Yummy Chocolate or Gingersnap Cookie Crumb Pie Crust
Transform your favorite pie recipes with this versatile and flavorful *Yummy Chocolate or Gingersnap Cookie Crumb Pie Crust*! Crafted from crushed chocolate cookies or spicy gingersnaps, this homemade pie crust adds a delightfully rich and crumbly texture to both baked and no-bake pies. The addition of a touch of granulated sugar, melted butter, and a pinch of salt perfectly balances sweetness and adds just the right amount of structure. With a quick 10-minute prep and bake time, this easy pie crust recipe is perfect for busy bakers looking for a shortcut without sacrificing homemade charm. Whether you're pairing chocolate crumbs with a silky mousse or using gingersnaps to complement a creamy pumpkin filling, this adaptable base elevates any dessert to show-stopping status.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups (crumbs) Chocolate cookies (e.g., chocolate wafers) or gingersnap cookies
- 5 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 1 Pinch of salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Place the chocolate cookies or gingersnap cookies into a food processor and pulse until finely ground into crumbs. You can also place them in a resealable plastic bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
Measure out 1.5 cups of cookie crumbs and transfer them to a medium mixing bowl.
Add 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar and a pinch of salt to the cookie crumbs. Stir to combine evenly.
Pour 5 tablespoons of melted unsalted butter into the crumb mixture. Mix thoroughly until the crumbs are evenly moistened and clump together when pressed.
Transfer the crumb mixture to a 9-inch pie pan. Using your fingers or the bottom of a flat measuring cup, press the crumbs firmly into the bottom and up the sides of the pan to form an even crust.
Place the pie pan on a baking sheet and bake the crust in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until it is set and fragrant.
Remove the crust from the oven and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack before adding your desired pie filling. For no-bake pies, ensure the crust is fully cooled before use.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2285 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 129.6 g | 166% | |
| Saturated Fat | 72.5 g | 362% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 215 mg | 72% | |
| Sodium | 1225 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 265.1 g | 96% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.0 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 169.1 g | ||
| Protein | 24.6 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 135 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 12.0 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 615 mg | 13% | |
*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.
