Pie weights

Ahead of all the cool, creamy pies we plan to bake this spring and summer, we put 6 popular methods for binding baking pie crusts to the test.

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Pie weights are used to hold down a crust during blind baking, where a crust is partially baked before being filled with pie filling. Since pie crusts are made with layers of butter, which allow them to take on a crisp and flaky texture, they tend to puff ...

Pie weights do as their name suggests: They weigh down the bottom and sides of the crust to prevent the crust from slumping and bubbling. What kind, though? There are a few alternatives people like to use so we tested 5 different types to find the best pie weights to use.

So you want to bake a pie. Great! Need to blind-bake that pie crust? No problem. But you'll need some pie weights. Pie weights weigh down an empty pie crust while it parbakes, helping the pie shell keep its shape. They also prevent air pockets from forming and encourage the crust to crisp. You can buy pie weights, or use dried beans, rice, or even popcorn kernels in their place. But what are the best pie weights? We'll tell you. Here's everything you need to know about baking with pie…

What does it mean to blind bake a pie crust? Well, hearkening back to Merrie Olde England, where the term originated, blind baking a pie crust is simply pre-baking the crust, without filling, then adding the filling once the crust is baked. The pie can then be placed back in the oven for the filling to bake; or the baked crust can be filled with cooked filling, the whole left to cool and set.

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Here are some household items you can use for all your blind-baking needs.

Learn what pie weights are, when to use them and how to use them with our step-by-step guide. Plus, discover what to know about blind baking or par-baking pie crust.

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Blind-baking isn't difficult at all, but it does require the right technique.

I will show you just how easy it is to blind bake a pie crust! This means pre-baking the empty crust to fill later with cream filling or fresh fruit filling. There are a few important details you need to know to avoid a bottom crust that bubbles up, and edges that stay tall and firm instead of slumping down into a sad mess. Chilling the crust and using pie weights are essential!

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This homemade Tart Crust recipe is buttery, crisp, flaky, and easy to make. The best part is, that you don't need pie weights. Serve this with homemade Pastry Cream to make the best fresh Fruit Tarts. The ingredients for making tart dough are so simple; you probably already have them in your pantry and refrigerator.