Cracker crumbs as a pie crust base
A cracker crumb pie crust is a simple, no-bake or baked base made from crushed crackers (like saltines, graham crackers, or digestive biscuits) mixed with melted butter and sometimes sugar. It's a popular, easy alternative to traditional pastry crusts in American and British home baking, especially for cheesecakes, cream pies, and no-bake desserts.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This crust is primarily a source of carbohydrates and fat, with the crackers providing carbs and the butter adding significant fat. A typical serving offers a quick energy boost and small amounts of iron and B vitamins from the fortified flour in the crackers.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 150 kcal |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Carbs | 12 g |
| Fat | 11 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 180 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.1 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.5 mg |
| Folate | 25 mcg |
| Calcium | 15 mg |
| Magnesium | 5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 25 mg |
| Selenium | 4 mcg |
Per 1 slice of crust (about 30g, from a 9-inch pie) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a hallmark of practical, home-style baking, often using pantry staples for convenience. Nutritionally, it can be a higher-fat, higher-carb component, but using whole-grain crackers can add fiber and make it a slightly more nutritious foundation.
