Flaky Cream Cheese Pie Crust

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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.

Submitted by ILIANITA
Published on April 4, 2019
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 45 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 9-inch pie shell
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into 3/4-inch cubes

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ cup cold cream cheese

  • 1 tablespoon iced water

  • 1 ½ teaspoons cider vinegar

Directions

  1. Place a medium bowl into freezer to chill.

  2. Wrap cubed butter in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. Place dough back into the plastic bag and flatten into a disk. Refrigerate, 45 minutes to overnight, before using.

Cook's Note:

You can use pastry flour in place of the all-purpose flour if preferred.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

162 Calories
11g Fat
13g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 162
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 7g 36%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 96mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 13g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 2g 5%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 30mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.