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How to make a no fail, pecan nut, no roll pie crust recipe that's easy, homemade, and delicious. It's the best buttery crust for any pie or no bake dessert.

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Whether you’re making a no bake dessert or pie, this easy pie crust is a delicious foundation for your dessert.

This is actually my favorite pie crust recipe for ablueberry delight with pecan crust.

My mom used this buttery pie crust for her famous cherry crunch, and it pairs fabulously well with that sweet cream cheese filling.

There are only 3 ingredients in thisnutty pie crust, yet it gives your favorite desserts an amazingsweet and saltyflavor. It’s so yummy!

Being that it's a no roll pie crust, it's super easy to make. Just press it in the pan and bake it.

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PECAN NUT PIE CRUST INGREDIENTS:

HOW TO MAKE PIE CRUST WITH PECANS

Making this buttery pie crust is so simple and easy and requires just a few minutes of bake time. You can mix it by hand, with a mixer, or using a food processor.

  1. First, if your pecans aren't chopped, finely chop them and set aside.
  2. Then mix together the melted butter and flour, forming a soft dough.
  3. Stir in the chopped pecans until they’re all mixed in.
  4. It’s a press in pie crust, so just press the pie dough into a 13″x9″ baking dish.
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Bake at 350° for about 20 minutes, or until the edges of the crust begin to turn a nice golden brown (baking times can vary).

Let the crust cool before adding any filling.

Don’t you love how easy this pie crust is? It doesn’t even require you to roll out the dough.

Mix it up, press it in your baking dish, and bake it. Then it’s ready for your favorite dessert.

Now if you’re making this crust with a regular pie where youbake the crustwith thepie filling, you’ll bake it according to the recipe instructions for that particular pie.

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ALTERNATIVE INGREDIENT OPTIONS

While this recipe only has 3 ingredients, there are a few things you can do to switch it up.

  • Instead of pecans, consider usingwalnuts,black walnuts(if you like the flavor of black walnuts), or evenalmonds.
  • Useshorteningin place of butter.
  • You can also usecanola oilin place of butter.
  • And if you’re just not a nut person, you can make this without pecans at all, just a plain crust.

CAN I MAKE THIS CRUST GLUTEN FREE?

Ok, so confession: I am now gluten-free in real life, so you can bet I'm working on a gluten-free version of this recipe because it's one of my go to pie crust recipes.

I have tried making it with gluten-free flour just the way it is, but I think I need to cut out some of the butter because it didn't bake quite right. It was still good, but it needs a little work.

So stay tuned because I will have a gluten free pie crust very soon for all my gluten-free comrades.

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CAN I FREEZE THIS PECAN PIE CRUST?

Yes, you can. I'd recommend baking the pie crust first, then allow it to cool, cover it well, and freeze it.

Just be sure it's stored properly to prevent freezer burn. Use an airtight container or a good freezer wrap.

And when you're ready to use the crust, allow it to thaw for at least half an hour before pairing it with your favorite desserts. It's going to chill anyway, so it's ok if it's not completely thawed.

PIES AND DESSERTS THAT PAIR WELL WITH THIS PECAN NUT CRUST:

  • No bake strawberry dessert
  • Strawberry cream cheese pie
  • Strawberry fluff pie
  • Blueberry delight
  • Cherry delight recipe
  • Layered pumpkin dessert
  • Blueberry cream pie

SHOP KITCHEN TOOLS FOR THIS HOMEMADE PIE CRUST RECIPE:

Mixing Bowl– You’ll need a medium sized mixing bowl to mix up this crust.

13″x9″ Baking Dish– You’ll need this size baking dish for this recipe. I find myself using this size for so many recipes, not just desserts. If you want to make a smaller dessert, just split the recipe in half and use a smaller dish.

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Easy No Fail Pecan Nut Pie Crust Recipe

How to make a no fail, pecan nut, no roll pie crust recipe that's easy, homemade, and delicious. It's the best buttery crust for any pie or no bake dessert.

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Course: Pies and Tarts

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes minutes

Servings: 15 servings

Calories: 175kcal

Author: Mel Lockcuff

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Pre-heat the oven to 350° F.

  • Melt the butter.

  • Mix together the melted butter and flour, forming a dough.

  • Stir in the chopped pecans.

  • Press the crust into a13″x9″ baking dish.

  • Bake at 350° for about 20 minutes, or until the crust begins to turn a golden brown.

  • Let the crust cool before adding any filling.

Notes

If you are making this crust with a regular pie where you bake the crust with the pie filling, just bake it according to the recipe instructions for that particular pie.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 73mg | Fiber: 1g

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FAQs

Should I bake the bottom pie crust first? ›

You do not need to pre-bake a pie crust for an apple pie or any baked fruit pie really, but we do freeze the dough to help it stay put. Pre-baking the pie crust is only required when making a custard pie OR when making a fresh fruit pie. you should probably get: Pie weights are super helpful to have for pre-baking.

