Cream cheese pie crust

This was a big weekend in New York City. It was Halloween, which is always a production (I skipped it). It was the weekend of the New York City Marathon. And most importantly (to me anyway), it was…

This flaky cream cheese Pie Crust is my go-to recipe for pie crust. It bakes beautifully and doesn't become soggy. It can be used for any kind of pie.

The combo of cream cheese & butter creates a super forgiving crust that doesn't get easily over-worked and is much easier to roll out....

Cream Cheese Pie Crust. Half cream cheese, half butter, all delicious goodness. Stays flaky and tastes so much better than using all shortening or butter!

This is my favorite pie crust. It took several years and over fifty tries to get it just right and is the soul of this book. It is unlike any other cream cheese pie crust because, in addition to being tender, it is also flaky. In fact, it is very similar in texture to almost as flaky but a little softer and more tender, and it browns more when baked, resulting in a rich golden color.

If you’ve been around here for very long, you likely already know that we love cream cheese. From dips to desserts (and obviously on our morning bagel),

A simple and fluffy cream cheese pastry that whips up in no time at all, perfect for tarts, pies or small hors d'oeuvres.

Immerse yourself in the layers of our Cream Cheese Pie, a dessert that combines the charm of a golden and crumbly graham cracker crust with the luxurious silkiness of a cream cheese filling. With each bite you'll experience a medley of textures and flavors. The crust offering a crunch while the cream cheese filling delicately melts on your palate enhanced by the sweet allure of vanilla. Topped with a velvety sour cream topping that adds a contrast, to the layers below this pie is more than…

There atre certain food that fir the holiday. Thanksgiving is a holiday the proves, it's a pecan pie kind of day. You like pie, I like pie.

The main ingredient isn't just for bagels....

Mini Cherry Pie Tarts with Easy Cream Cheese Pie Crust are the perfect two bites of buttery crust and tart, tangy cherries!

A flaky, buttery, tangy, delicious crust that's as forgiving as a shortening crust - but way more flavorful. MAYBE Brookey's favorite pie crust.

My Famous Cream Cheese Pie: A Decadent Classic Introduction Who can resist a slice of rich, velvety cream cheese pie? Whether you’re a fan of cheesecakes or just have a soft spot for creamy desserts,

No-Bake Cream Cheese Peanut Butter Pie is a rich, creamy, and utterly decadent dessert that’s perfect for any peanut butter lover. This dreamy pie has a smooth, velvety peanut butter filling made with cream cheese and whipped topping, all nestled in a crunchy graham cracker crust. It’s not too sweet, but it’s loaded with flavor. The best part? There’s no need to turn on the oven! It’s ideal for summer gatherings, potlucks, or any time you crave a no-fuss, crowd-pleasing dessert. If you’re a…

These easy strawberry hand pies have a cream cheese crust and are filled with homemade strawberry pie filling! This strawberry hand pie recipe is perfect for spring or summer dessert! You know how inside of

Do you need a go-to homemade pie crust recipe? If so, this Flaky Pie Crust is a super tender, melt-in-your mouth and perfect for every pie filling...

Sour Cream Pie Crust is an easy homemade pie crust recipe that is extremely forgiving. It makes a delicious pastry crust that is so tender, and flaky.

This easy recipe for No Bake Coconut Cream Pie is for all the coconut lovers! Easy to make thanks to the coconut cream pudding mixes.

Easy is the name of the game here. We want pie, after all, not tears of frustration. Cream cheese is our secret weapon. It helps make a crust that holds together and stays tender no matter the amount of manhandling we put it through. The ingredients and proportions of a cream cheese crust are pretty standard. It’s equal parts cream cheese and unsalted butter, mixed with flour and bound together with a little vinegar and cold water. (You won’t taste the vinegar in the finished pie.

For a novice baker, this is the most forgiving dough to work with. The cream cheese allows this pastry some elasticity but still produces tender and flaky results. From the book "Mad Hungry," by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Artisan Books).