Chocolate Cookie Crumb Crust
Transform your desserts with this irresistible Chocolate Cookie Crumb Crust—a buttery, rich, and perfectly crumbly base that elevates pies, cheesecakes, and no-bake treats to the next level. Made with finely ground chocolate cookies (Oreos without the filling or similar favorites), a touch of sugar, a pinch of salt, and luscious melted butter, this crust balances sweetness and a hint of decadence in every bite. Perfectly prepped in just 15 minutes, it can be baked for added structure or chilled for no-bake desserts, making it as versatile as it is indulgent. Whether you're crafting a creamy cheesecake or a silky chocolate tart, this easy, foolproof crust recipe guarantees a sturdy, delicious foundation for all your dessert dreams.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams chocolate cookies (like chocolate wafers or Oreo cookies, without filling)
- 85 grams unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F).
In a food processor, grind the chocolate cookies into fine crumbs. You should have approximately 1 and 3/4 cups of crumbs.
Transfer the cookie crumbs to a mixing bowl and stir in the granulated sugar and salt until evenly combined.
Pour the melted butter over the crumb mixture. Use a spoon or spatula to mix until the crumbs are evenly moistened and can hold their shape when pressed together.
Pour the mixture into a 9-inch pie pan or the base of a springform pan. Use your fingers or the bottom of a measuring cup to press the crumbs firmly and evenly into the base and up the sides, if desired.
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until it is set and slightly darker in color. Be careful not to overbake.
Remove the crust from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack before adding your filling.
Optional: If using the crust for a no-bake dessert, skip baking and instead refrigerate the crust for at least 1 hour before filling to help it set.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1639 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 109.0 g | 140% | |
| Saturated Fat | 60.3 g | 301% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 186 mg | 62% | |
| Sodium | 746 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 165.1 g | 60% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.7 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 105.1 g | ||
| Protein | 14.1 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 85 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 351 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
