Best 3 Mexican Pie Crust Recipes
Discover the delectable flavors of Mexican cuisine with our guide to creating an authentic Mexican pie crust. From the vibrant colors of chiles to the smoky warmth of spices, Mexican pastry art is a culinary journey that delights the senses. With its rich history and cultural influences, Mexican pie crust offers a unique twist on traditional baking. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, this comprehensive guide will equip you with the knowledge and techniques to craft the perfect Mexican pie crust. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on an exciting journey into the world of Mexican pies.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
MEXICAN PORK POT PIE WITH BLACK BEANS AND CORNBREAD CRUST
The pork mixture can be made a day in advance and refrigerated. Cooking time does not include cooking pork. You can also make this with ground beef. This is spicy, if you want to reduce the heat, then omit the jalapeño or Tabasco sauce. This is a really tasty dish, and the cornmeal topping just by itself is good baked in an 8x8-inch buttered baking dish, I baked mine for about 25 minutes at 350 degrees!
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Savory Pies
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 28
Steps:
- Grease a 4-quart baking dish (or a large enough baking dish to hold the mixture).
- For the filling: In a large skillet cook the onion, garlic, jalapeño pepper and green bell pepper in oil until the onion is softened (about 4-5 minutes).
- Add in ground pork; cook until the pork is no longer pink, stirring and breaking the mixture up with a wooden spoon.
- Stir in tomato paste, thawed corn, black beans, cumin, allspice, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, cornmeal, salt and pepper; mix well to combine, and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally for about 35 minutes (adding in more Tabasco sauce to taste.
- Spoon the mixture into prepared baking dish.
- To make the cornmeal crust: In a bowl sift together flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt.
- Add in melted butter, milk and egg; stir until JUST combined.
- Add in grated cheese and chili peppers.
- Spread or drop the batter by large spoonfuls around the edge of the casserole, or you can spread completely over the pork filling.
- If you are spreading the batter around the edge of the dish, you can sprinkle grated cheddar on top of the pork mixture in the middle of the dish, but that is optional.
- Bake in the second-lowest oven rack at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until the cornmeal crust is baked and the filling is bubbly.
TORTILLA CHIP CRUST FOR SAVORY PIE (QUICHE, MEXICAN PIE, ETC.)
Great use for those extra little pieces at the bottom of the bag, or chips that are going slightly stale. It's extremely easy, made with the same method as a graham cracker crust. I find that a blender or food processor works best for getting these crushed finely enough - roughly the same as graham cracker crumbs. If you're using salted chips, be sure to omit or adjust any salt in your recipe.
Provided by ItalianMama
Categories Savory Pies
Time 10m
Yield 1 crust, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mix crushed chips and melted butter.
- Pat into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate.
- If using for quiche or anything with a very wet filling, pre-bake at 375 for 5 minutes and allow to cool before filling.
MEXICAN PIE CRUST
I know you are thinking coke in pie crust but it is a very tender crust and very good the Coke doesn't change the taste of the crust
Provided by Kym in Ohio
Categories Dessert
Time 5m
Yield 5 crusts
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Sift flour and salt.
- Cut in shortening.
- Slowly add Coke,until dough forms a ball.
- Makes about 5 single pie crusts.
- Very tender crust.
- I roll mine into 3 inch circles and place a teaspoon of filling like jam, pie filling, etc.
- fold into half and pinch and seal edges.
- Bake in preheated oven 400 drgrees for about 15 minutes.
- Roll into sugar immediately upon removal from oven.
Tips
- Choose the right flour: All-purpose flour is a good option for most pie crusts, but you can also use bread flour or pastry flour. Bread flour will give you a crispier crust, while pastry flour will give you a more tender crust.
- Use cold butter: Cold butter is easier to work with and will help to keep the pie crust flaky. You can freeze the butter for 30 minutes before using it, or you can grate it frozen.
- Work quickly: The more you work the dough, the tougher it will become. So work quickly and don't overmix it.
- Chill the dough: Chilling the dough will help to make it easier to work with and will also help to prevent the pie crust from shrinking in the oven.
- Bake the pie crust at a high temperature: This will help to create a crispy crust. You should bake the pie crust at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-20 minutes.
Conclusion
With a little practice, you'll be able to make a perfect pie crust every time. Just remember to use the right ingredients, work quickly, and chill the dough before baking. With these tips, you'll be able to make a delicious pie that your family and friends will love.
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