Pie Crusts & Fillings in Easy to Make(905)

What is the difference between a deep-dish and a traditional pie crust?

As the name suggests, a deep-dish pie crust is a bit deeper than your standard pie crust, usually about 1/2 inch to 1 inch deeper. This allows deep-dish crusts to hold more filling. While you can use them for any recipe that requires a pie crust, they're more typically used in savory dishes, like quiches or pot pies, when you want a larger filling-to-crust ratio. You can also use them for hearty sweet pies, like an apple pie.

What kinds of desserts are served with a graham cracker crust?

A graham cracker crust works with many sweet treat recipes, particularly pies with a wetter, creamier consistency, like those made with pudding or whipped cream as the main ingredient. Many people choose graham cracker crusts for tarts, custards, and cheesecakes. They're also popular for citrus and tropical fruit-based pies, like key lime, pineapple, and banana.

Can I buy a pie crust for my baking, or do I have to make one from scratch?

Buying a ready-made pie crust can save you time when you're in a hurry, and if you don't already have all the ingredients on hand to make one from scratch, it may be less expensive. You also have many options available these days, ranging from traditional crusts to crusts made from graham crackers to crusts made from cookies to crusts made from nuts like pecans. Plus, making a pie crust can be tricky for people who don't do much baking, so having one ready-made helps a great deal with making the pie. On the other hand, if you already have the ingredients on hand to make your own and enjoy baking, it may be less expensive and more fun to make your own, plus you can add and subtract ingredients to enhance the flavor.