Unlike a slow cooker dump dinner, a low-fuss no-bake dessert, or a store-bought snack, we know that attempting to make a pie from scratch can feel intimidating. There’s a lot of layers ...

If you've ever blind-baked a pie crust, you know the struggle: You're halfway through prepping your pie, only to remember ...

Blind baking is a crucial step of pie making—particularly if you're preparing a pie with a no-bake filling. It helps ensure your pie crust will bake up crisp and golden, without the risk of a soggy ...

Blind-baking, or par-baking, a crust is common when you're using a filling that doesn't need to be baked or when the crust needs to bake longer than the filling, such as with pumpkin and other custard ...