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Holiday Gingersnap Pie Crust

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  • 17 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $5.5

INGREDIENTS

  • Base Ingredients

    • 🍪 1 (16 ounce) package gingersnap cookies
    • 🧂 ⅓ cup brown sugar
    • 🧈 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

STEPS

1

Gather all ingredients.

2

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

3

Set aside 12 to 18 whole gingersnap cookies. Crush remaining cookies until you have 1 1/2 cups fine crumbs.

4

Mix gingersnap crumbs, brown sugar, and melted butter together in a bowl until well combined.

5

Press mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.

6

Arrange whole gingersnap cookies upright around the border of the springform pan, pressing into the base and overlapping slightly if necessary, so that they stand firmly.

7

Bake in the preheated oven until set, about 7 minutes. Cool crust completely before filling.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

365

Calories

  • 2g
    Protein
  • 49g
    Carbs
  • 18g
    Fats

💡 Tips

To crush the gingersnap shells, use a food processor for finer crumbs or a rolling pin for a larger texture.Cool the crust completely before filling to avoid sogginess.Opt for salted butter if you want to balance the sweetness of the crust.This pie crust pairs well with spiced or creamy fillings like pumpkin cheesecake or ginger pudding.

⚠️ Precautions

This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.