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cake mix pie crust # 2

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Pat Duran
@kitchenChatter
Las Vegas, NV

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

(1 rating)
yield 9 to12
prep time 10 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake

Ingredients For cake mix pie crust # 2

  • CAKE MIX CRUST FOR ANY PIE FILLING:
  • 1 box
    regular size cake mix, sifted
  • 1 lg
    egg
  • 3
    egg yolks
  • 1/2 c
    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 c
    of the above cake batter
  • 1 1/2 c
    light or dark corn syrup
  • 3 lg
    eggs
  • 1/2 c
    dark or light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tsp
    almond or rum or vanilla extract, you choose
  • 1 1/2 c
    roughly chopped pecans, plus some whole for garnish
  • white frosting for drizzle

How To Make cake mix pie crust # 2

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 325^. Spray a 9x13-inch cake pan with non-stick baking spray; set aside.
  • 2
    After 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.
  • 3
    Now mix the reserved 2/3 cup of the cake batter with the syrup,eggs, sugar, extract and roughly chopped pecans.
  • 4
    Pour 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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