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How to Blind Bake a Pie Crust

How to blind bake a pie crust with step by step photo instructions. Use this method for recipes that need a partially baked pie crust.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 1
Calories: 777 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • one pie crust recipe
  • one nine-inch pie plate
  • dry rice dried beans, etc for pie weights
  • parchment paper

Instructions

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  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Cut a circle of parchment paper that is large enough to fit into a 9-inch pie plate and come up the edges as well.
  2. Place your rolled out pie crust in the pie plate and crimp the edge.
  3. Line the pie crust with the parchment circle.
  4. Gently add the pie weights into the pan, filling it 1/2 of the way and are up the sides of the pie plate. The weights ensure that the crust holds its shape during baking and doesn't slump in the pan or bubble up.
  5. Chill the pie for 10 minutes in the fridge.
  6. Place into the preheated oven.
  7. Bake until the edges of the pie are just turning golden brown, not anymore. Remove the crust from the oven and remove the pie weights and the paper.
  8. If you'll be baking the crust once it's filled (chess pie, etc.) return the pie to the oven and bake the crust until the bottom is just beginning to color, around another 6 to 8 minutes.
  9. If you're making a cream pie or refrigerated pie, you must bake it until the entire crust is golden brown, about 15 minutes longer.
  10. Remove and cool completely, then use in your recipe as directed.

Notes

  • you can use your favorite pie recipe for this method 

Nutrition Information

Calories 777kcal (39%) Carbohydrates 83g (28%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 44g (68%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 21g Sodium 695mg (29%) Potassium 165mg (5%) Fiber 4g (16%) Vitamin A 2IU (0%) Calcium 32mg (3%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 777

% Daily Value*

Calories 777kcal 39%
Carbohydrates 83g 28%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 44g 68%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 21g 105%
Sodium 695mg 29%
Potassium 165mg 4%
Fiber 4g 16%
Vitamin A 2IU 0%
Calcium 32mg 3%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.