This flaky pastry pie crust, known as pate sucree, is the perfect vessel for your favorite pies. Use this with my chocolate haupia pie recipe for a decadent dessert any time of the year. It also makes a perfect shell for a Quiche Lorraine.If making a cold pie, prebake the crust in a convection oven at 450 F for about 10 minutes, or until it's golden brown. In a regular oven, bake it at 350 F for 15-20 minutes.
4tablespoonsice wateror more as needed to form a soft dough
Instructions
Pulse a few seconds in food processor. Push down sides with rubber spatula. Drizzle the ice water into the mixture.
Remove and roll out. If it breaks apart, drizzle a bit more water. Wrap into plastic wrap and chill about 20 minutes.
Place some flour on your work surface and on rolling pin. Start in center and roll out clockwise until it is about 1/8-inch thick.
Place pie crust carefully into pie pan and cut off excess edges. Pinch edges in a flute pattern.
If making a cold pie, such as the chocolate haupia pie, prebake crust in a convection oven at 450 F for about 10 minutes, or until it's golden brown. In a regular oven, bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes.
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