Oreo Cookie Pie Crust
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Oreo Cookie Pie Crust
Description
The Oreo Cookie Pie Crust uses 24 standard Oreo cookies crushed finely with the cream included to maintain flavor and moisture. Mixing in melted butter binds the crumbs, while salt heightens the taste unless salted butter is used, in which case salt is omitted. Pressing the mixture firmly into a pie pan ensures a solid base without cracks. Baking at 350°F for 12 minutes stabilizes the crust and enhances the buttery notes. The crust should cool completely before adding any pie filling to prevent sogginess.
This crust is especially suitable for no-bake pies or cheesecakes where a firm, flavorful cookie base is desired. Its smooth, fine texture provides a good contrast to creamy or soft fillings.
To prepare the crust without a blender, Oreos can be crushed finely in a ziplock bag using a rolling pin or meat tenderizer, although this requires more effort. For best results, scraping the blender sides or using a tamper can help achieve an even crumb texture.
Ingredients
- 24 Oreo cookies not double stuf, just regular Oreos
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt omit salt if using salted butter
Instructions
- Place Oreos, with the cream, into the blender.
- Blend until a fine crumb forms. There shouldn't be any large chunks.
- Melt butter in the microwave. Add butter to blender and blend until combined.
- Press the Oreo mixture into the pie crust. Use the bottom of a measuring cup to smooth it out. Make sure there are no cracks.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes. Let cool completely before filling.
Notes
- Ensure cookies are crushed into fine crumbs for a consistent crust texture.
- Press the crumbs evenly and firmly into the pie pan to avoid cracks during baking.
- Let the crust cool completely before adding filling to prevent sogginess.
- If you don't have a blender or food processor, crush Oreos inside a sealed bag with a rolling pin or meat tenderizer until very fine.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 259 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 259kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 365mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 107mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 176IU | 4% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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