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a small strawberry galette made with a mini pie crust and topped with strawberries.
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Mini Pie Crust For One

This easy mini pie crust recipe makes a buttery, flaky crust perfect for a 5-inch pie, tart, or 5x5-inch baking dish. Made with simple ingredients, it’s ideal for sweet or savory fillings and includes gluten-free and dairy-free options.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Cool20 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Keyword: mini pie crust, pie, pie crust, single serving pie crust, small batch pie crust, small pie crust
Servings: 1 small pie crust
Author: Joanie Zisk

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons cold salted butter -cut into ¼-inch pieces
  • 2 teaspoons ice water
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Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt.
  • Cut in the cold butter with a fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Add ice water, 1 teaspoon at a time, mixing gently until the dough comes together. Avoid overmixing to keep the crust tender.
  • Shape the dough into a disc, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 20 minutes to chill.
  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Roll the chilled dough between two sheets of parchment paper into a 6-inch circle, about ⅛-inch thick.
    For a Galette: Remove the top sheet and transfer the dough (with the bottom parchment) to a baking sheet.
    For a Mini Pie: Transfer the dough to a 5-inch pie pan, tart pan, or 5x5-inch baking dish, pressing it into place.
  • Bake according to your pie or galette recipe instructions.

Notes

  • Make Ahead: Prepare the dough up to 3 days in advance and refrigerate, or freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Use Cold Butter: Cold butter helps create a flaky, tender crust.
  • Chill the Dough: Always chill before rolling. Cold dough is easier to handle and bakes up perfectly flaky.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pie crust | Calories: 352kcal | Carbohydrates: 32.64g | Protein: 4.11g | Fat: 23.08g | Saturated Fat: 14.44g | Cholesterol: 60.2mg | Sodium: 201.21mg | Potassium: 40.13mg | Fiber: 1.01g | Sugar: 4.11g | Vitamin A: 699.72IU | Iron: 1.74mg

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