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How to Blind Bake Pie Crust

Knowing how to blind bake a pie crust is so helpful if you love to make all kinds of pies! Use my favorite pie crust recipe for a perfectly flaky, buttery crust every time!

Prep Time
15 mins
Chilling Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 1 pie crust
Calories: 777 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 Homemade Pie Crust (recipe makes 2 crusts)

Instructions

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  1. Make the pie crust recipe. Divide into two discs and chill or freeze until ready to use.
  2. Roll out the chilled pie crust on a floured surface. Carefully transfer it to a 9-inch pie plate. Tuck edges under and crimp using your thumb and forefinger or other preferred method.
  3. Chill for 15-20 minutes in the freezer. This helps set the crust and prevents it from shrinking as much. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F while the crust is chilling.
  4. Line the chilled pie crust with parchment paper that you first crumple up then smooth out. Fill with pie weights, then bake for 15-17 minutes until the edges are starting to brown.
  5. Remove the pie from the oven and carefully lift out the pie weights using the parchment paper as a sling. Dock the crust by pricking it several times on the bottom and sides.
  6. Return the crust to the oven and bake for another 7-8 minutes for a partially baked crust or for 15 minutes until golden brown for a fully-baked crust.
  7. Cool completely before filling.

Notes

  • Freezing: You can freeze an unbaked pie crust for 30-60 minutes, then wrap the crust in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 months to always have a crust on hand that is ready to bake. Let the crust thaw for a few hours in the fridge before baking.
  • Freezing: You can freeze an unbaked pie crust for 30-60 minutes, then wrap the crust in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 months to always have a crust on hand that is ready to bake. Let the crust thaw for a few hours in the fridge before baking.
  • Make-ahead: I frequently will bake my pie crust the day before I plan to fill them. It can be stored on the counter overnight before filling the next day.

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: 1pie crust

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.