Surefire Cream Cheese Crust

1. 1

   Sift the flour and salt together into a small bowl and set aside.

2. 2

   In a large bowl and using an electric mixer on low speed, beat the butter and cream cheese until smoothly blended, about 45 seconds.

3. 3

   Mix in the flour mixture until the dough holds together and forms large clumps that come away from the sides of the bowl, about 30 seconds.

4. 4

   Or, use a large spoon to stir the butter and cream cheese together until smoothly blended, then add the flour and salt and continue stirring until clumps of smooth dough form.

5. 5

   Form the dough into a smooth ball, flatten it into a 6-inch disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes or as long as overnight.

6. 6

   The dough is now ready to roll and use in the recipes.

7. 7

   Variation: To make 2 crusts double the ingredients.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.