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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Mix the dry ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Mix well.
- 2
Cut in the butter
Add the unsalted butter, cubed, to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 3
Add ice water
Gradually add the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough comes together. Do not overwork the dough.
- 4
Chill the dough
Form the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Filling Preparation
- 5
- 6
Mix the filling ingredients
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, black pepper, and nutmeg. Stir in the sautéed spinach and shredded Holland cheese.
Assembly and Baking
- 7
Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 8
Roll out the crust
On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to fit a 9-inch pie dish. Place the rolled-out dough into the dish and trim any excess.
- 9
Fill the crust
Pour the spinach and cheese filling into the prepared crust, spreading it evenly.
- 10
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.
- 11
Cool and serve
Allow the Crisp Country Acres to cool for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.