Chocolate Crumb Crust
Transform your desserts with this rich and decadent Chocolate Crumb Crust, a perfect foundation for pies, tarts, or cheesecakes. Featuring chocolate wafer cookies processed into fine crumbs, paired with melted butter, a touch of sugar, and a hint of salt for balance, this easy recipe takes just 15 minutes to prepare. Baked briefly for a toasty flavor or chilled for no-bake creations, this versatile crust holds together beautifully, offering a delightful crunch and deep chocolate flavor with every bite. Whether you’re crafting a creamy chocolate mousse pie or a refreshing lemon tart, this foolproof base ensures your dessert shines. Perfect for elevating your homemade treats, this customizable crust fits seamlessly into any dessert repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams chocolate wafer cookies
- 80 grams unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F).
In a food processor, add the chocolate wafer cookies and process them into fine crumbs. If you don’t have a food processor, place the cookies in a ziplock bag and crush them with a rolling pin until finely ground.
Melt the unsalted butter in a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl. Allow it to cool slightly.
In a mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cookie crumbs, granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt. Mix well to distribute the ingredients evenly.
Pour the melted butter over the crumbs and stir with a spatula or spoon until the mixture resembles wet sand and holds together when pressed.
Transfer the crumb mixture into a 9-inch pie or tart pan. Using your fingers or the back of a measuring cup, press the mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom and up the sides of the pan.
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes to set it. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely before filling with your chosen dessert.
For no-bake recipes, skip the baking step and instead chill the formed crust in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before adding the filling.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1619 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 109.7 g | 141% | |
| Saturated Fat | 51.8 g | 259% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 177 mg | 59% | |
| Sodium | 916 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 172.1 g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.8 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 107.4 g | ||
| Protein | 6.5 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 75 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 8.2 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 311 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.
