Gingersnap Pie Crust

Pie crust made with gingersnaps in a glass pie plate.

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cookie crumb crust, gingersnap pie crust

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 10

Servings:

Calories: 257kcal

Author: Laureen King

This Gingersnap pie crust recipe is a tasty alternative to a graham cracker crust. The spicy, ginger flavor makes it a perfect option for holiday pies, cheesecake and other desserts.

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Ingredients

1 box gingersnap cookies (10 oz/300 g before ground) approximately 30-40 cookies
1/4 cup light brown sugar
6 tablespoons melted butter

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350º F
Using a food processor on pulse mode, grind the gingersnaps into fine crumbs.
Add in the brown sugar and combine.
Add the melted butter and blend until the crumb mixture is fully combined.
Press firmly into sides and bottom of 9 inch deep dish pie dish or 10-inch pie dish.
Bake at 350º F for 5-6 minutes.

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