie. While there are many pie crust recipes out there, this one made with cream cheese, butter, and flour is a game-changer. The combination of cream cheese and butter gives the crust a rich and flaky texture, while the flour provides structure. In this article, we will walk you through the steps of making a perfect pie crust with cream cheese, butter, and flour.

Gather Your Ingredients

Flour, Butter, And Cream Cheese

Before you start making your pie crust, make sure you have all the necessary ingredients on hand. You will need:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
  • 4 oz cream cheese, cold and cut into small pieces
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons ice water

Prepare Your Dough

Rolling Pin And Dough

Now that you have gathered your ingredients, it's time to make the dough. Follow these steps:

  1. In a large bowl, mix the flour, salt, and sugar together.
  2. Add the cold butter and cream cheese to the bowl and use a pastry blender or your fingers to cut the butter and cream cheese into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Sprinkle ice water over the mixture, one tablespoon at a time, and mix until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overmix.
  4. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and shape it into a disk.
  5. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out.

Roll Out Your Dough

Rolling Out Pie Dough

Once your dough has chilled, it's time to roll it out. Follow these steps:

  1. Remove the dough from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes.
  2. On a lightly floured surface, use a rolling pin to roll the dough out into a circle that is about 1/8 inch thick and 12 inches in diameter.
  3. Gently transfer the dough to a 9-inch pie dish and trim the edges to leave about 1/2 inch overhang.
  4. Crimp the edges of the dough with a fork or your fingers to create a decorative edge.

Bake Your Pie Crust

Baking Pie Crust

Now that your pie crust is ready, it's time to bake it. Follow these steps:

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
  2. Line the pie crust with parchment paper or aluminum foil and fill it with pie weights or dried beans. This will prevent the crust from puffing up during baking.
  3. Bake the crust for 20 minutes.
  4. Remove the pie weights or beans and parchment paper or foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.

Conclusion

There you have it, a delicious and flaky pie crust made with cream cheese, butter, and flour. This recipe is perfect for any type of pie, whether it's sweet or savory. So the next time you are in the mood for baking, give this recipe a try and impress your family and friends with your homemade pie crust.

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