Pesach Pie Crust
Perfect for Passover, this Pesach Pie Crust delivers a versatile and delicious foundation for both sweet and savory creations, adhering to Passover dietary guidelines without sacrificing taste. Made with simple ingredients like matzo meal, potato starch, and eggs, this crust provides a tender, flaky base that pairs beautifully with your favorite fillings. Whether you’re crafting a luscious chocolate mousse pie or a savory vegetable quiche, this crust adapts effortlessly to your needs. With just 15 minutes of prep time and the option for partial or full baking, it’s as convenient as it is delightful. Elevate your Passover desserts and entrees with this easy, oven-baked matzo crust that keeps flavor and tradition at the heart of your holiday table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Matzo meal
- 2 tablespoons Potato starch
- 2 tablespoons Sugar (optional for sweet crust)
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 2 large Eggs
- 0.25 cups Vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the matzo meal, potato starch, sugar (if using), and salt.
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then mix in the vegetable oil and water.
Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring with a wooden spoon or spatula until a dough forms.
Press the dough into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan, ensuring an even thickness. If the dough is sticky, lightly wet your fingers with water to help press it evenly.
For a partially baked crust (ideal for pies that continue cooking with their filling), bake the crust for 15 minutes.
For a fully baked crust (for no-bake fillings), bake for 25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
Remove the crust from the oven and cool it completely before adding your filling.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1416 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.6 g | 82% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.0 g | 55% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 33.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 372 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 760 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 179.6 g | 65% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.5 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.4 g | ||
| Protein | 30.6 g | 61% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 78 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 339 mg | 7% | |
*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.
