How to Make Shortbread Pie Crust - A Step-by-Step Guide

Shortbread pie crust is a versatile and delicious alternative to traditional pie crusts. Its rich, buttery flavor and crumbly texture make it the perfect base for a wide variety of sweet and savory pies. Whether you're making a classic apple pie, a decadent chocolate mousse pie, or a savory quiche, this shortbread crust will take your pie to the next level.

Making your own shortbread pie crust from scratch may seem daunting, but it's actually quite simple. With just a few basic ingredi...

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups butter, softened
  • ⅝ cup light brown sugar
  • ⅝ cup confectioners' sugar
  • 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 3 9-inch pie crusts

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Using your hands, mix butter, brown sugar, white sugar and flour together in a large bowl. Squeeze and work dough until it holds together. Press into three 9 inch pie pans and chill for 2 hours.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, or until lightly brown around the edges.
  • Nutrition

    323 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 15g
    • Cholesterol: 61mg
    • Sodium: 166mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Calcium: 15mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 40mg