The Ultimate Decorative Holiday Pie Crust for a Show-Stopping Christmas Dessert 🎄🥧
When it comes to holiday baking, nothing makes a bigger impression than a beautifully decorated pie. This incredible Christmas pie crust, inspired by the classic techniques and quality standards of King Arthur Flour, transforms any pie—apple, cherry, cranberry, or even custard—into a true Christmas centerpiece.
Featuring a woven lattice design, delicate snowflake cutouts, and a festive Christmas tree motif, this crust is not just functional—it’s edible art. Best of all, it’s made with a reliable, flaky, all-butter pie dough that tastes just as good as it looks.
Whether you’re baking for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, or a holiday gathering, this decorative pie crust will have everyone saying “Wow!” before they even take a bite.
⭐ Why This Christmas Pie Crust Is So Special
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Ultra-flaky, tender texture
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Rich butter flavor using premium flour
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Perfect for decorative lattice and cut-outs
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Holds its shape beautifully while baking
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Works with any sweet pie filling
This recipe follows the King Arthur Flour philosophy: precise measurements, high-quality ingredients, and foolproof technique.
🛒 Ingredients for the Perfect Christmas Pie Crust
Pie Dough (Makes One Double Crust)
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2½ cups (300 g) King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 tablespoon granulated sugar
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1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, very cold, cubed
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6–8 tablespoons ice water
For Decoration
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Extra pie dough (reserved from the main dough)
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Flour, for rolling
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Small cookie cutters (snowflakes, stars, leaves)
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Paring knife or lattice cutter
For Finishing
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1 egg, beaten (egg wash)
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1 tablespoon milk or cream
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Coarse sugar (optional, for sparkle)
