Description
Meet your new favorite dessert shortcut: Crazy Crust Pie — a quick and easy recipe where the batter *makes its own crust* in the oven. This rustic, one-bowl pie is perfect for any level of baker and is totally customizable with your favorite fruits. Whether you’re after a quick breakfast treat, an easy dinner dessert, or a classic American comfort food idea, this recipe ticks all the boxes. Think crispy edges, soft fruity center, and barely any cleanup. It’s the ultimate easy recipe for busy days or last-minute guests.
Ingredients
2 cups fruit of choice
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon coarse sugar (optional)
Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream (for serving)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Lightly grease a 9-inch pie dish with butter or nonstick spray.
3. Evenly spread 2 cups of your chosen fruit into the bottom of the pie dish. If using juicy fruit, sprinkle 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 1/4 cup sugar over it and toss gently.
4. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
5. Add milk and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth, then stir in melted butter.
6. Pour the batter over the fruit and spread evenly with a spatula.
7. Sprinkle coarse sugar on top if desired.
8. Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Cool on a wire rack for 15–20 minutes before slicing.
10. Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Notes
You can use fresh, frozen, or canned fruit — just be sure to drain well if using canned.
Let the pie cool for at least 15 minutes before cutting so the crust sets properly.
Adding coarse sugar on top creates a lovely crispy finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: crazy crust pie, easy dessert recipe, fruit pie, self-crusting pie, quick dessert, comfort food, one-bowl recipe