CREAM-CHEESE PIE CRUST
Make and share this Cream-cheese Pie Crust recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Marg CaymanDesigns
Categories Dessert
Time 15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425°F if you are baking the pie shell.
- Combine the flour and salt in a mixing bowl and stir with a fork to mix, or put into the food processor.
- Add the shortening and cream cheese, and cut them into the flour until the mixture looks like small pebbles, it will be irregular, and some pieces will be larger than others, or process with"pulses" in a food processor.
- Sprinkle the water evenly over the mixture, a little at a time, stirring with a fork or with"pulses" after each addition to distribute the water evenly.
- Depending on the moisture in the cream cheese, the dough might not need all of the second tablespoon.
- If it feels quite soft (but not sticky), and holds together in a rough ball, it is ready to roll out.
- Shape it into a cake about 1 inch thick.
- Dust your rolling surface and rolling pin with flour, and roll the dough into a circle about 1/2 inch thick and at least 2 inches larger than the inverted pie pan.
- Transfer the dough to the pie pan, trim and crimp the edges, and the pie shell is ready to he filled before baking, or to be partially baked or fully baked.
- To bake the pie shell; Prick the dough all over with a fork at 1/2-inch intervals.
- Press a 12-inch square of heavy-duty foil snugly into the pie shell.
- Bake for 6 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for 4 minutes more if you want a partially baked shell.
- If the dough begins to puff or swell, push it down with the tines of a fork.
- If you want a fully baked shell, bake for 8 to 10 minutes more, or until it is lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.9, Fat 13.7, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 15.9, Sodium 188.7, Carbohydrate 12.3, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.1, Protein 2.7
FLAKY CREAM CHEESE PIE CRUST
This is my favorite pie crust. It took several years and over fifty tries to get it just right and is the soul of this book. It is unlike any other cream cheese pie crust because, in addition to being tender, it is also flaky. In fact, it is very similar in texture to almost as flaky but a little softer and more tender, and it browns more when baked, resulting in a rich golden color.
Provided by Rose Levy Beranbaum
Categories Food Processor Freeze/Chill Pastry Pie Quick & Easy
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Food processor method:
- Cut the butter into small (about 3/4-inch) cubes. Wrap it in plastic wrap and freeze it until frozen solid, at least 30 minutes. Place the flour, salt, and baking powder in a reclosable gallon-size freezer bag and freeze for at least 30 minutes.
- Place the flour mixture in a food processor with the metal blade and process for a few seconds to combine. Set the bag aside.
- Cut the cream cheese into 3 or 4 pieces and add it to the flour. Process for about 20 seconds or until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Add the frozen butter cubes and pulse until none of the butter is larger than the size of a pea. (Toss with a fork to see it better.) Remove the cover and add the water and vinegar. Pulse until most of the butter is reduced to the size of small peas. The mixture will be in particles and will not hold together. Spoon it into the plastic bag. (For a double-crust pie, it is easiest to divide the mixture in half at this point.)
- Holding both ends of the bag opening with your fingers, knead the mixture by alternately pressing it, from the outside of the bag with the knuckles and heels of your hands until the mixture holds together in one piece and feels slightly stretchy when pulled.
- Wrap the dough with the plastic wrap, flatten it into a disc (or discs) and refrigerate for at least 45 minutes, preferably overnight. (For a pie shell and lattice, divide it in a ratio of two thirds:one third - use about 9.5 ounces for the shell and the rest for the lattice, flattening the smaller part into a rectangle.)
- Hand method:
- Place a medium mixing bowl in the freezer to chill.
- Cut the butter into small (about 3/4-inch) cubes. Wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes.
- Place the flour, salt, and baking powder in a medium bowl and whisk to combine. Add the cream cheese and rub the mixture between your fingers to blend the cream cheese into the flour until it resembles coarse meal. Spoon the mixture, together with the cold butter, into a reclosable gallon-size freezer bag. Expel any air from the bag and close it. Use a rolling pin to flatten the butter into thin flakes. Place the bag in the freezer for at least 10 minutes or until the butter is very firm.
- Transfer the mixture to the chilled bowl, scraping the sides of the bag. Set the bag aside. Sprinkle the mixture with the water and vinegar, tossing lightly with a rubber spatula. Spoon it into the plastic bag. (For a two-crust pie, it is easiest to divide the mixture in half at this point.)
- Holding both ends of the bag opening with your fingers, knead the mixture by alternately pressing it, from the outside of the bag, with the knuckles and heels of your hands until the mixture holds together in one piece and feels slightly stretchy when pulled.
- Wrap the dough with plastic wrap, flatten it into a disc (or discs), and refrigerate for at least 45 minutes, preferably overnight. (For a pie shell and lattice, divide it in a ratio of two thirds:one third - use about 9.5 ounces for the shell and the rest for the lattice, flattening the smaller part into a rectangle.)
- Store:
- Refrigerated, up to 2 days; frozen, up to 3 months.
- Understanding
- A classic cream cheese crust contains no water and is more tender than an all-butter crust but not at all flaky. I have found it to be so tender it is impossible to use for a lattice top and the bottom crust often develops cracks through which a filling will leak and stick to the bottom of the pan. Very little water is needed, because the cream cheese contains 51 percent water. The addition of a small amount of water connects the two gluten-forming proteins in the flour, producing the rubbery, stretchy gluten that strenghtens the structure just enough to prevent cracking when the crust bakes. This pie crust does not shrink or distort as much as an all-butter crust because there is less development of gluten. The acidity of the vinegar weakens the gluten that forms, making the crust still more tender and less likely to shrink. If desired, it can be replaced with water.
