{"id":1123056,"date":"2019-07-24T21:28:32","date_gmt":"2019-07-25T02:28:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=1123056"},"modified":"2024-09-19T08:13:29","modified_gmt":"2024-09-19T13:13:29","slug":"how-to-roll-out-pie-dough","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-roll-out-pie-dough\/","title":{"rendered":"5 No-Stress Secrets to Rolling out Pie Dough"},"content":{"rendered":"The idea of rolling out homemade pie dough can be intimidating. I get it. From cracks and holes to the precarious transfer between the countertop to the pie plate, there are lots of ways to err when making America's favorite dessert. But let's be honest, has a crumbly crust ever turned you away from a piece of homemade pie? I think not.\r\n\r\nSo, at the start, let's all agree on one thing: Even bad pie is good. Worst case scenario, you have to top it with your favorite vanilla ice cream<\/a>. You've created dessert nirvana regardless of the cracks in your crust.\r\n\r\nJust start with a tried-and-true classic pie crust recipe<\/a> and follow my five secrets. You won't need to count on the prepared stuff\u2014unless you're crunched for time. Then try our favorite brand<\/a>.\r\nSecret 1: Use copious amounts of flour<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\nTo start, use a generous amount of flour on your countertop and right on your pastry dough. This goes against all conventional wisdom and recommendations for working with pastry<\/a>, but it makes everything so much easier! Will it make your pastry dough be tougher than if you had skimped on flour? Yes. Will anyone notice that it's not as delicate as your usual crust? No, but they would notice your bleary, bloodshot eyes and patch of missing hair from crying and pulling your hair out over your mess of a pie crust. So, flour away.\r\nSecret 2: Stay ahead of the cracks<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\nAs you roll, stop periodically to crimp together any cracks that form, especially around the edges of the dough. Catching small cracks early will prevent them from becoming large cracks or holes later in the process. It takes extra time to do this, but it's essential!\r\n\r\nGive the dough a quarter of a turn as you roll it out to help create an even thickness and symmetrical shape. Turning the dough also helps loosen the dough from the counter to prevent sticking.\r\nSecret 3: Keep it clean<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\nYour rolling pin, that is! As you take breaks to flour the counter and turn your dough, rub your hand over the rolling pin to scrape off any little bits of dough that have gotten stuck to the pin. Those bits will stick to your dough, especially as it softens, and pull up dough in chunks, leaving infuriating holes and divots.\r\n\r\nA good rolling pin is a pastry-making must have. So are these other pie-baking tools.<\/a>\r\nSecret 4: Try this spatula trick<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nUse a long-handled spatula with a thin head to occasionally loosen the dough from your counter. This is especially handy as the dough gets thinner (and warmer) and is more likely to stick to your counter.\r\n\r\nYou can also use the spatula to help turn the dough as it gets more delicate. Look at those thin pieces of butter! That's pastry goodness waiting to puff into flaky layers in the oven.\r\n\r\nDoes butter make a superior pie crust? We had to find out.<\/a>\r\nSecret 5: Invest in a pastry brush<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\nEven though I'm a fan of rolling out dough with a generous amount flour, I also remove excess to prevent a floury taste and minimize any negative effect it might have on the texture of the crust. Before I transfer the pastry to the pie plate (I like this classic design)<\/a>, I brush off the excess flour. I also carefully brush off as much flour as I can from the under side of the dough before I make the transfer. A pastry brush with natural bristles<\/a> works better than one with silicone bristles.\r\n\r\nNow all you have to do is trim and flute the edge<\/a> and your blank canvas is ready for filling. One last secret: Be sure to put the unfilled crust in the fridge while making your filling. Cold butter will hold the shape of the fluted edge better than soft butter. It will also be better at creating flaky layers in your pastry as the pie bakes.\r\n\r\nSure, I said no pie is bad pie. But\u00a0your\u00a0<\/em>pie? Stick to these secrets and it's gonna be great.\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tGet the Hang of It with Our Favorite Pies<\/div>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t1 \/ 50<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Chocolate Chess Pie<\/a>Chocolate chess pie is all the gooey yumminess of chocolate pecan pie, without the pecans!Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nThe rich, chocolaty version of this classic southern pie tastes even better with a generous dollop of homemade whipped cream<\/a> on top. If you don't have time to make the crust from scratch, a store-bought pie crust<\/a> works too.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Apple Pie<\/a>Baking apple pie from scratch is a fall baking tradition we treasure. Perfect your technique with our apple pie recipe, full of all the tips and tricks you'll need.Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nWe recommend Granny Smith, Braeburn, Golden Delicious or Jonagold apples for this winning apple pie recipe. To keep the bottom of the pie from getting soggy, preheat the oven with a baking sheet already inside, then bake the pie on the warm baking sheet.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Easy Coconut Cream Pie<\/a>This dreamy coconut cream pie doesn't require much beyond simple pantry staples to bake up.Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nThanks to a refrigerated pie crust, this delicious coconut cream pie takes only half an hour to whip up before it needs to chill. If you like the sound of this, try more of our favorite coconut dessert recipes<\/a>.