BASIC PASTRY RECIPE

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Need a Basic Pastry Recipe? Try this cream cheese crust that makes a great Basic Pastry Recipe for any tarts, pies or other desserts with crust.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 3h30m

Yield 16 servings or 2 (9-inch) pie crusts, 8 servings each

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup (2 sticks) cold butter or margarine

Steps:

  • Mix flour and salt in large bowl. Cut in cream cheese and butter with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Shape into ball; wrap tightly. Refrigerate several hours or until firm.
  • Preheat oven to 450°F. Divide dough in half. Roll out each half on lightly floured surface to 12-inch circle; place in 9-inch pie plate. Turn under edges; flute. Prick with fork.
  • Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 210 mg, Carbohydrate 12 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, Protein 3 g

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