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Cream Cheese Crust

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"My mom's cream cheese crust recipe is a sell out to friends and family who try her apple pie. Cream cheese adds flavor and texture to the pie." — Cathy Tagle

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Original recipe makes 1 - crust for 9 inch pie Change Servings

1/2 cup cream cheese
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup butter

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Directions

Soften cream cheese and butter and mix together incorporating flour a little at a time.
Roll out with a rolling pin between 2 wax papers. Transfer to a 9-inch pie plate and prick with fork before half-baking to prevent shrinkage. Bake for about 10 minutes at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

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I HAVE BEEN MAKING THIS RECIPE FOR 50 YEARS LEARNING IT AT MY MOM'S KNEE. WE NEVER ROLL IT BUT RATHER PAT IT INTO THE PAN USING THE HEEL OF OUR PALM OR KNUCKLES. LEMON ZEST PERKS UP THE FLAVOR IN A PEACH OR BLUEBERRY PIE CRUST. AS A SINGLE PERSON I FREEZE ½ THE DOUGH AND MAKE A 7" CRUST WITH THE OTHER HALF WITH GREAT SUCCESS! LATER IN THE SEASON I MAKE ANOTHER PIE WITH THE LEFTOVER DOUGH. IT NEVER FAILS.

—DASONG927

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Nov 09, 2003

This crust had great texture, but I had to add some ice water to make it form a nice ball. It rolled out great and it made a beautiful apple pie, however it had no flavor. Flaky and pretty, just no taste, so if you're looking for a no-flavor crust that won't take away from the good stuff you're filling it with, this is your crust, I howver like some flavor.

—LEPPGAC

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Nov 24, 2005

This crust was amazing with my caramel pecan pie! After reading other reviews that noted a lack of taste, I added 1/4 c. sugar and 1/2 tsp. salt, as well as 1/4 tsp. baking powder to give it a little extra rise and flakiness. It turned out flaky and delicious and I will use it for all of my pies from now on!!!

—Galactic1

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Jul 05, 2005

Wow! Who would have known that cream cheese would be so good in pie crust. I guess it's a given, as it's great in about anything. As to it having no flavor, we thought it had more flavor than traditional pie crust. I made this and used half whole wheat flour, then filled it with the Equal sweet potato pie found here.I took it to friends and they all raved a lot over this yummy pie the crust was superior and I just used the heel of my hand and pressed it in pan, then fluted the edges, it was so easy to shape, it looked very nice. I also added salt and shaved lemon peel. Thanks so much Cathy Tagle!

—HARLOW2

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Nov 25, 2007

This is a great recipe. I added a 1/4 c. of sugar and 1/2 tsp. of salt as suggested and it turned out wonderful. It tastes like a cookie!

—MARIASTARDUST

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Mar 10, 2005

I love this recipe! I made some pasteries with this crust and it was supper. I will be making this for all my pies,pasteries and just for baking! You will not be sorry if you try this! To make the dough easier to work with put it in the freezer for about 15 to 20 minutes but don't let it get to hard.

—Georiga's peach

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Nov 26, 2006

I made this crust exactly as described but added 1/2 tsp salt. That helped draw out a bit of the butter flavor which a previous reviewer felt was lacking. The crust was a nice complement to the pecan filling I used for my pie. The crust was very easy to handle and had a nice texture when baked. I did not give it five stars because it was not quite as tender and flaky as some other pie crust recipes. However, the ease of preparation far outweighs this minor flaw and I will use this recipe often. Thank you, Cathy

—DICKSIELEE

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Oct 23, 2007

This was my 1st crust ever...extremely easy...and delicious. I added sugar, salt and baking powder as adviced by other reviewer and was excellent idea. NO NEED to add water.

—Jessica

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Nutrition

Calories
238 kcal
12%

Carbohydrates
18.3 g
6%

Cholesterol
46 mg
15%

Fat
16.8 g
26%

Fiber
0.6 g
3%

Protein
3.6 g
7%

Sodium
125 mg
5%

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

Nutritional Information

Cream Cheese Crust

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 238
Calories from Fat: 151

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16.8g 26 %
Saturated Fat 10.5g 53 %
Cholesterol 46mg 15 %
Sodium 125mg 5 %
Potassium 46mg 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 18.3g 6 %
Dietary Fiber 0.6g 3 %
Protein 3.6g 7 %
Sugars 0.1g
Vitamin A 11 %
Vitamin C 0 %
Calcium 2 %
Iron 13 %
Thiamin 19 %
Niacin 16 %
Vitamin B6 1 %
Magnesium 2 %
Folate 25 %

* 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.