Peanut Butter Cracker Pie Crust

Peanut Butter Cracker Pie Crust recipe videos

A Peanut Butter Cracker Pie Crust is a no-bake, salty-sweet base for pies and cheesecakes, popular in American home baking. It's typically made by crushing buttery crackers (like Ritz) or graham crackers and binding them with melted butter and creamy peanut butter. This combination creates a sturdy, flavorful alternative to traditional pastry or graham cracker crusts.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This crust is high in fat and carbohydrates, providing a dense source of energy from the peanut butter and butter. A typical slice contributes roughly 150-200 calories, along with some protein and fiber from the peanuts and whole grains in the crackers.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	380 kcal
Protein	8 g
Carbs	32 g
Fat	25 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	12 g
Sodium	290 mg
Potassium	180 mg
Magnesium	45 mg
Phosphorus	110 mg
Iron	1.8 mg
Niacin (B3)	3.5 mg
Vitamin E	3.2 mg
Manganese	0.7 mg
Copper	0.3 mg

Per 1 slice (approx. 80 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a beloved example of American 'pantry baking,' using simple, shelf-stable ingredients for a quick and delicious result. Nutritionally, the peanut butter adds a boost of plant-based protein and monounsaturated fats to what would otherwise be a simple carbohydrate base.