Did you know that there is a delicious and easy-to-make Refrigerated Pie Crust Pizza Recipe? It is so easy that even the most beginner cooks can try their hand at making pizzas with frozen pie crusts! This is a personal favorite recipe at home as my kids love eating pizza and it takes less than 20 minutes to make!
The smell will go through your home and leave you wanting more! The best part about making your own pizza is that you get to decide the toppings, flavor, sauce, and more! Who doesn’t love the opportunity to customize and personalize? In four quick steps, you will have over a dozen pizza pies!
What Is A Refrigerated Pie Crust?
You have likely seen the frozen or refrigerated pie crusts! These pie crusts range in size, but are typically circular and made with a graham cracker crust. However, sometimes, these refrigerated pie crusts resemble mini pockets of food! When this is the case, it makes it easier for you to bake the pizza pie crusts.
Although I do recommend always pre-baking crust so that it eliminates the possibility of sogginess, it is important to know that refrigerated pie crust is pre-cooked! Technically, you can add whatever filling you would like and place it in the oven to bake.
The Many Uses Of Pie Crust
Although it is understandable to think that pie crust can only be used for pies, this is not true! You can get very creative with pie crusts and make your own delicious treats. For example, if you are in the mood for something savory, simply adding meat and vegetables makes the dish a savory bowl!
Not only that, but plenty of people bake mini pie crusts only to add sweet flavors like fresh fruits and chocolate in the center. It is then baked and enjoyed as a sweet dessert that is similar to pizza, but not quite!
Do You Need To Defrost Pizza Crust?
Pizza and pie crust that is refrigerated and pre-cooked should not be defrosted. Although this is tempting, when you defrost a crust, the crust can become soggy as the frost and ice melts away. It is not easy to solidify a pizza or pie crusts after the crust is soggy and falling apart.
Baking the pie crust though for even ten minutes can cause the pie crust to toughen up! This is perfect for adding different vegetables, meats, and cheeses that can lead to a soggy pizza pie.
What You Will Need To Make This Refrigerated Pie Crust Pizza Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 Cup of your favorite pizza sauce
I like adding Alfredo garlic sauce as the base, although it is more common to see marinara sauce. There is no right or wrong.
- Your favorite toppings!
- 2 Cups of Mozarella Cheese
- 2 Pack of Mini Pie Crust
Equipment
- Oven
- Cutting Board
- Cookie Cutter
- Cutting Knife
- parchment paper
- large baking pan
- spoon to spread
Step By Step Instructions For A Refrigerated Pie Crust Pizza Recipe
Step 1: Pre-heat Oven and Gather Ingredients
The first step is to prepare all of the ingredients and pre-heat the oven! You will need your oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit to properly bake the pizza pie.
Step 2: Prepare the Pie Crusts
Once that is complete, prepare the pie crusts. You can do this by cutting the pie crusts in half. When you cut them in half, you have the ability to use the top as a ‘baked topping’. It will look more like a personal pizza and you can make twice as many pizza pies with this technique.
Step 3: Pre-bake the Pie Crusts
During the third step, you can pre-bake the pie crusts so that they don’t get soggy. The hard part about making DIY pizza from home is that the pie can overload on moisture because of the tomato sauce and other ingredients. When this happens, the crust falls apart and it can make a huge mess in your kitchen!
Before you add any toppings or flavors, pre-bake the pie crusts for a minimum of 5-15 minutes. Make sure that the pie crusts turn a light golden color before taking them out.
Step 4: Add toppings and Bake for 10-15 Minutes
The last and final step in this refrigerated pie crust pizza recipe is to add the desired toppings. Not everyone uses tomato sauce, you can also substitute for Alfredo sauce or any other base. On the base, you can stuff the delicious pizza pie with different ingredients like meats, vegetables, and cheeses.
