2-Ingredient Gingersnap Pie Crust
A quick and easy recipe for a buttery, crispy 2-ingredient gingersnap pie crust. Perfect for both unbaked and baked desserts, this easy cookie crumb base uses just crunchy gingersnap cookies (ginger nuts) and rich melted butter to instantly transport the flavor of your favorite holiday pies, cheesecakes, and tarts.
Ingredients
- 8.5 ounces (230 grams) Crispy Gingersnap/Ginger Nut cookies
- 7 tablespoons (98 grams) Unsalted butter melted
Instructions
Crush the Cookies:
- With a Food Processor: Add the gingersnaps to a food processor and pulse until they are finely crumbled. With the processor running, drizzle in the melted butter until the crumbs are evenly coated.
- Without a Food Processor: Add the cookies to a large zip-top plastic bag. Press the air out, seal, and crush them with a heavy pan or rolling pin. Transfer the fine crumbs to a mixing bowl, add the melted butter, and stir until well combined.
Press into the Dish:
- Pour the moistened crumbs into a 9-inch (23 cm) glass pie dish. Start by flattening the bottom. Then, using the flat bottom of a small measuring cup or glass, press the crumbs firmly and evenly up the sides of the dish.
Prep Based on your Pie Type:
- For Baked Desserts: Pre-bake the crust for 10 minutes at 350°F (177°C). Allow it to cool completely on a wire rack before adding your filling.
- For Unbaked Desserts: Skip the oven entirely. Place the pressed crust into the refrigerator for 1 hour, or into the freezer for 15 to 20 minutes, to let the butter solidify completely before adding your cold filling.
Storage and Make-ahead Tips:
- To Refrigerate (Up to 3 Days): Tightly wrap your prepared crust in plastic wrap and store it in the fridge.
- To Freeze (Up to 3 Months): Wrap the crust securely in its pan with two layers of plastic wrap, followed by a layer of aluminum foil.
- Baking from Frozen Note: If you used a glass pie dish, let the crust sit on the counter for 15 to 20 minutes to take the chill off before putting it into a hot oven to prevent the glass from shattering.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 13g