Chocolate Cookie Crust
Transform your desserts with this easy and irresistible chocolate cookie crust, the ultimate base for your favorite pies, cheesecakes, and no-bake treats! Made with just three simple ingredients—crushed chocolate sandwich cookies, melted butter, and a touch of optional sugar—this crust is as versatile as it is delicious. The recipe gives you the flexibility to either bake it for a sturdier, more robust texture or chill it for a quick no-bake option. Perfectly sweet and effortlessly rich, this crust combines the iconic flavor of chocolate cookies with a buttery finish, creating a flawless foundation for creamy fillings like mousse, custard, or ice cream pies. Ready in just 10 minutes and customizable to your needs, this chocolate cookie crust is a must-have recipe for any dessert lover!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 24 cookies chocolate sandwich cookies (e.g., Oreos)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) if baking the crust is desired.
Place the chocolate sandwich cookies (filling included) in a food processor. Pulse until the cookies turn into fine crumbs. Alternatively, place the cookies in a zip-top bag and crush them with a rolling pin until finely ground.
Transfer the cookie crumbs to a mixing bowl. If you're using granulated sugar for extra sweetness, stir it into the crumbs at this stage.
Pour the melted butter over the crumbs and mix thoroughly with a spatula or spoon until the crumbs are evenly coated and the mixture resembles damp sand.
Press the crumb mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan or springform pan. Use the bottom of a measuring cup or a flat glass to help pack the crust tightly for stability.
For a no-bake crust, refrigerate the crust for at least 1 hour to set before filling.
For a baked crust, place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 8–10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely before adding any filling.
Once cooled (or chilled for a no-bake version), the chocolate cookie crust is ready to be filled with your desired filling, whether it's cheesecake, mousse, or a creamy pie!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1954 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 123.5 g | 158% | |
| Saturated Fat | 59.3 g | 296% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 186 mg | 62% | |
| Sodium | 1054 mg | 46% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 219.2 g | 80% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.8 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 133.8 g | ||
| Protein | 8.5 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 96 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 9.3 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 406 mg | 9% | |
*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.
