But this often means that you’re often left with some leftover pie dough. But that doesn’t mean it has to go to waste – there are plenty of different uses for it that are not only simple and straightforward to do, but also taste great.
I’ve been investigating the most popular leftover pie crust recipe on the net, and after much deliberation, I was able to put together a hand-picked shortlist of the best such recipes out there.
And now I plan on sharing that with you. I will give you the links to each recipe, so if one of them takes your fancy, you can go ahead and make it for yourself to enjoy at home.
Out of all of the leftover pie crust recipes on the internet, it is the cinnamon cookie recipes that come up the most. And after trying several different versions, I decided that this recipe is the best.
They are just like iced cinnamon buns, and they are an absolute breeze to make. All you really need besides the leftover pie crust is melted butter, brown sugar and cinnamon.
An icing drizzle is optional but highly recommended!
To see the recipe in full, simply click on this link.
And now for something wonderfully savory! These leftover pie crust crackers come out buttery and flaky and are studded with such yummy ingredients as fragrant rosemary, nutty Parmesan cheese, and earthy mushrooms.
You can make the crackers in any shape you like, according to what cookie cutters you have to hand. They make for an excellent between-meal snack!
To see the recipe in full, simply click on this link.
Having tried this recipe myself, I can confirm that these homemade pop tarts taste way better than the store bought variety!
And you need very few ingredients to make them, namely pre-made pie crusts, a fruit jam of your choice, cornstarch, egg, powdered sugar, heavy cream, and sprinkles of your choice. You could also add food coloring to make the colors pop!
And they’re ready to eat in as little as half an hour.
To see the recipe in full, simply click on this link.
Also known as chocolate croissants, these leftover pie crust crescents are an absolute treat.
They also happen to be super simple to make, and can be made ready to eat in as little as 20 minutes.
They feature very few ingredients, just 3 in total, including leftover pie crust, chocolate chips and a whisked egg. You can also sprinkle some sugar on them to serve.
To see the recipe in full, simply click on this link.
This yummy recipe is kinda two recipes in one. First you make the homemade apple pie filling using cored and chopped baking apples, two types of sugar, a little cinnamon, and more. And this is followed by the creation of a simple cinnamon and vanilla flavored icing.
You can have them as a snack or as a dessert.
The recipe yields 12 servings, and can be ready to eat in as little as 45 minutes.
To see the recipe in full, simply click on this link.
These pumpkin spice swirls are an absolute breeze to make, and you only need 4 ingredients to make them. There’s just leftover pie crust, pumpkin pie spice, butter, and brown sugar.
They look super cute, and are a perfect dessert recipe for fall, and possibly the Thanksgiving holiday.
The recipe yields up to 30 cookies, and is ready to eat in just 15 minutes.
To see the recipe in full, simply click on this link.
Sometimes the simplest ideas are the best! This recipe is basically a savory strudel, where your leftover crust houses deli slices, including the likes of ham, pepperoni, and cheddar and Parmesan cheese.
And not only are they super simple to make, and a great crowd pleaser, perfect for a buffet, but they’re also very low in calories, coming in at just 100 calories per serving.
To see the recipe in full, simply click on this link.
These pie crust cookie twists can be made with leftover pie crust. They make for excellent finger food and are perfect for kid’s parties.
They’re fun to make, and all you have to do is roll out the pastry crust, sprinkle with sugar, flip them over and brush with melted butter, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar and cut twirl and bake. Super simple, and simply delicious.
To see the recipe in full, simply click on this link.
Who doesn’t love pizza flavors? Am I right? Now, with this recipe, you can use leftover pie crust to make delicious pepperoni pizza hand pies.
They’re super simple to make, and require only 4 ingredients in total, namely leftover pie crust, spicy sliced pepperoni, and a tomatoey pizza sauce which contrasts perfectly with the creamy shredded mozzarella cheese.
The recipe yields 14 hand pies, and is ready to eat in as little as half an hour.
To see the recipe in full, simply click on this link.
This yummy recipe is really convenient because it only requires 4 ingredients. You just take all the scraps of leftover pie crust dough and form it into several circles using a cookie cutter.
Then you place a few chocolate chips in the center, make them into a sealed pouch, and finally roll them in powdered sugar and bake.
They taste divine, and they’re perfect finger food for kid’s parties
To see the recipe in full, simply click on this link.
OMG – I just love this recipe! These red, white, and blue ice cream sandwiches are perfect for July Fourth, but you can enjoy them anytime of year.
They feature vanilla ice cream sandwiched between two mini hand pies: one cherry and one blueberry. What’s more, the ice cream gets rolled in white chocolate sprinkles for an excellent finishing touch.
The recipe tells you how to make the cherry and blueberry filling yourself, or you can use store bought if you prefer.
To see the recipe in full, simply click on this link.
You just can’t find an easier leftover pie crust recipe than this! You only need two ingredients – any leftover pie crust you have lying around, and your favorite jam or preserve, any flavor will do.
All you have to do is use a round cookie cutter on the pie dough to form the base of each tart and put them into tart molds, then add about a tablespoon of jam to each one before baking them in the oven for about 15 to 20 minutes.
To see the recipe in full, simply click on this link.
What a great way to use up any leftover pie crust you have lying around!
What’s more, the link for the recipe will take you to 4 different variations, including mini bacon quiches, mini ham and cheese ones, mini spinach ones, and mini mushroom ones.
You can also throw in other ingredients such as green onion or bell peppers. And they’re only about 110 calories each. Yum!
To see the recipe in full, simply click on this link.
This recipe is a super simple way of using up any leftover pie crust, and it can be ready to eat in as little as 25 minutes.
You have pie crust as the base of each pie pop, make the filling with eggs, castor sugar, corn syrup[, vanilla extract, salt and butter, with a generous sprinkle of chopped toasted pecans on top to serve.
To see the recipe in full, simply click on this link.
Wrap Up
I hope you’ve enjoyed browsing and that you’ve found an idea you’ve come to love!
Have you ever made something so delicious that you wished you could savor it forever?
Only to find that the recipe has now mysteriously vanished from your phone and the entirety of the internet. Yep, there’s not much more painful than that.
Hi, my name is Mark Williams and I have been infatuated with cooking since I was young. I would beg my mother to pull a chair up to the counter so I could watch what she was doing.
