What to Do with Leftover Pie Crust? 15 Ideas

The major component in many cuisines is pie crust, but it also works well as a replacement in other dishes. Because pie crust dough is so versatile, it may be used in a variety of ways. However, when you trim and cut, you have lots of leftovers that it would be a pity to waste. So, what are you going to do with the extra pie crust?

Mini cinnamon rolls, crackers, pigs in a blanket, morning pastries, sesame twists, miniature quiches, mini empanadas, nutty crackers, chocolate rolls, sundae topping, pop tarts, cheese sticks, mushroom puffs, spinach balls, and apple bites all benefit from leftover pie crust.

Pie crust is a product that may be used in a variety of ways. You can use it to create both sweet and savory foods, but you can also use it to make something completely different that has nothing to do with pie. In the following sections, I’ll show you how to make the most of your leftover pie dough.

Mini Cinnamon Rolls

Mini cinnamon buns are a great way to use up leftover unbaked pie dough. They’re simple to build and you probably already have everything you need. These cinnamon rolls use just an egg or two to produce egg wash, sugar, and cinnamon.

Prepare the egg wash with the sugar and cinnamon in a separate dish. Cut the remaining pie crust into pieces to customize the shape and size of your cinnamon buns. Each remaining pie slice should be pressed with your hand or rolled lightly with a rolling pin.

Smear the egg wash over the remaining pie pieces and sprinkle with as much of the cinnamon and sugar mixture as possible. Place the pie dough pieces on a baking sheet. Place them in the oven for 15 minutes on medium heat.

Crackers 

The most basic recipe on this list is undoubtedly leftover pie crust crackers. They need little more than salt and pepper to prepare. If you have and like butter, put it on the crackers before baking them.

Cut the remaining pie crust into little bite-size pieces and shape them with a cup. Make small holes on the surface of the crackers with a fork, but don’t poke them; the holes are simply cosmetic.

Season the crackers with salt and pepper, as well as any additional spices you choose, such as powdered garlic or dry herbs. If you want to slather butter on them, do so before you add the spices.

Place the crackers in the oven and bake for 15-12 minutes at 150 C (300 F). They’ll be lovely and crispy when done. Make your favorite dipping sauce to go with the crackers.

Pigs in a Blanket 

Pigs in a blanket are a simple and inexpensive treat made from dough and wieners. The recipe is as simple as it can be.

Cut the wieners into tiny pieces to match the size of the dough pieces. Cut up the remaining pie crust dough and carefully smooth it over with a rolling pin. Place the wiener pieces in the center of the rolled leftover pie crust dough and wrap.

You may put some egg wash on top of the unbaked pigs in a blanket if you like, but you don’t have to.

Place the pigs on a blanket in the oven for approximately 15 minutes at 150 C, or 300 F.

Breakfast Pastries 

Breakfast pastries created from unbaked leftover pie crust are a wonderful delicacy and a delicious way to begin the day. They demand a bit more work but aren’t difficult to produce.

Roll the unbaked remaining pie crust dough with a rolling pin and add butter to laminate it. After rolling the dough, spread some butter on top and cover it with the dough by turning it over as many times as necessary to produce a square.

Add butter to the square and roll the dough until it returns to its original form, as it did before you flapped it the first time. Repeat the process as needed.

Finally, cut the dough into little pieces and place them on a baking sheet. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes at 150 C, or 300 F, until the dough rises and becomes fluffy.

Sesame Twists 

Sesame twists are a great snack option that are made with just sesame seeds and an egg wash. Simply roll the remaining pie crust dough with a rolling pin until it is approximately 1 inch thick.

Cut the dough into three-inch broad strips vertically. Twist each strip separately. If the strips are too narrow or thin, combine a couple into one and twist them together.

Smear egg wash over each twisted stripe and top with sesame seeds. Bake for approximately 20 minutes at 150 C (300 F).

Small Quiches 

The leftover pie crust quiches are ridiculously easy to make and quite tasty. You just need muffin tins, eggs, cheese, and bacon.

Divide the unbaked leftover pie pieces in half and flatten them with your hand. Place one piece of dough in each muffin mold. Place one egg, a couple thick slices of cheese, and bacon bits on top of each muffin mold.

Bake for 15 minutes at 150 C, or 300 F, and enjoy this easy and delicious treat.

Mini Empanadas 

This is a fantastic concept when mixed with leftover chicken, so if you have some, go for it. Cut rounds out of the remaining pie crust dough.

Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and combine it with cheese and cream, cream cheese, crème fraiche ricotta, or sour cream, or anything you can think of to bind the components together.

Place the filling in the center of each dough circle and cover with the dough, producing mini empanadas. The resultant form resembles that of a panzerotti pizza.

Bake for approximately 15 minutes at 150 C, or 300 F, then serve your small empanadas with your favorite sauce.

Nutty Crackers 

If you have walnuts, almonds, or hazelnuts on hand, you must try this recipe. Make little balls out of the remaining pie crust dough.

Roll a rolling pin over each ball. Crush the nuts into coarse bits and put on top of each rolled piece of remaining pie crust dough. Make new balls to incorporate the nuts into the dough.

Finally, use a mug to push each ball into a round form. You now have your crackers, and all that remains is for you to bake them.

Place them in the oven for 15 minutes at 150 C (300 F).

Chocolate Rolls 

This concept is excellent if you want something delicious but don’t feel very creative or want to devote energy and effort. You’ll also need chocolate and butter, in addition to the remaining pie crust dough.

Roll the remaining pie crust dough into a large round using a rolling pin. Smear butter on each triangular piece cut from the large circle.

Break up the chocolate into coarse bits. Roll each triangle with a few bits of chocolate in the center.

Bake your chocolate rolls for 20 minutes at 150 degrees Celsius (300 degrees Fahrenheit).

Sundae Topping 

This is perhaps the simplest concept on the list. Roll out the remaining pie crust dough to about one inch thick. Place it on a baking sheet and bake it for 20 minutes.

Bake for 15-20 minutes at 150 degrees Celsius (300 degrees Fahrenheit). Remove the cooked remaining pie crust dough from the oven and set it aside to cool for approximately 30 minutes. After it has cooled, break it into bits and place it in a zip lock bag.

Roll the pieces with a rolling pin until they turn into crumbs. They keep in the pantry for a long time and may be used to garnish ice cream, hot cocoa, pudding, or fruit yogurt.

Pop Tarts 

Pop tarts are a great way to use up unbaked pie crust dough. This recipe calls for jam, milk, powdered sugar, and rainbow sprinkles.

Make little squares out of the dough. In the center of each square, place a teaspoon of jam, whichever flavor you want. Use just half of the jam for the whole number of squares, since the remainder will be used to cover the ones with filling.

Cover the filled dough squares with plastic wrap and press the edges with a fork. In a mixing dish, combine the milk and powdered sugar to get a gooey consistency. Smear the milk and sugar mixture over the unbaked pop tarts and top with rainbow sprinkles.

Bake for 20 minutes at 150 C, i.e., 300 F.

Cheese Sticks 

Cheese sticks are always a good snack option, and they’re even better when they’re handmade. You’ll need to knead soft or grated cheese into the unbaked leftover pie crust dough for this recipe.

Simply combine the cheese and the unbaked leftover pie crust dough and knead them together. The cheese will seep into the dough and become a part of it. Roll out the dough and cheese mixture after they have effectively mashed into a single unit.

Cut vertical stripes and arrange them on a baking sheet. Smear some butter over the top and bake for 15 minutes at 150 C, or 300 F.

Mushroom Dumplings 

Mushrooms are an excellent complement to baked products. You’ll need to saute some mushrooms and chop up some unbaked leftover pie crust dough for this recipe.

Make dough balls and flatten them with a mug to produce circle-shaped dough pieces. Place the mushroom filling in the center of each piece and cover with a dumpling-shaped seal.

Pull the borders of the circles up while bringing them together until they form a single point. Bake the mushroom dumplings for 20 minutes at 150 C (300 F).

Spinach Balls 

If you want to consume healthy yet tasty meals, spinach balls are the way to go. Season some fresh spinach with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

Cut the unbaked remaining pie crust dough into pieces and top with a pinch of spinach. Knead the dough and spinach together to make lovely green balls. Bake for 10 minutes at 150 C (300 F).

Apple Pie Bites

What better way to repurpose unbaked pie dough than to make apple pie bites? Apple pie filling may be made using chopped apples and sugar.

Roll the remaining pie crust dough into a large piece. Cut triangles from that piece and fill each with apple pie filling.

Sprinkle cinnamon over the apple-filled triangles before covering. Cover the triangles with the remaining triangles. Bake for 20 minutes at 150 degrees Celsius (300 degrees Fahrenheit).

How Long Does Pie Crust Last?

Your pie crust will keep in the fridge for a week, and it will keep in the freezer for up to three months.