Crushed as a pie or cheesecake crust

Crushed as a pie or cheesecake crust recipe videos

This isn't a standalone dish, but a foundational preparation technique where ingredients like graham crackers, cookies, or nuts are crushed and mixed with melted butter to form a press-in crust. It serves as the classic base for no-bake cheesecakes, cream pies, and key lime pies. The method originated in North America, becoming a staple for easy, chilled desserts.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

The crust is very high in carbohydrates from the crushed base and fat from the binding butter. It provides quick energy but is low in protein and fiber, with a typical serving containing around 150-200 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	160 kcal
Protein	1.5 g
Carbs	19 g
Fat	9 g
Fiber	0.5 g
Sugar	10 g
Sodium	130 mg
Iron	1.2 mg
Calcium	20 mg
Magnesium	10 mg
Phosphorus	35 mg
Selenium	4.5 mcg
Thiamin (B1)	0.15 mg
Folate	25 mcg
Manganese	0.3 mg

Per 1/8 of a 9-inch crust (about 30 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

This crust's versatility is key—it can be made from sweet graham crackers, savory pretzels, or even nuts, allowing it to adapt to countless dessert flavors. Nutritionally, it's the primary source of added sugars and saturated fats in many otherwise lighter, chilled desserts.