Good question, Marie! When the beans are pushing down on the crust, prevent it from puffing it up. Once you remove that the dough needs to be pierced to continue allowing the crust to release team without puffing up. It wouldn't hurt to poke the crust before adding the parchment, but it isn't necessary. Annabelle@KAF
August 31, 2018 at 11:25am
In reply to Why would you poke a blind pie crust AFTER it's precooked? Don… by Marie Frances (not verified)