<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> You can make custard pies, pumpkin pies etal WITHOUT A CRUST and still get wonderful results.....grease pie pan with butter or crisco...not margarine..it burns. You may sprinkle chopped nuts over the bottom if you wish and pour the filling in ..Bake as usual. Odds are your family won't mind and think of the fact, calories and carbs you/ve saved.