So, you have mastered Breakfast with Banana Bread and Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins and the Academy Biscuit; Lunch with Mimi Soup; and dinner with Chicken and Noodles, but we have yet to discuss a real dessert that is quick, easy, satisfying and impressive. We thought about all of our recipes and decided instead of a cake or cookies, we get the most compliments on our pies. Once you have a crust, pie is very versatile. You can make nut, fruit, custard and pudding pies. You can also make quiche, pot pies, turnovers or other desserts.
Trust us, an impressive pie is a lot easier than you think!
First: Master a crust. Mademoiselle swears that you cannot beat Immaculate Bakery’s Pre-Made Crust. In a pinch she uses Pillsbury. So does Mimi, but Mimi has an easy go-to recipe for crust. Stay tuned for our pecan and cherry pie fillings!


- 3 Cups All Purpose Flour
- 1 Tablespoon Sugar
- 1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1/2 Teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1 3/4 Cups cold unsalted butter (cut into small cubes)
- 2/3 Cup ice-cold water
- 2 Tablespoons Sour Cream
- 1 Teaspoon Vinegar
- In a large bowl combine flour, sugar, kosher salt and baking powder.
- With two knives or a pastry blender cut in all of the butter, leaving chunks the size of peas.
- Combine remaining wet ingredients in a small bowl or pitcher.
- Add liquid mixture all at once to dry ingredients/butter mixture.
- Using spatula or wooden spoon, quickly distribute wet ingredients -DO NOT OVERWORK
- Dough will be slightly crumbly
- Let rest in refrigerator for at least 2 hours
- After resting, pour out onto floured pastry mat or floured surface
- The finished dough should break, not stretch.
- Divide into three equal portions and shape into small round discs
- Use at once or wrap in parchment and plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to a month
- Mimi uses a food processor and it makes this quick and easy. Just do not overwork the dough. Once you have made this recipe a few times it gets easier and easier. This crust is especially delicious with more savory pies.
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