Lower Fat Pie Crust
Create perfectly crisp and tender pies with this Lower Fat Pie Crust recipe, a lighter twist on the classic buttery crust. Made with a unique combination of cold unsalted butter and low-fat Greek yogurt, this recipe delivers all the flaky goodness you love while significantly cutting down on fat. The dough comes together effortlessly in just 15 minutes, using simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, salt, and a splash of cold water. Perfect for sweet or savory pies, this healthier pie crust offers a guilt-free base for all your baking creations. Whether you’re making a fruit-filled dessert or a savory quiche, this lower-fat option proves that you don't have to compromise on texture or flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt (non-fat or low-fat)
- 3 tablespoons cold water
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt.
Cut the cold butter into small cubes, then add it to the flour mixture.
Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, gently work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
Add the Greek yogurt to the mixture and use a fork to gently combine.
Gradually add the cold water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing gently after each addition until the dough starts to come together. Be careful not to overwork the dough.
Once the dough forms a cohesive ball, transfer it to a lightly floured surface and gently shape it into a disk.
Wrap the disk in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out.
When ready to use, roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness and fit it into a pie plate.
Proceed with your pie recipe as needed.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1083 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.9 g | 61% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.5 g | 148% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 125 mg | 42% | |
| Sodium | 1204 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 138.6 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.9 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.2 g | ||
| Protein | 22.5 g | 45% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 68 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 253 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
