Saltine cracker crust for cheesecake or pies Recipe

Name: Saltine cracker crust for cheesecake or pies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: One 9-inch crust
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups crushed saltine crackers (about 40 crackers); 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

American · Dessert · 18 min total

Saltine cracker crust for cheesecake or pies recipe videos

A buttery, salty-sweet crust made from crushed saltine crackers, perfect for cheesecakes, pies, and tarts. It's a quick and easy alternative to graham cracker crust.

10
min prep

8
min cook

8
servings

180
kcal/serving

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups crushed saltine crackers (about 40 crackers)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a medium bowl, combine crushed saltines and sugar. Pour melted butter over the mixture and stir until all crumbs are moistened.
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate or springform pan.
Bake for 8 minutes, until lightly golden. Let cool completely before filling.

Tips

For a sweeter crust, increase sugar to 1/3 cup.
Use a food processor to crush crackers into fine crumbs for even texture.
Store baked crust in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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