Easy Vegan Pie Crust (Foolproof + Flaky)

This simple vegan pie crust comes together in minutes and bakes up beautifully golden and tender. The mix of butter and coconut oil creates a flaky, flavorful crust that tastes like it took way more effort than it actually did. It’s one of my favorite go-to crusts because it works well with sweet or savory fillings and uses ingredients I almost always have in my kitchen. Perfect for pies, tarts, and all your cozy baking days.

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour

1/4 tsp Salt

1 Tablespoon Sugar (optional)

1/4 cup Cold Vegan Butter

1/4 Solid Coconut Oil

3–5 Tablespoons Ice-Cold Water

I love this crust because it gives you the best of both worlds — the flakiness of vegan butter and the light tenderness of coconut oil. When the two are combined, the dough holds together easily and bakes into a soft, golden crust with amazing flavor.

It’s a budget-friendly base you can use for almost anything: fruit pies, crumble tarts, quiches, pot pies, cobblers, or even little hand pies. It’s simple, reliable, and perfect for anyone who wants a delicious homemade crust without fuss.

Instructions

In a bowl, whisk flour, salt, and sugar.

Add the cold vegan butter and solid coconut oil and use a fork or your fingers to blend until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.

Sprinkle in cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing just until the dough comes together.

Shape into a disc, wrap, and chill for 15 minutes before rolling. Or if you are using for later press into a pie pan, cover with plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 months.

Roll out and use for pies, tarts, or pot pies.