Cream Cheese Pie Pastry (Makes 2 Crusts)
A tender, buttery cream cheese pie pastry that’s easy to make and versatile for sweet or savory pies. Makes enough for a double crust, or freeze one half for later.
Ingredients
Pastry
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 6 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 4 tbsp heavy cream
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar (if pie is sweet)
- ¾ tsp salt
Optional Egg Wash
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tbsp water
- Decorating sugar or cinnamon sugar (optional)
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the butter with the cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add the heavy cream and beat until smooth. Add the flour, sugar (if using), and salt. Beat on low speed just until the dough begins to hold together. Turn the dough out onto a generously floured surface. Gather the dough into a ball, knead it a few times, and divide it into two uniform pieces.3/4 cup unsalted butter | 6 ounces cream cheese | 4 tbsp heavy cream | 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour | 1 tbsp granulated sugar (if pie is sweet) | 3/4 tsp salt
- Shape each portion into a flattened disk and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. At this point, you can freeze the pie disks for later use. Take one disk out of the refrigerator and roll it out to approximately 12 inches in diameter. Line the pie plate, leaving an overhang of about an inch. Fill the pie shell as desired. Roll out the second disk and fit it over the filling. Seal the top by overlapping the bottom and turning it under, then crimp as desired.
- Combine the egg yolk and water in a bowl; whisk to blend. Brush over the crust. If desired, sprinkle lightly with decorating sugar or a cinnamon sugar blend. With a sharp knife, cut a few vents in the top crust to allow steam to escape.1 egg yolk | 1 tbsp water | Decorating sugar or cinnamon sugar (optional)
- Bake the pie following your recipe instructions. Check your pie after 30–40 minutes of baking. If the edges are browning too quickly, cover them with a pie shield or a strip of foil to prevent burning.
Nutrition
Calories: 204kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 146mgPotassium: 42mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 480IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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