Yes, I'd say too much butter. And correct, you don't need the spray, although I do use a round of parchment paper. King Arthur uses less sugar (confectioner's) and less butter. They also don't bake the crust before filling. (I actually chill my crust a bit before filling it.)
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Yes, I'd say too much butter. And correct, you don't need the spray. King Arthur uses less sugar (confectioner's) and less butter. They also don't bake the crust before filling. (I actually chill my crust a bit before filling it.)