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>The Best Pecan Pie<\/a>This pecan pie recipe is our best yet, but be prepared: you\u2019ll be asked to make this recipe every single Thanksgiving from here on out.Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nLook up pecan pie in the dictionary and you'll find a photo of this beauty. The whiskey or bourbon is optional, but it adds a depth of flavor you won't want to miss.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Creamy Pina Colada Pie<\/a>This is a family favorite and super easy to make. Some like the consistency of this pina colada pie right out of the freezer and others prefer a softer pie\u2014either way it's delicious! \u2014Jenny Hales, Arcadia, OklahomaGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nIf you like pina coladas, then it's time to try the tropical classic in pie form. Serve it cold out of the freezer, or let it sit on the counter for a few minutes for a softer texture.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Peach Pie<\/a>Our peach pie recipe features a spiced peach filling nestled inside two buttery, flaky crusts. It\u2019s a delicious and traditional summer treat that stands beautifully in its simplicity, because why change perfection?Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nWhen peaches are in season, you can find us making\u2014and devouring\u2014this summertime classic. Add a scoop of homemade vanilla ice cream<\/a> for an extra special touch.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Peanut Butter Cream Pie<\/a>This no-bake peanut butter pie is rich, decadent and packed with as much peanut butter flavor as possible. The hardest part of the recipe is waiting for it to chill overnight!Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nQuick! You have last-minute guests coming over tomorrow, but nothing for dessert. Luckily, this lightning-fast recipe is ready in just 10 minutes, plus overnight chilling time.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>French Silk Pie<\/a>French silk pie combines the light texture of chocolate mousse with the delicate crunch of flaky pastry in every bite.Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nFor extra credit, make your own pie dough from scratch, then pour in the creamy chocolate filling after parbaking. We love this quick and easy classic butter pie crust recipe<\/a>.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Possum Pie<\/a>Possum pie may have a funny name, but it's as delicious as can be. The creamy, no-bake pie features pecans and a layer of chocolate and vanilla pudding.Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nIf you haven't heard of it, possum pie is an Arkansas favorite that combines chocolate, cream cheese and pecans. This version uses instant vanilla and chocolate pudding mix as a clever shortcut.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Easy Confetti Pie<\/a>Sugar cone crust makes a pie that tastes like birthday cake when you add a dreamy, creamy no-bake confetti filling. \u2014Taste Recipes<\/i> Test KitchenGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nIt doesn't get more fun\u2014or foolproof\u2014than this creamy and colorful pie. Kids and adults alike will love the sugar cone crust. To avoid lumps, be sure the gelatin is fully dissolved and the cream cheese is at room temperature before making the filling.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Favorite Banana Cream Pie<\/a>Banana cream pie is a classic for a reason. With a buttery crust, creamy vanilla custard, sliced bananas and clouds of whipped cream, it's what dessert dreams are made of.Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nCream pies contain dairy and eggs, so make sure you refrigerate any leftovers. Cover with foil and enjoy the remaining slices within four days.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Strawberry Pretzel Pie<\/a>This no-bake strawberry pretzel pie recipe is salty, sweet and perfect for potlucks, picnics and just about any gathering under the warm summer sun.Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nThis sweet and salty flavor combination is irresistible! Save this no-bake dessert for a hot summer day.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Cherry Cream Cheese Pie<\/a>A soft, creamy layer tops the bright filling of our cherry cream cheese pie. It is a sweet-tart flavor extravaganza!Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nIf you're a cheesecake fan but don't want to deal with water baths and fussy directions, try this much more straightforward cream cheese pie. You'll only need nine ingredients to pull it off.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Traditional Pumpkin Pie<\/a>Our pumpkin pie recipe is so simple, it could've been the catalyst for the \"easy as pie\" saying. We have all the info you need, from what pumpkin to use to whether you need to blind bake the crust or not.Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nIf your pumpkin pies tend to crack, try taking them out a few minutes earlier. The filling should still be slightly jiggly in the center when you remove it from the oven. Try more of our favorite pumpkin recipes<\/a> if you end up with leftover canned pumpkin.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Easy Fresh Strawberry Pie<\/a>Our strawberry pie celebrates the harvest with a beautiful display of sliced fresh berries in a bouncy, sweet filling.Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nBehold, our favorite way to use our summer farmers market haul. Each pie has four cups of fresh strawberries inside.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Coconut Pistachio Pie<\/a>We simply love the lightly toasted coconut crust that pairs so well with the pistachio pudding in this quick pie. \u2014Taste Recipes Test KitchenGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nWith just six ingredients, most of which you probably already have in your kitchen, you can whip up this creamy no-bake dessert. Discover more of our favorite cream pie recipes<\/a> if you prefer them over fruit pies.