Easy 3-Ingredient Press-In Pie Crust

📜 Collection: UK2 | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Desserts An incredibly simple, 3-ingredient press-in pie crust with a rich, buttery, shortbread-like texture. Perfect for cheesecakes or no-bake cream pie fillings.


Prep TimeCook TimeInactive / Chill TimeYield / Servings
5 mins10 minsNoneOne 9-inch pie crust

🔪 Key Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • Fork
  • 9-inch pie pan
  • Glass (optional)

Ingredients

MeasurementsIngredientsPrep / Notes
1 cupFlourAll-purpose
2 TbspSugarGranulated
1 cupButterMelted

Instructions

Step 1: Prep and Mix

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the 1 cup flour and 2 Tbsp sugar.
  3. Add the 1 cup melted butter and mix with a fork until a soft, crumbly dough forms.

Step 2: Press and Bake

  1. Press the dough firmly and evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan, using your fingers or the bottom of a glass to create a compact layer.
  2. Bake for about 10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and fragrant.
  3. Let cool completely before filling.

💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: The crust can be prepped, baked, and stored covered at room temperature for up to 2 days before filling.


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