Learn how to make all kinds of pie crusts. From flaky all-butter pastry crust to crumb crusts like graham cracker or Oreo, these recipes and tutorials cover all the basics.
Biscoff Cookie Pie Crust Recipe (Speculoos Cookie Pie Crust) A Biscoff cookie pie crust, also called a speculoos cookie crust, is a simple crumb crust made from crushed Biscoff or other speculoos cookies, melted butter, and a little sugar. Almost any cookie or cracker can be crushed into crumbs and turned into an easy pie…
Pretzel Pie Crust Recipe Sweet, salty, and malty, pretzel pie crust is an unusual pie crust but a surprisingly delicious one. This easy pretzel pie crust is a crumb crust made from crushed hard pretzels, melted butter, and sugar. It comes together quickly and is a great choice for beginner bakers. Pretzel crust is most…
Crumb Crust for Pie | The Ultimate Guide to Pie Crust Series What is a Crumb Crust for Pie? A crumb crust is a pie crust made by grinding cookies or crackers into fine crumbs, mixing them with a little sugar and melted butter, and pressing the mixture into a pie pan. Unlike traditional pastry…
Pasta Frolla (Italian Shortcrust Pastry) Pasta frolla is an Italian shortcrust pastry used as the base for many Italian pies. It’s most notably used as the crust for Pastiera Napoletana, a popular Easter pie from Naples. Rather than the flaky, crimped crust you might picture when you think of an all-butter pie crust, pasta frolla…
Gingersnap Pie Crust Recipe If you’re looking for a pie crust that captures the warm, spicy flavors of the holidays, a gingersnap pie crust is the perfect choice. It’s just as easy to make as a graham cracker crust but instantly makes a pie stand out as homemade. Like other crumb crusts, gingersnap crust pairs…
Digestive Biscuit Pie Crust Recipe This Digestive biscuit pie crust recipe is perfect for banoffee pie or as a substitute for graham cracker crust. It’s quick, easy, and full of buttery flavor. Because it’s a crumb crust, there’s no rolling or shaping required—just crush, mix, and press. Its light, mildly sweet flavor lets the filling…
Graham cracker crust recipe with instructions on how to make a graham cracker crust, tips on baked or no-bake crusts, plus variations, pro tips, and storage.
An easy Oreo pie crust recipe with just cookies and butter for both beginner and experienced bakers. Includes options for vegan Oreo pie crust and gluten-free Oreo pie crust, plus tips for when to bake or freeze your crust. A quick, versatile base for no-bake desserts, cheesecakes, and cream pies.
A step-by-step guide to making the perfect buttery, flaky pie dough at home. Learn essential techniques for mixing, and discover the science behind pie dough so you can consistently bake tender, crisp, and delicious pies every time.