Imagine a pie crust so irresistible that it steals the show before the first bite is even taken. Our Perfect Oreo Cookie Pie Crust is not just a base for your favorite dessert—it's a game-changing culinary revelation that will transform your baking game forever! With just two simple ingredients and a few quick steps, you'll create a crust so rich, chocolatey, and crunchy that your guests will be begging for your secret recipe.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 1 pie crust
Ingredients
- 24 Oreo cookies
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This will ensure that your pie crust bakes evenly and becomes crisp.
- Take the 24 Oreo cookies and place them in a food processor. Pulse the cookies until they are finely crushed into a uniform crumb texture. If you don't have a food processor, you can place the cookies in a zip-top bag and crush them with a rolling pin until fine.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the crushed Oreo cookies with the 5 tablespoons of melted unsalted butter. Stir the mixture until the crumbs are evenly coated with the butter and the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Press the Oreo crumb mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan. Use your fingers or the bottom of a measuring cup to create an even layer. Make sure to pack the crumbs tightly to prevent the crust from crumbling after baking.
- Once the crust is formed, place the pie pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 10 minutes. This will help set the crust and enhance the flavor of the Oreos.
- After 10 minutes, remove the pie crust from the oven and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack before filling it with your desired pie filling.
- Your Perfect Oreo Cookie Pie Crust is now ready to be filled with your favorite pie filling, such as a chocolate mousse, cheesecake, or any other delicious dessert!
Tips
- For the most uniform crumb texture, use a food processor. If you don't have one, place cookies in a sealed bag and crush with a rolling pin, ensuring no large chunks remain.
- Make sure your butter is fully melted and mixed thoroughly with the cookie crumbs to create a perfect "wet sand" consistency.
- When pressing the crust into the pan, use the bottom of a measuring cup or the back of a spoon to create an even, compact layer.
- Don't skip the baking step—those 10 minutes in the oven intensify the Oreo flavor and help set the crust.
- Let the crust cool completely before adding your filling to prevent a soggy bottom.
- For extra richness, you can use double-stuffed Oreos, but classic Oreos work best for structural integrity.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 1080kcal
Carbohydrates: 120g
Protein: 12g
Fat: 66g
Saturated Fat: 30g
Cholesterol: 80mg