How do I keep my pecan pie crust from sticking? ›

Five Tips To Keep Pecan Pie from Sticking to the Pan
  1. Spray your pie plate with an oil/flour mixture like Baker's Joy. ...
  2. Make sure your crust is not too thin and has no cracks. ...
  3. Partially bake your pie crust before filling. ...
  4. Heat the pie filling before pouring it into your pie crust.
Jan 2, 2023

How do you keep a pecan pie crust from getting soggy? ›

5 Ways to Prevent Soggy Pie Crust
  1. Blind Bake. The most common way to ward off a soggy pie crust is by a process called blind baking. ...
  2. Brush With Egg. ...
  3. Brush With Chocolate. ...
  4. Bake on a Hot Baking Sheet. ...
  5. Keep Moisture Out.
May 1, 2019

How do I make my crust more crispy? ›

A baking stone, or pizza stone, is a large piece of thick, ceramic tile that sits on the rack of your oven. By preheating the stone along with the oven to a high temperature—think in the 450°F to 500°F range—it picks up and retains a ton of heat that provides exceptional browning for your bottom crust.

What is the secret to a great pie crust? ›

Start with chilled ingredients

Butter creates a sturdy, crisp pie crust. For this, it is important to keep all ingredients cold which will inhibit the development of gluten in the flour. Use butter right out of the refrigerator and add ice-cold water to make the dough.

How long do I Prebake my pie crust? ›

Line the crust with foil, parchment, or a paper coffee filter. Fill it about two-thirds full with dried beans, uncooked rice (or other uncooked grain berries), pie weights, or granulated sugar. Bake the crust in a preheated 375°F oven for 20 minutes, set on a baking stone or steel if you have one.

Should you poke holes in the bottom of pie crust? ›

With docking, the holes allow steam to escape, so the crust should stay flat against the baking dish when it isn't held down by pie weights or a filling. Otherwise the crust can puff up, not only impacting appearance but also leaving you with less space for whatever filling you have planned.

What happens if you don't pre-bake pie crust? ›

Some recipes like quiches recommend partially cooked pie shells because the baking time wouldn't be long enough to fully cook the dough otherwise. Pre-baking a crust can ensure that your pie or tart crust will be fully baked and browned, and not soggy.

Should I poke holes in my pecan pie crust? ›

And on that note…by pricking the crust all over with a fork, not only do you prevent it from puffing up into unsightly deformities, you also allow tiny holes for some of the filling to seep underneath which — hear me out! — transforms the crust into this buttery toffee-like deliciousness. Third, the toasted pecans.

What can go wrong with pecan pie? ›

Pecan pie has a somewhat similar set of issues—the filling can crack, the bottom can be under-baked, the filling can seep under the crust, and the nuts can be soggy. Like the pumpkin pie, the filling will crack if the pie is over-baked or cools too quickly.

How do you keep pecan pie from leaking from the crust? ›

Use Eggs. If you have bought par-baked crust, it may have cracks or holes. In this case, you can simply brush its bottom with egg white.

Why is my pecan pie gooey? ›

If the filling is flowing in a wavy movement from the center to the edge, your pie isn't set quite yet. Wait for the moment when the center of your pecan pie gives you just a little jiggle, like the stable but slightly wiggly movement of Jell-O when you give it a gentle shake.

Why did my pecan pie not gel? ›

Here's the thing to remember: If you're filling hasn't set, it means the bottom of the pie crust isn't fully cooked, either. You can prevent the outer crust from further darkening (or even burning) by covering it with aluminum foil or -- more attractively -- with what's known as a pie ring or shield.

How do I stop the bottom of my pie from being soggy? ›

Brush the Bottom with Corn Syrup or Egg White

Coating the inside surface of the bottom crust will create a barrier to prevent sogginess.

How can I get my pie crust to brown on the bottom? ›

Getting a brown, flaky/crispy bottom crust on your pie is all about quick and effective heat transfer. That's why aluminum or aluminum/steel pans — rather than glass or stoneware — are your best choice for baking pie. Metal, especially aluminum, transfers heat quickly and efficiently from oven to pie crust.

Why does my pie crust not cook on the bottom? ›

Wet pie fillings + raw dough are a tricky combination. If the bottom crust doesn't set before the filling soaks in, it's going to be gummy. A metal pie pan placed on a preheated surface will set the bottom crust quickest; once cooked, the liquids from the filling above won't soak in, and as a result: no soggy bottom.

Should I egg wash the bottom pie crust? ›

You've spent time and effort putting the pastry together, so don't sell yourself short by skipping the final step—the egg wash for the pie crust. The truth is that cream and egg washes are a simple but vital step to improving the appearance and flavor of pies and other baked goods.

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