Tips and Tricks for This Refrigerated Pie Crust Pizza Recipe
Since this delicious Refrigerated Pie Crust Pizza Recipe is simple, it is unlikely that you will need any tips or tricks, but I still have some for you! Need a crispier pizza pie? I recommend using aluminum foil to wrap and cover the top of the pie. This traps heat in, but will also protect the cheese from burning.
I also recommend finding different pizza pie recipes to try! Instead of simply using tomato sauce, why not make your own buttery garlic sauce as a base for the pizza? The best part about making this refrigerated pie crust pizza recipe is how versatile it is. You can make any changes you would like to fit you and your needs.
Servings and Preparation Time
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Cook Time |
Preparation Time |
Serving Size |
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15 Minutes |
10 Minutes |
12-14 pizza pies |
Overall, this delicious Refrigerated Pie Crust Pizza Recipe is a favorite and perfect for families with small and picky eaters. Who doesn’t love pizza? You can customize the pizza from the comfort of your own home as long as you bake the refrigerated pie crust.
What do you think about this unique and yet simple Refrigerated Pie Crust Pizza Recipe? Let us know your thoughts or concerns in the comments below; we are always happy to hear from you! Know anyone else interested in a quick and easy kid-friendly dish? Send this recipe their way!
FAQs
Can I use pie crust instead of pizza dough?
Yes! You can use pie crust instead of pizza dough to make pies. Both doughs are very similar, however, it will have a different texture.
How do you make a refrigerated pie crust better?
Making a refrigerated pie crust better means baking it at least once before baking it with the rest of the ingredients.
How do I make the bottom of my pizza crust crispy?
Bake the pizza pie crust once, before adding any ingredients.
Should I Prebake Pillsbury pizza crust?
Yes! Although you do not need to, it is good to pre-bake Pillsbury pizza crust because it will make the bottom of the pie crispy.
Refrigerated Pie Crust Pizza Recipe
Equipment
- Oven
- Cutting Board
- Cookie Cutter
- Cutting Knife
- Parchment Paper
- large baking pan
- spoon to spread
Ingredients
- 1 Cup of your favorite pizza sauce I like adding Alfredo garlic sauce as the base although it is more common to see marinara sauce. There is no right or wrong.
- Your favorite toppings!
- 2 Cups of Mozarella Cheese
- 2 Pack of Mini Pie Crust
Instructions
- The first step is to prepare all of the ingredients and pre-heat the oven! You will need your oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit to properly bake the pizza pie.
- Once that is complete, prepare the pie crusts. You can do this by cutting the pie crusts in half. When you cut them in half, you have the ability to use the top as a 'baked topping'. It will look more like a personal pizza and you can make twice as many pizza pies with this technique.
- During the third step, you can pre-bake the pie crusts so that they don't get soggy. The hard part about making DIY pizza from home is that the pie can overload on moisture because of the tomato sauce and other ingredients. When this happens, the crust falls apart and it can make a huge mess in your kitchen!
- Before you add any toppings or flavors, pre-bake the pie crusts for a minimum of 5-15 minutes. Make sure that the pie crusts turn a light golden color before taking them out.
- The last and final step in this refrigerated pie crust pizza recipe is to add the desired toppings. Not everyone uses tomato sauce, you can also substitute for Alfredo sauce or any other base. On the base, you can stuff the delicious pizza pie with different ingredients like meats, vegetables, and cheeses.
Notes
- Since this delicious Refrigerated Pie Crust Pizza Recipe is simple, it is unlikely that you will need any tips or tricks, but I still have some for you! Need a crispier pizza pie? I recommend using aluminum foil to wrap and cover the top of the pie. This traps heat in, but will also protect the cheese from burning.
- I also recommend finding different pizza pie recipes to try! Instead of simply using tomato sauce, why not make your own buttery garlic sauce as a base for the pizza? The best part about making this refrigerated pie crust pizza recipe is how versatile it is. You can make any changes you would like to fit you and your needs.