Water Pie Vanilla Crust (Printable)
A creamy vanilla dessert with crisp crust, made from simple pantry staples for nostalgic sweetness.
# Components:
→ Pie
01 - 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust, store-bought or homemade
02 - 1 1/2 cups water
03 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
04 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
05 - 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt
# Method:
01 - Set oven to 400°F and allow it to fully preheat.
02 - Fit the unbaked pie crust into a 9-inch pie pan and crimp the edges as preferred.
03 - Pour 1 1/2 cups water directly into the prepared pie crust.
04 - In a mixing bowl, blend the granulated sugar and all-purpose flour until well incorporated. Sprinkle evenly over the water.
05 - Drizzle vanilla extract across the filling and sprinkle with a pinch of salt.
06 - Slice butter into thin pieces; arrange evenly over the surface of the filling.
07 - Place pie pan on the lower oven rack and bake at 400°F for 30 minutes.
08 - Reduce oven temperature to 375°F and bake an additional 20 minutes, or until the crust is golden and filling is softly set.
09 - Remove pie from oven; cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate at least 2 hours before slicing.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Uses humble ingredients from the pantry
- Easy to prepare for family gatherings
02 -
- This pie is naturally vegetarian, but can be made vegan with swaps.
- The filling firms up upon chilling, do not slice until fully cooled.
03 -
- Add a touch of ground cinnamon or nutmeg for warm undertones.
- Let the pie chill fully for cleaner slicing and perfect texture.