This walnut pie crust is a delightful twist on traditional pie crusts. Made with finely ground walnuts, this crust adds a rich nutty flavor to any pie. It's perfect for pumpkin, pecan, or even chocolate pies. The crust is easy to make and pairs perfectly with various fillings. Whether you're a nut lover or just looking to try something new, this walnut pie crust is a must-try!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups walnut halves
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 3-4 tablespoons ice water
Directions
- In a food processor, pulse the walnut halves until finely ground.
- Add the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt to the food processor. Pulse until the ingredients are combined.
- Add the cold, cubed butter to the food processor. Pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Slowly drizzle in the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, while pulsing the mixture. Continue pulsing until the dough comes together and forms a ball.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface. Shape it into a disk and wrap it in plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough into a circle large enough to fit your pie pan.
- Transfer the rolled dough to the pie pan. Press it gently into the pan, ensuring the bottom and sides are covered.
- Trim any excess dough hanging over the edges of the pan.
- Flute or crimp the edges of the crust as desired.
- Place the pie pan with the crust in the freezer for 15 minutes to firm up.
- After chilling, the crust is ready to be filled and baked according to your chosen pie recipe.
