piecrust

noun

pie·crust | \ ˈpī-ˌkrəst

Definition of piecrust

: the pastry shell of a pie

Examples of piecrust in a Sentence

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Put the piecrust on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until browned, about 10 minutes. — Elise Taylor, Vogue, "The Hot and Hearty Pie Recipes to Kick Off Autumn in Your Kitchen," 21 Sep. 2018 An artichoke pie recipe came from a longtime family friend, as did her recipe for an easy piecrust. — Amy Dewall Dadmun, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "'Revolving door' of summer visitors calls for special food," 19 May 2018 Roll the piecrust onto a pie tin and sprinkle the cinnamon and nutmeg over it. — Elise Taylor, Vogue, "The Hot and Hearty Pie Recipes to Kick Off Autumn in Your Kitchen," 21 Sep. 2018 The press-in-the-pan piecrust is truly no-fuss, sporting a crumblier texture but perfect for the creamy filling. — Amy Dewall Dadmun, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "'Revolving door' of summer visitors calls for special food," 19 May 2018 Note: This piecrust may be used for other egg dishes as well. — Amy Dewall Dadmun, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "'Revolving door' of summer visitors calls for special food," 19 May 2018 Made with buttery piecrust, it’s filled with a vibrant summer berry compote that includes strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries, as well as a dash of sweet cream cheese. — Allison Steele, Philly.com, "Pop-Tart or Toaster Strudel? No need to pick a side," 24 May 2018 Transfer mixture into piecrust and sprinkle with caraway seeds. — Country Living, "Pie Recipes," 4 Nov. 2010 Using low-fat milk and phyllo, instead of a traditional piecrust, saves nearly 200 calories and 16 grams of fat per serving. — Country Living, "Turkey Potpie with Phyllo Crust Recipe," 28 Sep. 2010

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