Troubleshooting Flaky Pie Crust and Pies

Problem: The dough sticks when rolling and the baked pie crust is not flaky.

Solution: The dough is too warm and needs to be chilled until firm.

Problem: The pie crust shrinks during baking.

Solution: Lift the dough and allow it to shrink in while rolling and avoid stretching it when placing it in the pie plate. Let it rest, refrigerated, for a minimum of 1 hour before baking.

Problem: The pie crust is too tender.

Solution: Avoid mixing the cream cheese and/or butter too finely into the flour. Knead the dough until slightly stretchy when tugged so that it will hold together.