CREAM CHEESE PIE CRUST

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A delicate, flaky crust with the cream cheese flavor- it's delicious for fruit or cream pies or for quiches or tart shells.

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 oz pkg. cream cheese
1/3 c margarine, softened
1 c all purpose flour
1/8 tsp salt

Steps:

  • 1. Combine softened cream cheese and margarine, mixing until well blended. Add flour and salt; mix well. Form into ball; chill thoroughly. On lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 12 inch circle. Place in 9-inch pie plate. Trim and flute edge; prick bottom and sides with fork. Bake at 400^ for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
  • 2. For tart shells, divide dough into 24 balls; press into mini muffin pan. Bake at 400^ , 10-12 minutes. --- For pies that bake longer that 40 minutes, cover rims of pie with foil to prevent excess browning.

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