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How to Crimp Pie Crust

Want to make your pie crust look even more amazing? Learn how to crimp the edges using just your fingers. No special equipment required!

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 1 pie crust
Calories: 1296 kcal
Course: Others
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 10-12 ounces prepared pie dough

Instructions

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  1. Roll out the pie dough on a lightly floured surface into a circle that's slightly larger than a standard 10-inch pie dish.
  2. Lift the rolled-out dough and gently place it into the pie dish, making sure it fits snugly all over the base.
  3. Use scissors or a knife to trim any excessive overhang, but leave about 1 inch of dough hanging over the edges.
  4. Gently press the dough with your thumb and index finger of one hand from the outside to form a V shape. Then use your thumb and index finger from your other hand to press the inside of the V shape from the inside. This forms the point of the V shape for both sides of the crust.
  5. Begin at one end and work your way around the entire pie dough.
  6. Refrigerate or freeze for 15-30 minutes while preparing your desired filling. This will help to prevent the pie dough from shrinking when you bake it.

Notes

  • The nutrition label is for 1 whole pie crust and has not been divided into servings. Find more nutrition facts on your recipe of choice.
  • Storage: If you're not ready to use your pie crust immediately, you can cover it loosely with plastic wrap (to avoid damaging the crimped edges) and refrigerate the wrapped pie crust in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • If you're not ready to use your pie crust immediately, you can cover it loosely with plastic wrap (to avoid damaging the crimped edges) and refrigerate the wrapped pie crust in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1pie crust Calories 1296kcal (65%) Carbohydrates 138g (46%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 74g (114%) Saturated Fat 23g (115%) Polyunsaturated Fat 9g Monounsaturated Fat 34g Sodium 1160mg (48%) Potassium 275mg (8%) Fiber 7g (28%) Vitamin A 3IU (0%) Calcium 54mg (5%) Iron 7mg (39%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1pie crust

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1296

% Daily Value*

Serving 1pie crust
Calories 1296kcal 65%
Carbohydrates 138g 46%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 74g 114%
Saturated Fat 23g 115%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9g 53%
Monounsaturated Fat 34g 170%
Sodium 1160mg 48%
Potassium 275mg 6%
Fiber 7g 28%
Vitamin A 3IU 0%
Calcium 54mg 5%
Iron 7mg 39%

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