- Cream cheese is 51 percent water and 37.7 percent fat, so 3 ounces contain 1.53 ounces (about 3 tablespoons) or water and 1.13 ounces of fat. That means that the pie crust with 6.5 ounces of flour contains the equivalent of about 4 1/2 tablespoons of water. Compared to the all-butter crust, this crust has about 1 tablespoon more water, 1.13 ounces more of fat, and .34 ounce more milk solids. The extra fat in the cream cheese coats some of the proteins in the flour, limiting the development of gluten, which would make it tougher. The milk solids add both flavor and smoothness of texture.
- The baking powder lifts and aerates the dough slightly without weakening it, but it also makes it seem more tender.
- In developing this recipe, I found that if not using the vinegar and baking powder to tenderize the crust, it is advisable to add one quarter of the butter together with the cream cheese when using all-purpose flour. This helps to moisture-proof it but, of course, takes away a little from the flakiness, as there is less butter available to add in larger pieces to create layers.
THE PERFECT CREAM CHEESE PIE CRUST
This pie crust will not crumble or tear when you try to pick it up. I use it for the holidays. It makes 6 pie crusts, so I make it for Thanksgiving and then freeze what I don't use for Christmas. It can be frozen for up to 6 months.
Provided by Carmen
Categories Desserts Pies 100+ Pie Crust Recipes Pastry Crusts
Time 20m
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Cream together the cream cheese, butter, and salt in a large mixing bowl until evenly blended. Mix in the flour until a dough forms; divide into 6 balls. Use immediately or wrap tightly and freeze until needed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 141 calories, Carbohydrate 12.1 g, Cholesterol 25.5 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 68.6 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
FOOLPROOF PHILLY PIE CRUST RECIPE
Looking for a goof-proof (and glorious) pie crust recipe? Watch our video to learn how all it takes is flour, butter and PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Place flour in large bowl. Cut in cream cheese and butter with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Shape dough into ball; flatten into disk. Wrap tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate 1 hour.
- Place dough between 2 lightly floured sheets of waxed paper; roll into 10-inch round. Discard top sheet of waxed paper. Spray 9-inch pie plate with cooking spray; invert over dough. Flip pie plate, holding pie plate and dough together. Discard second sheet of waxed paper. Gently press dough onto bottom and up side of pie plate. Flute edge of crust, if desired, then use as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 150 mg, Carbohydrate 12 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 1 g, Protein 3 g
FLAKY CREAM CHEESE PIE CRUST
This is the last crust recipe you will ever use. This wonderful crust is tender and flaky and made with cream cheese. It also browns nicely when baked, resulting in a rich golden color.
Provided by ILIANITA
Categories Desserts Pies 100+ Pie Crust Recipes Pastry Crusts
Time 1h45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place a medium bowl into freezer to chill.
- Wrap cubed butter in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Place 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon flour in a medium bowl; add salt and whisk to combine. Rub in cream cheese using clean fingers until mixture develops coarse crumbs. Place cream cheese mixture and chilled butter into a gallon-size resealable plastic bag.
- Flatten the cream cheese-butter mixture into thin flakes through the bag, using a rolling pin. Freeze until mixture is firm, about 10 minutes. Pour mixture into the chilled bowl. Sprinkle with water and vinegar, tossing lightly with a spatula. Knead until dough holds together and is slightly elastic.
- Place dough back into the plastic bag and flatten into a disk. Refrigerate, 45 minutes to overnight, before using.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.3 calories, Carbohydrate 12.9 g, Cholesterol 30.9 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 95.7 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
CREAM CHEESE CRUST
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 4h
Yield 1 disk dough
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Pulse the flour, sugar and salt in a food processor. Add the butter and pulse until it is the size of peas. Add the cream cheese and pulse until it is the size of peas. Add the vinegar and 2 tablespoons ice water and pulse a few times, until the dough holds together when squeezed. Gather into a ball on a sheet of plastic wrap. Pat into a disk, wrap and chill at least 4 hours.
NO ROLL CREAM CHEESE CRUST
This is a simple one crust pie shell, perfect for sweet baked pies like apple, pumpkin and blueberry.
Provided by KelBel
Categories Dessert
Time 15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Soften cream cheese and butter and mix together.
- Mix together flour, sugar, and salt and incorporate a little at a time into the butter/cream cheese mixture.
- Press into a 9-inch pie plate and prick with fork.
- Bake for about 10 minutes at 350 degrees (this will partially bake the crust and it will completely bake with the filling).
- Add pie filling of choice and bake as directed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.8, Fat 16.8, SaturatedFat 10.5, Cholesterol 46.5, Sodium 270.4, Carbohydrate 24.5, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 6.3, Protein 3.6
PARADISE PUMPKIN PIE WITH CREAM CHEESE
Serve a slice of paradise when you make our Paradise Pumpkin Pie with Cream Cheese recipe! This layered pumpkin pie with cream cheese is a perfect Thanksgiving dessert that people of all ages will love.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Thanksgiving Desserts
Time 1h35m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Prepare crust in 9-inch pie plate as directed on package for one crust filled pie.
- Beat cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar and vanilla with mixer until blended. Add 1 egg; mix well. Pour into crust.
- Mix pumpkin, milk, spices, remaining sugar and eggs in separate bowl until blended; pour slowly over cream cheese layer in crust.
- Bake 1 hour 5 min. or until center is set. Cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Sodium 290 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 8 g
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