Pie Shell

Pie Shell

A pie shell is a crust made from pastry dough that is used as the base for a pie. It can be made from shortcrust pastry, puff pastry, or any other type of pastry. The shell is typically filled with sweet or savory ingredients such as fruit fillings, custard, or meat and vegetables. The nutritional value of a pie shell depends on the type of dough used and the ingredients in the filling. Typically, pie shells are high in calories and fat due to the butter or shortening used to make them. However, they can also be a good source of complex carbohydrates and fiber if made from whole grain flour. When making or purchasing a pie shell, it's important to consider the nutritional value of the ingredients in both the dough and filling.