There's a whole world of pie crusts out there for your fruit pies and custard tarts. Here's when to use a flaky, shortcrust, hot water, or cookie crust.

Bake pot pie until pastry is golden brown, 40–45 minutes. Let cool 20–25 minutes before serving. Editor’s note: Head this way for more of our best recipes using puff pastry → ...

To keep things easy, we use puff pastry instead of pie crust. The result is a butter, flaky, and golden crust that gives a touch of crunch in contrast to the creamy filling.

Step 5. To blind bake: Place a rack in lower third of oven; preheat to 375°. Place crust on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet. Line crust with 2 sheets of parchment paper (crumple parchment ...