Cookie Crust

Cookie crust is a sweet, crumbly base made from crushed cookies (like graham crackers or digestive biscuits) mixed with melted butter and sometimes sugar, pressed into a pie or cheesecake pan. It's a staple in American and Western dessert baking, providing a quick, no-bake foundation for creamy fillings.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This crust is high in carbohydrates and fat, with minimal protein. A typical serving offers a quick energy boost from simple carbs and fats, along with small amounts of minerals like iron and magnesium from the whole grains in the cookies.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	210 kcal
Protein	2.5 g
Carbs	26 g
Fat	11 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	12 g
Sodium	180 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Magnesium	15 mg
Phosphorus	40 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.1 mg
Niacin (B3)	1.2 mg
Folate	30 mcg
Manganese	0.3 mg
Selenium	4 mcg

Per 1/8 of a 9-inch crust (about 45 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a symbol of convenience in home baking, evolving from traditional pastry crusts to a modern, time-saving hack. Nutritionally, while it's calorie-dense, using whole-grain cookies can add a bit of fiber and minerals compared to a refined flour pastry crust.