Crushed Cookie Crust

A crushed cookie crust is a sweet, crumbly base used for no-bake desserts like cheesecakes and pies. It's typically made by mixing finely crushed cookies (like graham crackers or digestive biscuits) with melted butter and sometimes sugar, then pressing the mixture into a pan. This simple preparation method is popular in Western home baking, especially in North America and the UK.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This crust is high in carbohydrates and fat, providing quick energy but little protein or fiber. A typical serving (about 1/8 of a 9-inch crust) contains roughly 120-150 calories, with most calories coming from the butter and refined flour in the cookies.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	220 kcal
Protein	2.5 g
Carbs	28 g
Fat	11 g
Fiber	0.8 g
Sugar	14 g
Sodium	180 mg
Iron	1.8 mg
Calcium	25 mg
Potassium	60 mg
Magnesium	10 mg
Phosphorus	40 mg
Niacin (B3)	1.2 mg
Folate	25 mcg
Copper	0.1 mg

Per 1/8 of a 9-inch pie crust (about 50 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it represents a clever, no-bake shortcut that became a staple in home kitchens, allowing anyone to create a professional-looking dessert base without an oven. Nutritionally, it's an example of how a simple, processed ingredient (store-bought cookies) can be transformed into a functional component of a more complex dish.