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Quick Gingerbread Pie Crust

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 1 pie
Calories 250
This easy gingerbread pie crust adds warm spices and rich flavor to your holiday desserts. Perfect for a quick homemade crust.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
  • 2-3 tablespoons ice water (add more if needed)
  • 1 tablespoon molasses (optional)
  • A pinch ground allspice (optional)

Instructions 

  • Mix flour, sugar, spices, and salt in a bowl.
  • Cut in cold butter until coarse crumbs form.
  • Add ice water gradually, mixing until dough comes together.
  • Form dough into a disk, wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
  • Roll out dough, fit into pie dish, trim edges.
  • Pre-bake if needed: prick, line with parchment, add weights, bake at 350°F for 15 min, then 5-7 min more.

Notes

Chill the dough thoroughly for best results.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $10
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Gingerbread