**Marie Callender’s** is one of the top-loved restaurant chains in the US, known for delicious comfort foods such as mac and cheese, pot roast, and pies. Marie Callender’s pies are famous for their crusts, crafted from a mix of flour and butter imported from England. The mild, buttery taste of the crust pairs perfectly with a variety of fillings, whether they’re classic, fruity, sweet, or savory. It’s super easy to make this pie crust recipe, and you’ll find the outcome delightful. You’ll simply love this **Marie Callender’s pie crust recipe**!
Quick Meal Facts
Prep time
25 minutes
Cooking time
1 hour
Total Time
1 hour 25 minutes
Ease of Cooking
The recipe is considered medium-difficulty and you need to follow the instructions to achieve the perfect pie crust.
Servings
6 servings
Cuisine
French/American
Course
Side dish
Ingredients
This pie crust recipe is quick, easy and requires only 4 ingredients.
- 2 sticks of unsalted butter
- 2 ¼ cups all purpose flour
- 8-10 tbsp ice water
- 1 tsp salt
Equipment Needed
In order to get the best results, it’s essential to have the basic pastry equipment for this recipe.
- Food processor bowl
- Rolling pin
- Parchment paper
- Pastry mat
Cooking method
Making pie crust can be difficult. It may sound easy but it’s not
- Slice the butter into ¼ inch cubes and let it chill
- In a food processor bowl, mix flour, butter and salt
- Pulse for 15-20 or until the mixture resembles coarse sand with butter chunks
- At a time, add 1 tbsp of ice water and pulse 4-5 times
- Stop adding water once the mixture start to leave the sides of the food processor bowl
- On a work surface, place the dough and mash it together with your hands
- The dough should be divided into 2 equal parts, rolled into 4 inch disks
- Place them in a ziplock bag or a plastic wrap and put them in the refrigerator for about 1 hour
- After removing the dough from the fridge, give it some time to rest before rolling it out
- Flour your rolling pin and work surface prior to rolling out the dough
- The dough disks should be rolled out to 4 inches larger bigger than the pie pan
- Let the crust rest for 5 minutes after rolling it out
- Carefully place the pie crust in the pan, then proceed with the filling of your preference
- Put a second crust on top of the pie and bake as recommended
Serving Suggestions
There is a wide variety of fillings you could serve this delicious pie crust with. For example you could make a homemade peach, banana or an apple pie. A lemon pound pie would be a great combo too! Fruit fillings such as peaches, blueberries, apples (and their ilk) soften and then simmer gently as the crust slowly bakes for a considerable amount of time in the oven.
How to store Marie Callender’s pie crust?
Uncooked pie dough can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. If you wish to store it for longer than that, it’s suggested to freeze it. This pie crust recipe is freezer-friendly too. You can freeze the pie crust rolled out into a pie pan, at the disc stage or pre-baked.
Nutritional Information
A serving (27g) of store bought Marie Callender’s pie crust has 120 kcal.
Table from nutritionix.com
How can I tweak Marie Callender’s pie crust ?
This basic and simple crust can be made for any kind of time and it only needs a few minutes. If you wish to prepare a tender pie crust, you’ll have to avoid water as it promotes gluten growth. A way to limit the water is to use vodka instead as it has less water by volume and loses its alcohol after baking.
FAQs
Is Marie Callender’s pie recipe suitable for vegetarians?
Marie Callender’s pie crust is dairy free so it’s suitable for both vegetarians and vegans.
What type of pie crust is Marie Callender’s pie crust?
Pie crust comes in 3 different varieties: Páte Brisè, Páte sucrée and Páte sablée. Páte Brisè is broken butter, Páte sucrée is sweet while Páte sablée is basically a shortbread. Marie Callender’s pie crust is Páte Brisè, referring to the shattered chunks of fat in the pie crust. The texture of this pie crust is delicate and flaky.
Should I grease and flour the pie pan for this Marie Callender’s pie crust recipe?
The pie pan doesn’t need to be dusted with flour or greased as the texture might be affected by it. It’s recommended to not grease the pan if you want a tender and flaky pie.
Conclusion
To sum up, making pie crust may seem intimidating but if you follow the instructions it’s simple! This Marie Callender’s pie recipe is easy to make, affordable and delicious. Give this recipe a try to amaze your family and friends with your culinary skills! For more tips and tricks on how to remove a whole pie from a pan, check our article here!