859 chrust recipes

Girl Scout Thin Mint cookie pie: crushed mint cookies folded into meringue with chopped nuts, baked into a chewy-crisp pie crust and topped with whipped cream and shaved chocolate.

Heritage apple pie with a butter-and-lard crust, tart Northern Spy apples, brown sugar, and a teaspoon of bread crumbs lining the bottom shell to keep it crisp. A three-stage bake delivers an evenly browned crust.

Frozen mint cream pie with melted marshmallows, creme de menthe, and whipped cream in a chocolate cookie crust. No-bake, make-ahead, and topped with grated chocolate.

A rustic blueberry pie baked right in a cast-iron skillet with a golden pastry lid and no bottom crust. Just 5 ingredients and 30 minutes from stove to table.

Classic beefsteak and kidney pie with claret-marinated kidneys, browned beef, and mushrooms baked under a golden pastry crust. Traditional British pub fare done right at home.

Savory Gorgonzola and leek crème brûlée: silky blue cheese custard with sweet sautéed leeks, torched to a bubbling Parmesan crust. An elegant first course that turns brûlée savory.

Authentic Italian cinnamon walnut biscotti: twice-baked cookies with toasted walnuts, orange zest, and a cinnamon-sugar crust. Crisp enough to dip into coffee, sturdy enough to ship.

Buttery shortbread crust topped with a fluffy almond paste filling, folded egg whites, lemon juice, and flaked coconut. A Dutch bakery classic that yields 50 bars from one pan.

Rich no-bake chocolate cheesecake with a graham cracker crust, semi-sweet chocolate cream cheese filling, and folded-in whipped cream for an airy texture. Set with gelatin, no oven needed.

Broiled orange roughy fillets glazed with a creamy salsa sauce made from light mayo, yogurt, lime juice, and cayenne. Two coats build a golden, tangy crust. Lighter fish dinner in 30 minutes.

Oven-fried white fish with a crispy cornmeal-Parmesan crust and Cajun seasoning. Cod, sole, or flounder baked at high heat in just 10 minutes for a healthy, crunchy dinner.

Broiled zucchini planks topped with garlic, basil, oregano and parmesan, blistered under the broiler until tender with a browned cheesy crust. A fast, low-carb side that's ready in minutes.

Apples, tangy cranberries, and pears under a granola-type crust can be served in small glass bowls for an inviting holiday meal conclusion.

Four-ingredient cherry dump cake with a buttery yellow cake mix crust, two cans of cherry pie filling, and a nutty crumble topping. Served warm with ice cream.

Traditional Rhode Island johnnycakes from scratch: thin cornmeal griddle cakes scalded with boiling water, then slow-fried until lacy edges form a crackly golden crust.

Shepherdless pie with red lentils, pearl barley, carrots, and tomatoes under a cheesy mashed potato crust. A hearty vegetarian twist on the British classic.