This easy vanilla wafer pie crust has a buttery texture and delicious flavor. It's perfect for no bake pies and cheesecakes!
Ingredients
11ounce boxvanilla wafer cookies(311g)*
1/4cupgranulated sugar
10tablespoonsunsalted butter(1 standard stick + 2 tbsp)
Instructions
Place all of the vanilla wafer cookies into the bowl of a food processor and grind for about a minute until you get fine crumbs.
Pour the crumbs into a large mixing bowl and mix in the granulated sugar.
Melt the butter in the microwave in 30-second intervals, or alternatively, place in a saucepan over medium heat for a couple minutes, until melted.
Pour the butter into the cookie crumb bowl, and stir until the crumbs are evenly moistened.
Pour the moistened crumbs into a 9" pie plate and compact firmly using a measuring cup or a rounded glass. It is incredibly important to spend a few minutes thoroughly pressing it all out, to ensure the crust holds together when you later cut the pie.
If you are not baking the crust, refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before filling.
If you'd like to blind bake the crust, bake at 350F for 7 minutes, until dry to the touch. Make sure to let the crust cool after baking before filling.
Notes
*Measured out, this is 2.5 cups of cookie crumbs. One 11-ounce box of vanilla wafer cookies has about 84 cookies. It is easiest to go by weight. You need 311 grams of cookie crumbs.