Cream Cheese Pie Crust

Preparing the Pie Crust 1. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and baking powder.

2.Add the softened cream cheese and cold butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your hands to work the cream cheese and butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

3.Gradually add the cold water while mixing until the dough comes together. Form the dough into a ball and wrap it in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Rolling the Pie Crust 4. On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough into a circle about 1/8 inch thick. Make sure the dough is large enough to fit your pie dish.

Preparing for Baking 5. Carefully transfer the rolled-out dough to a pie dish. Press the dough into the bottom and sides of the dish. Trim any excess dough hanging over the edges.

Baking the Pie Crust 6. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Prick the bottom of the crust with a fork. Line the crust with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans.

7.Bake the crust for 15 minutes with the weights, then remove the weights and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until golden brown.

Final Steps 8. Let the crust cool completely before filling with your desired pie filling. Enjoy your delicious Cream Cheese Pie Crust!