How do you use premade pie crust?

For those times when a frozen pie crust just won’t do, reach for Pillsbury refrigerated pie crust. They’re ready in minutes with no mixing and no mess. Just unroll the dough, press it into a pie pan, add your favorite fillings and bake.

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What can you make with pie crusts?

Here are five ways to put those crusts to good use!

USE LEFTOVER PIE CRUST TO MAKE QUICHE. This might be our favorite thing to do when we have a whole crust leftover!
MAKE A POT PIE.
USE LEFTOVER PIE CRUST TO MAKE AN EASY COBBLER.
MAKE COOKIES.
USE YOUR LEFTOVER PIE CRUST TO MAKE EMPANADAS.
MAKE HOMEMADE POP-TARTS.

What can I make with pie crust savory?

Pepperoni Pizza Hand Pies. Shugary Sweets / Via shugarysweets.com.
Bacon Potato Quiche. Spicy Southern Kitchen / Via spicysouthernkitchen.com.
Double Crust Chicken Pot Pie.
Tomato and Cheddar Tart.
Spinach and Cheese Empanadas.
Strawberry and Blackberry Slab Pie.
Mini Taco Hand Pies.
Lamb Shank Pies.

Do you thaw Pillsbury pie crust before baking?

Remove frozen crusts from box and let stand at room temperature 60 to 90 minutes before unfolding. Expert tip: If you thaw a frozen pie crust, don’t refreeze it. Bake the crust, let it cool completely, then tightly wrap and freeze it. Use it later for a filled one-crust baked shell recipe.

Can you put ready made pie crust in oven?

If you are pre-baking a store-bought frozen packaged crust, I recommend following the directions on the package for how to pre-bake that particular crust. Most instructions will have you defrost the crust, prick the bottom of the crust all over with the tines of a fork, and bake at 375°F to 450°F for 10 to 12 minutes.

How do you doctor up a Pillsbury pie crust?

Use a rolling pin to roll the crust slightly thinner and press some of the cookie dust into the dough. Fit the pie crust into the desired pan. For a slightly richer tasting crust, brush lightly with melted butter.

Is Pillsbury Pie Crust good after expiration date?

Store bought pie crust still sealed in it’s original package will stay good for up to 18 months after the sell by date. If that package is open, then it’s safe for about two months after the date.

How long does pie crust last in fridge?

3 days
You can also refrigerate unbaked pie dough or unbaked pie crust for up to 3 days. Keep tightly covered with aluminum foil or plastic wrap.

Can you freeze store bought pie crust?

For best quality, use refrigerated pie crusts before the “use-by” date on the package. Pie crusts may be frozen for up to two months if placed in the freezer before the “use-by” date. Don’t use the microwave to defrost from frozen. It may melt some parts of the crust.

Do I need to bake frozen pie crust before filling?

But the one surefire way to make absolutely certain your pie’s crust will be golden brown, crisp, and delicious — just as appealing as its filling — is to prebake it. That’s right: bake the bottom crust first, before adding the filling.

Can you use frozen pie crust for sweet potato pie?

Pie Crust – to make this recipe even easier use pre-made frozen pie crust. Or if you want to make everything from scratch I have an Easy Pie Crust Recipe or this All-Butter Pie Crust. Sweet Potato – or yams! These are baked until soft then mixed with other ingredients.

Can I Prebake Pillsbury pie crust?

Other pies – typically those with a no-bake filling – call for a pre-baked pie crust or fully-baked pie crust on the bottom. Once the crust is fully blind baked through, allow it to cool completely, then add your filling. This cream pie is an example of recipe that calls for a fully-baked pie crust.

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