Cake batter for 22 cm cake with lattice topping

22 cm pie crust with lattice top is a prepared pastry base specifically designed for baking medium-sized pies, ideal for fruit pies and tarts. This crust comes with a precut lattice top, which makes it easy to create the classic crisscross design over the filling, adding both texture and an attractive decorative finish.

Its origin lies in Western baking traditions, particularly popular in countries like the United States for apple, cherry, and other fruit pies. The crust is generally made from wheat flour, butter or vegetable shortening, sugar, and water, which provides a crispy and flavorful texture after baking.

Among its main properties, its ease of use stands out, as it saves time in making homemade pastry and ensures a consistent, well-baked result. Furthermore, the lattice top facilitates steam evaporation during baking, preventing the filling from becoming too soggy.

In different Spanish-speaking regions, pie crust may also be known as masa para tarta, base para pay (in Mexico and some Central American countries), or simply masa de pastel. The lattice top may be called lattice or rejilla para tarta/pastel.