cake mix pie crust # 2
This is a great cake mix crust for the pie fillings that uses fresh fruit or custard filling...try using this filling sometime: http://www.justapinch.com/recipes/dessert/dessert-pie/custard-pumpkin-pie-crustless.html
prep time
10 Min
cook time
1 Hr
method
Bake
yield
9 to12
Ingredients
- CAKE MIX CRUST FOR ANY PIE FILLING:
- 1 box regular size cake mix, sifted
- 1 large egg
- 3 - egg yolks
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- - combine the cake mix egg and butter together; now set aside 2/3 cup of this batter, to add to any filling you use.
- SUGGESTED PIE FILLING: PECAN CUSTARD PIE
- 2/3 cup of the above cake batter
- 1 1/2 cups light or dark corn syrup
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup dark or light brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon almond or rum or vanilla extract, you choose
- 1 1/2 cups roughly chopped pecans, plus some whole for garnish
- - white frosting for drizzle
How To Make cake mix pie crust # 2
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Step 1Preheat oven to 325^. Spray a 9x13-inch cake pan with non-stick baking spray; set aside.
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Step 2After you make the Cake Mix Batter - remove and set aside the 2/3 cup of the batter. Spread the remaining cake mix batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 15 minutes to partially bake the crust.: just until lightly brown.
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Step 3Now mix the reserved 2/3 cup of the cake batter with the syrup,eggs, sugar, extract and roughly chopped pecans.
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Step 4Pour this mixture on top of the partially baked cake crust and bake for about 55-60 minutest or until set. Test by inserting knife about 1 inch off center of pie to see if it comes out clean;if it does it's baked long enough. Cool on wire rack. Drizzle with frosting and garnish with whole pecans.
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Category:
Pies
Category:
Other Desserts
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#For Kids
Method:
Bake
Culture:
American
Ingredient:
Sugar
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