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Citrus Cranberry Pie<\/a>The tart-sweet filling and a perfect, flaky crust make this cranberry pie a bake not to be missed.Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nIf you're new to pies, making a lattice pie crust<\/a> might feel intimidating. But with a little patience and practice, your friends will think you're ready to open your own bakery.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Crumb-Topped Apple Pie<\/a>Indulge in the flavors of autumn with a gorgeous, rustic apple crumb pie. Now just sit back, watch the leaves fall and enjoy the scent of apple-cinnamon wafting through the air.Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nDon't skimp on the homemade crumb topping, which features a crunchy combo of flour, white sugar, brown sugar and butter. We recommend using Granny Smith apples in this pie because they're tart and firm, and they keep their shape. See our comprehensive guide to apples<\/a> for other options if you can't find Granny Smiths at the store.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Strawberry Rhubarb Pie<\/a>Strawberry-rhubarb pie is the best way to celebrate the coveted summer season of fresh strawberries and rhubarb.Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nWhen springtime rolls around, we always make sure to grab a bunch of rhubarb from the farmers market. This pie, which also features three cups of fresh strawberries, is our favorite way to celebrate the flavors of the season.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Sugar Cream Pie<\/a>This rich, custardy sugar cream pie is an Indiana specialty. With just one bite of this decadent dessert, you\u2019ll see why!Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nThis velvety pie requires only seven ingredients, thanks to store-bought pie dough. Switch up the texture by baking the filling in a crumb crust<\/a> instead.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Shoofly Pie<\/a>Shoofly pie is a classic Pennsylvania Dutch dessert with a sweet, gooey filling and a crunchy brown sugar topping.Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nThis classic Pennsylvania Dutch dessert features molasses, brown sugar and egg yolks, with a brown sugar topping. While it's not the actual reason the pie has this name, it certainly has enough sugar in it that you'd have to shoo flies away from whatever picnic you bring it to.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Praline Pumpkin Pecan Pie<\/a>My husband and I are not big fans of traditional pumpkin pie, but my mother and others are, so we must have pumpkin pie as one of the desserts at Thanksgiving. I decided to meet everyone halfway with this pumpkin pecan pie recipe and it was a hit. Now I bring it to Thanksgiving every year. My mother doesn't even feel the need to bake her own pumpkin pie! \u2014Emily Reese, Glade Hill, VirginiaGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nTraditional pumpkin pie is tasty, but when you really want to stand out, it's time to pull out all the stops. This sweet and crunchy version features a crumb crust made of sweet and spicy gingerbread cookies.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Macaroon Cherry Pie<\/a>I use homegrown cherries in this bountiful pie with its unique crunchy coconut topping. But I've found that purchased tart cherries yield a dessert that's nearly as delicious. I always bake this pie around Presidents Day or Valentine's Day, but it's popular with my family in any season. \u2014Lori Daniels, Beverly, West Virginia Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nYou can find tart cherries at the farmers market for a few weeks every summer. If you see them, stock up to make this irresistibly delicious pie. The coconut and almond topping gives it a wonderful crunch.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Sour Cream Rhubarb Pie<\/a>A hint of orange flavor and a nice blend of spices complement the tangy rhubarb. I like to serve the pie while it's still warm. \u2014Doreen Martin, Kitimat, British ColumbiaGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nLook for thin, red rhubarb stalks, then slice them into small pieces to use in this winning pie. If you've frozen some of your rhubarb to last into the winter, you can use that stash in this recipe.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Key Lime Cream Pie<\/a>I am very proud of this luscious no-bake beauty. It's so cool and refreshing\u2014perfect for any summer potluck or get-together. Wherever I take this pie, it quickly disappears, and everyone asks for the recipe. \u2014Shirley Rickis, Lady Lake, FloridaGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nThis tangy and tart pie is said to have originated in Key West, Florida. With one bite, you'll be transported to the city's sunny shores. For bakery-quality results, pile the whipped topping high, sprinkle it with toasted coconut and dot it with thin lime slices.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Spiced Plum Pie<\/a>The subtle tastes of orange and nutmeg bring out the fresh flavor of plums in this comforting pie. Be sure to have a slice while it's still warm, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. \u2014Lucille Mead, Ilion, New YorkGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nIn late summer and early fall, plums will be at their tastiest. Take advantage with this double-crust pie, which is filled with orange zest, spices and heaps of the seasonal fruit.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Contest-Winning Fresh Blueberry Pie<\/a>This blueberry pie recipe puts that bounty of farmers market berries to proper use. All their juicy, summery goodness shines through!Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nSeven basic pantry ingredients plus five cups of fresh blueberries yield a seriously easy summer pie in just 15 minutes. Thanks to a sheet of refrigerated pie crust, all you have to do is unroll the dough, bake it in the oven, heat up the blueberry filling on the stove and pour it into the pie crust.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Shaker Lemon Pie<\/a>Also known as Ohio lemon pie, this Shaker lemon pie is a Midwestern favorite. Its thrifty use of whole lemons is unique and gives the pie a lovely combination of sweet, tart and slightly bitter flavors. Lemon lovers won't be able to stop at a single piece. \u2014Deb Perry, Traverse City, MichiganGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nYou'll want to use a sharp knife or mandoline slicer (these are our Test Kitchen's favorite mandolines<\/a>) to get your lemon slices extra thin and even. If you have a few that aren't perfect, don't worry! As long as most of the slices are uniform in shape, it won't affect the final product.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Fluffy Key Lime Pie<\/a>For a taste of paradise, try this no-bake Key lime pie recipe. It's low in fat, sugar and fuss. It truly is the best Key lime pie recipe ever! \u2014Frances VanFossan, Warren, MichiganGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nIt doesn't get much easier than this low-fat, four-ingredient key lime pie. Thanks to sugar-free lime gelatin and fat-free whipped topping, there's only 3 grams of fat per slice.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Honey Pie<\/a>A hint of honey flavors this old-fashioned honey custard pie that comes together quickly with simple ingredients. Don't be afraid of blind-baking the crust, it's easy to do. \u2014Taste Recipes<\/i> Test KitchenGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nWith some brown sugar, honey and a bit of vanilla and almond extract, you can create a restaurant-quality dessert in your own kitchen. Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top to make it extra fancy.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Dark Chocolate-Caramel Macchiato Pie<\/a>One of my first entries in the National Pie Championship was this impressive pie with coffee flavor and cool chocolate curls on top. \u2014Amy Mills, Sebring, FloridaGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nBelieve it or not, you can make a pie crust out of biscotti! This decadent dessert also contains coffee, so don't feel guilty if you want to eat a slice for breakfast.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Contest-Winning Raspberry Cream Pie<\/a>This recipe is delicious with either fresh-picked or frozen raspberries. That means you can make it year-round. One bite of raspberry pie will instantly turn winter to summer. \u2014Julie Price, Nashville, Tennessee Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nThis pie is tasty when made with fresh or frozen strawberries. If you decide to go the frozen route, use them right from the freezer to avoid discoloring the batter.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Blueberry Cream Pie<\/a>Why choose between a fruit pie and a cream pie when you can have both? The combination of plump blueberries with a rich vanilla custard filling makes this blueberry cream pie recipe a must-try.Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nWhile we love a traditional blueberry pie, this cream pie adds an extra layer of silky decadence between the crust and the fruit filling. Vanilla wafer crumbs make a uniquely delicious crumb crust.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Buckeye Pie<\/a>Everyone who eats this pie raves about it! You can cover the whole top with ganache, but leaving part of the filling bare is the traditional way to make it. \u2014Mary Northrup, Alpine, New YorkGo to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nThere's no better combination than peanut butter and jelly\u2026well, except peanut butter and chocolate. <\/em>This pie combines our two favorite flavors in every delightful bite.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Mixed Berry Pie<\/a>Our berry pie is the best way to use up those beautiful summer berries. Colorful, juicy berries are tucked into a homemade all-butter pie crust that dares not get a soggy bottom and stays perfectly flaky all the way through.Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nIf you don't have fresh berries on hand, you can also make this pie with frozen berries<\/a>. They may even provide a better depth of flavor. You don't need to thaw them\u2014just let the berries sit for a few minutes on the counter.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Amish Vanilla Pie<\/a>Although it\u2019s made from only simple kitchen ingredients, Amish vanilla pie is such an indulgent treat. Serve a slice with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a cloud of whipped cream for the perfect textural contrast.Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nThis sweet and crunchy pie is based on a classic Amish recipe. You'll need dark corn syrup, cream of tartar and nutmeg to pull it off, plus a scoop of vanilla ice cream<\/a> to make it extra special.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Peanut Butter Pudding Pie<\/a>We dare you to resist this peanut butter pudding pie. The creamy filling and delicate chocolate drizzle are a perfect match.Go to Recipe<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\nThis recipe calls for store-bought whipped topping, but you can also make your own sweetened whipped cream<\/a> from scratch. If you love this one, try more pies that start with pudding mix<\/a>.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/div>Old-Time Buttermilk Pie<\/a>Our buttermilk pie consists of a cinnamon-lemon custard layer nestled inside a tender, flaky pie crust. It's so delicious, you'll find it hard to believe it's made with just a few staple ingredients!