Saltine Cracker Pie Crust

Saltine Cracker Pie Crust
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    20 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    30 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    18

Embrace the delightful contrast of sweet and savory with this unexpectedly delicious pie crust! Made from humble saltine crackers, it provides a unique foundation for your favorite pie fillings, offering a satisfyingly crisp and subtly salty counterpoint to sweet custards, creamy chocolate, or tangy fruit.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    36 g
  • Cholesterol
    38 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    2 g
  • Saturated Fat
    10 g
  • Sodium
    534 mg
  • Sugar
    20 g
  • Fat
    17 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch pie pan. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View In a food processor, pulse the saltine crackers until finely crushed. Alternatively, place crackers in a large zip-top bag and crush with a rolling pin. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View In a medium bowl, combine the crushed saltines, sugar, and salt. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Pour the melted butter and honey over the dry ingredients and mix well until evenly moistened. The mixture should resemble wet sand. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared pie pan, using the bottom of a measuring cup to create a compact and uniform crust. Be sure to press the crust up the sides of the pan. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 14-16 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and set. (16 minutes)

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Recipe View Remove from the oven. While the crust is still warm, gently press down on the crust with the bottom of a measuring cup to reshape and even it out, as it may puff up slightly during baking. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Let the crust cool completely before adding your desired filling. (30 minutes)

For a richer flavor, use browned butter instead of regular melted butter.
If you prefer a less salty crust, reduce the amount of salt to 1/2 teaspoon.
This crust pairs exceptionally well with chocolate, caramel, or fruit-based fillings.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 3.8/ 5 ( 6 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Korbin Roberts

    I was skeptical at first, but this crust is amazing! The salty-sweet combination is addictive.

  • Tyrel Hackett

    So easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover saltines.

  • Victor Hilpert

    I accidentally burned mine a little, so watch it carefully the first time you make it!

  • Maurine Rogahn

    My family loved this with a chocolate cream pie filling. It's our new go-to crust recipe!

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