Oreo Pie Crust
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You only need two ingredients and about five minutes to make this Oreo Pie Crust, and there's no need to use the oven. It's crunchy, full of chocolate flavor, and makes a great base for cream pies, icebox pies, tarts, or cheesecakes.
Today I am bringing you another useful basic that you'll use over and over again, an Oreo pie crust!
I've used this crust for years as the base for many of my favorite desserts. It's a simple recipe you'll want to make over and over, and it adds a crisp, dark chocolate layer to any creamy filling.
This recipe is easy as can be. It's only got 2 ingredients and it takes 5 minutes to make. You don't even have to bake it!
I've been making this forever, as a base to some of my favorite desserts. It gives the most amazing, crunchy chocolate contrast to peanut butter pie and grasshopper pie, and it works great under cheesecake too (try it with my favorite chocolate cheesecake!).
You're going to love the crispy texture and the dark chocolate flavor!
This recipe works well as a base to any kind of cream pie or no-bake pie.
It's also great for tarts, bars, or cheesecakes.
This recipe yields enough crust for a standard-sized pie or tart, for an 8-inch diameter cake pan, or for a square baking dish.
You could definitely stretch it to fit a larger cake pan or a 9x13 pan, but it will just be a little thinner.
You don't have to bake this crust, but you certainly can if your recipe calls for it!
For example, it does not get baked in this mint chocolate icebox pie and it's fine, but for this pumpkin chocolate swirl cheesecake it does, and it works beautifully.
Here's Why You'll Love This Recipe
- It only needs 2 ingredients. Oreos and melted butter, that's it.
- It's ready in just five minutes. There's no rolling, chilling, or blind baking required.
- You don't have to bake it. Use it as is for no-bake pies, or bake it if your filling recipe asks for it.
- This crust is flexible. It works in a pie dish, tart pan, cake pan, square baking dish, or even a 9x13 pan.
- It's easy to make this crust gluten-free or dairy-free if you need to.
Ingredients You'll Need
The recipe card at the bottom of the post contains the full list with all of the amounts. Refer to that when you're cooking.
- Oreo chocolate sandwich cookies: Use the entire cookie, including the filling. The cream helps the crumbs stick together. You can use gluten-free chocolate sandwich cookies instead if needed.
- Unsalted butter: Melted butter binds the crumbs so the crust keeps its shape when sliced. If you want a dairy-free option, melted coconut oil works too.
In Photos: How To Make Oreo Pie Crust
Step 1:
Start by putting your cookies in the food processor to grind them up.
If you don't have a food processor, you can buy one here: Food Processor.
Or you can just put your Oreos in a big zip-top bag and bash them with a rolling pin.
Step 2:
Grind them up as finely as you can.
Step 3:
Then add the melted butter.
Pulse the mixture until it's combined, then toss it together with a fork just to make sure it's well-incorporated.
Step 4:
Next, just tip the mixture into your dish.
Press it firmly, into an even layer.
I like to use the back of a measuring cup for this step. It really helps to get it flat and smooth!
Use the side of the measuring cup to go up the sides of the pan. It works really well!
Helpful Tips and Tricks
- Grind the cookies as finely as possible. Large pieces can make the crust crumbly and tough to slice.
- Press the crumbs down firmly. A well-packed crust will stay together when you slice it.
- Check your pan size. This recipe makes enough crust for a standard pie or tart, an 8-inch round cake pan, or a square baking dish. If you use a larger cake pan or a 9x13 pan, the crust will be thinner.
- Only bake the crust if your filling recipe calls for it. It works well unbaked for no-bake fillings. For baked fillings, like cheesecake, follow the recipe instructions.
- Chill the crust while you prepare the filling. Letting it rest in the fridge for a bit helps it firm up.
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Ingredients
- 24 Oreo chocolate sandwich cookies
- 5 tablespoons (73.93 g) unsalted butter,, melted
Instructions
- Place the Oreo cookies in the bowl of a food processor, and pulse until finely ground.
- Add the melted butter, and process until well-combined.
- Tip the mixture out into a baking dish, and press it firmly into place using the back of a measuring cup.
Notes
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