Easy Vanilla Wafer Crust
Transform your homemade desserts with this Easy Vanilla Wafer Crust, a quick and versatile recipe that's perfect for pies, tarts, and cheesecakes! Made with just four simple ingredients—vanilla wafer cookies, melted butter, a touch of sugar, and a pinch of salt—this crust comes together in mere minutes with the help of a food processor. Its buttery, slightly sweet flavor creates the ideal base for creamy fillings, from tangy lemon curd to rich chocolate ganache. Whether baked to a golden finish or chilled for a no-bake option, this recipe delivers flawless results every time. Perfect for busy bakers, this 10-minute prep crust is a must-have for your dessert repertoire!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams vanilla wafer cookies
- 85 grams unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Place the vanilla wafer cookies in a food processor and pulse until they form fine crumbs. You should have approximately 1 3/4 cups of crumbs.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the unsalted butter until fully liquified, about 30–45 seconds.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cookie crumbs, melted butter, granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt. Mix until the mixture resembles damp sand and holds together when pressed.
Transfer the mixture to a 9-inch pie pan or springform pan. Spread it evenly across the bottom and up the sides, pressing firmly with the bottom of a flat measuring cup to create a compact crust.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8 minutes, or until the crust is lightly golden and set.
Remove from the oven and allow the crust to cool completely before adding your desired filling.
For no-bake desserts, you can skip the baking step and instead chill the crust in the refrigerator for 1 hour to firm up.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
200 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.1 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.2 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 23 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 108 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.9 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.1 g | ||
| Protein | 0.8 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 9 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 16 mg | 0% | |
*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.
