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Basic Flaky Pie Crust

Submitted by: stephanie 
Flaky, flaky, flaky. Cold vegetable shortening and ice water do the trick to make this classic crust true to its name. 

Make Ahead Pie Crusts

Submitted by: SUPERMOMOF4 
This is an easy crust to make ahead and the amounts match the package sizes so there is no need to measure anything! These freeze great. Making pies is easy as all you have to do is thaw the crust and roll. 

Butter Cookie Crust

Submitted by: Nona 
Just think of all the terrific pies this buttery and rich cookie crust will inspire. Chocolate cream pie. Coconut cream pie. Fresh strawberry pie. Lemon cheesecake pie. You get the picture ... 

Meringue Crust

Submitted by: Carol 
This recipe makes a sensational stiff and glossy meringue that is baked in a pie shell. It can be filled with pudding, custard, ice cream or fresh fruit. Try spreading the meringue with melted chocolate and pile with whipped cream and fresh strawberries. 

Cream Cheese Crust

Submitted by: Cathy Tagle 
This easy-to-make crust can make your favorite apple pie taste even more sensational. Cream cheese, flour, and butter are mixed together into a dough, rolled out between sheets of waxed paper, and plopped into a 9-inch pie tin. 

Mock Graham Cracker Crust

Submitted by: GYPSY-WITCH 
I used to wonder why I disliked cheesecake and key lime pie, since I like cream cheese pastry and lemon pie. Then I tried a key lime pie in a shortbread crust and realized it was the graham cracker crust I disliked. Both these desserts need a darker than usual crust, however. 

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Graham Cracker Crust I

Submitted by: Carol 
Remember this recipe when you want to whip up your favorite chocolate, coconut custard or banana cream pie. Butter, graham cracker crumbs and sugar are perfectly balanced in this recipe. And the mixture presses nicely into a pie pan, and can be pre-baked or just chilled. 

Cornflake Crust

Submitted by: Carol 
A perfect crust to hold a smooth creamy, no-bake filling, this cornflake crust couldn 't be easier to make. Crushed cornflakes cereal, sugar and butter are stirred together, pressed into a 9-inch pie tin, and chilled. 

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No Fail Pie Crust III

Submitted by: Becky 
A wonderful pie crust which you just can't mess up on! This recipe makes enough for 4 single crusts. 

Fried Pie Crust

Submitted by: HAMM 
This is the perfect crust for a no-bake custard or cream pie, and it 's so easy to whip up. Flour, brown sugar, coconut and butter are cooked until the butter and sugar melt and everything turns a beautiful golden brown. The crust is then pressed into a pie plate and cooled. 
 
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