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No matter how many pies you make in a lifetime, there’s one task that always feels strangely daunting – making the pie crust. Whether you want to roll out a classic all-butter pie dough for apple pie, or are craving the crunch of a graham cracker crust for your pumpkin cheesecake, there are tons of variables involved in the making that turn this seemingly simple task into a Herculean culinary effort. Our solution? Focus on the filling, and use a store-bought pie crust.
Of course, not all store-bought pie crusts are made equal. That’s why we put together this list of the best store-bought pie crusts, for all of your baking pursuits. Whether you’re making pies for a festive winter dessert or an ice cream pie for a summer birthday, these store-bought pie crust options won’t let you down.
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Pillsbury Deep Dish Frozen Pie Crusts
We’ve never figured out how to successfully make a deep-dish pie crust that doesn’t either become tough from over mixing, or collapses in our pie tin while it par-bakes. Luckily, thanks to Pillsbury’s frozen deep dish pie crusts, we don’t have to bother trying ever again.
Keebler Ready Crust Chocolate Pie Crusts
Chocolate lovers, this one’s for you! Ever since Nabisco discontinued their Chocolate Wafer Cookies, we’ve been at a loss when it comes to making chocolate cookie crusts. Thankfully, Keebler has picked up the slack, and you can get a 12-pack of their ready-to-eat chocolate pie crusts on Amazon.
Wholly Wholesome Gluten-Free Pie Shells
You can find these Wholly Wholesom gluten-free pie shells at Whole Foods. Keep them in your freezer until ready to use, and you’ll be able to whip up a festive dessert that everyone can enjoy, even if they are avoiding gluten.
Great Value Graham Pie Crust
This graham cracker pie crust comes ready to use right out of the package. For a golden crust, bake right in the pan for five minutes at 375 degrees after brushing with egg white before you add your pie toppings. This helps keep it from getting soggy when you add your pie filling.
Pillsbury Premade Refrigerated Pie Crust
It’s not the same as homemade, but Pillsbury gets points for being the mosty widely available brand of store-bought pie crust we know of. If you’re in a pie crust pinch, head to the grocery store and you’ll most likely be able to find a box of these versatile pie crusts in no time. Your last-minute apple pie, chicken pot pie, and pumpkin pie cravings will be satisfied. If you’re making a deep dish pie, you might need to combine two of these crusts together, then roll them out to the correct size, but that’s still less work than making pie dough from scratch!
Keebler Ready Crust Shortbread Crust
Shortbread crusts are perfect for key lime and other fruit pies, and even frozen ice cream pies. We like the buttery snap of these Keebler crusts, which taste just like shortbread cookies. You can get a pack of 12 on Amazon.
Trader Joe’s Pie Crust
Trader Joe’s pie crust is affordable, and it actually has real butter in it, which gives it great flavor. Each round of dough is also a little larger than most refrigerated pie crusts, which makes it easier to assemble your pie.
Marie Callender’s Deep Dish Frozen Pie Crusts
If flaky, golden crust is your holy grail, then this frozen pie crust from Marie Callender’s is a handy shortcut. It’s large enough for deep-dish pumpkin, pecan, and cream pies, and never slides down the side of your pie tin during par-baking like a homemade pie crust can.
Diamond of California Pecan Pie Crust
If you can’t get enough of the nutty flavor of pecan pie, then this crust, which is made with crushed pecans along with the usual ingredients, could become your new favorite. It’s delicious as the base for pumpkin pie and other custard and cream pies.
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