Cookie Crust for Cheesecake or Pies Recipe

Name: Cookie Crust for Cheesecake or Pies
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 crust for 9-inch pan
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups finely crushed cookie crumbs (graham crackers, chocolate wafers, or shortbread); ¼ cup granulated sugar; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

American · Dessert · 10 min total

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A buttery, crunchy crust made from crushed cookies that perfectly complements creamy cheesecakes or fruit pies. Quick to prepare with no baking required.

10
min prep

8
servings

180
kcal/serving

Ingredients

1 ½ cups finely crushed cookie crumbs (graham crackers, chocolate wafers, or shortbread)
¼ cup granulated sugar
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine cookie crumbs and sugar. Stir in melted butter until mixture is evenly moistened.
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate or springform pan. Use the bottom of a measuring cup to pack it tightly.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set before filling. For a firmer crust, bake at 350°F for 8-10 minutes, then cool completely before filling.

Tips

For a chocolate crust, use chocolate wafer cookies; for a sweeter crust, use shortbread.
Store leftover crust (unfilled) in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

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