Best 3 Butter Cookie Crust Recipes

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Baking a delectable buttery cookie crust is an art form that requires precision, patience, and a keen eye for detail. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, crafting the perfect buttery cookie crust can elevate your desserts to new heights. In this comprehensive guide, we'll embark on a culinary expedition to uncover the secrets of creating an irresistible butter cookie crust. From selecting the finest ingredients to mastering the art of blind baking, we'll provide you with all the knowledge and techniques you need to achieve a golden-brown, flaky, and buttery cookie crust that will leave your taste buds tantalized. Get ready to embark on a delectable journey as we unravel the secrets of the perfect butter cookie crust.

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CHOCOLATE COOKIE CRUST PEANUT BUTTER PIE RECIPE BY TASTY



Chocolate Cookie Crust Peanut Butter Pie Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: chocolate sandwich cookies, butter, cream cheese, creamy peanut butter, whipped cream, powdered sugar, cookie crumb

Provided by Alix Traeger

Categories     Desserts

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

24 chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed into crumbs
4 tablespoons butter, melted
8 oz cream cheese
1 cup creamy peanut butter
8 oz whipped cream
1 ¼ cups powdered sugar
½ cup cookie crumb, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • Crush cookies into crumbs, setting aside some crumbs for garnish.
  • Add crushed cookies into a bowl and mix with melted butter.
  • Pour crumbs into pie dish and pat down to form a crust.
  • Bake crust for 5 minutes or until set.
  • In a bowl mix the cream cheese and peanut butter until smooth.
  • Add in the whipped cream and powdered sugar, mix again until smooth.
  • Pour mixture over crust and smooth out the top.
  • Refrigerate or freeze until set, about 1 hour.
  • Sprinkle the top with remaining cookie crumbs.
  • Slice and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490 calories, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 35 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 9 grams, Sugar 25 grams

BUTTER COOKIE CRUST



Butter Cookie Crust image

A rich buttery crust that's perfect for just about any sort of filling. It's perfect for cheesecakes. You may substitute chocolate cookie crumbs for a chocolate crust.

Provided by Nona

Categories     Desserts     Pies     100+ Pie Crust Recipes     Crumb Crusts

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 ½ cups finely crumbled vanilla wafers
¼ cup white sugar
6 tablespoons butter, melted
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl combine the cookie crumbs, sugar, butter or margarine and cinnamon; mix until well blended. Press into a 9 inch pie plate.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 7 minutes. Cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.5 calories, Carbohydrate 30.4 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 164.6 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

LEMON TART WITH BROWN BUTTER-COOKIE CRUST



Lemon Tart with Brown Butter-Cookie Crust image

Browned butter, or beurre noisette, is the secret to the crust's rich, nutty flavor. Martha made this recipe on "Martha Bakes" episode 601.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Yield Makes one 9-inch tart

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 2/3 cup fresh lemon juice
8 large egg yolks
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 sticks (10 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
2 cups sugar
8 large egg whites, room temperature
Pinch of salt
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 teaspoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • Make the tart shell: Melt butter over medium heat. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until deep golden brown, about 11 minutes. Immediately pour browned butter into a large bowl, and let cool to room temperature, about 10 minutes. Stir in vanilla.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Gradually stir into browned butter mixture. Press dough into a 9-inch tart pan with a removeable bottom. Refrigerate until firm, about 15 minutes. Using the tines of a fork, pierce bottom of tart shell all over.
  • Line tart shell with parchment and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake until edges are set and golden, 15 to 18 minutes. Remove weights and parchment and continue baking until bottom of crust is dry and golden, about 5 minutes more. Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Make the lemon curd filling: Place 2 1/2 teaspoons cold water in a small bowl. Sprinkle gelatin on top; let stand until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, lemon zest, and egg yolks; whisk in lemon juice and salt. Add butter and place pan over medium-high heat. Cook, whisking constantly, until butter has melted, mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, and small bubbles form around edge of pan, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove pan from heat while continuing to whisk. Add softened gelatin, whisking to combine. Strain curd filling through a fine-mesh sieve into the tart shell, spreading evenly, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving; wash and dry the saucepan.
  • Make the meringue topping: Just before serving, fill the same saucepan with about 2 inches water and bring to a simmer. Combine sugar, egg whites, and salt in a heatproof standing mixer bowl. Set bowl over (not in) simmering water, and whisk until mixture is warm to the touch and sugar dissolves, 2 to 3 minutes. (Test by rubbing mixture between your fingers; the mixture should be smooth.)
  • Attach bowl to standing mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Whisk on high speed until stiff, glossy peaks form and mixture is cool, about 10 minutes. Whisk in vanilla and cornstarch.
  • Transfer meringue into a large pastry bag fitted with a large round tip; pipe meringue to cover filling, as desired. Place under broiler or use a kitchen torch to brown. Serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Always use cold butter. Cold butter is easier to work with and will result in a flakier crust.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the crust tough.
  • Chill the dough before baking. Chilling the dough will help to prevent the crust from spreading too much in the oven.
  • Bake the crust until it is golden brown. A golden brown crust will be more flavorful and have a better texture.
  • Let the crust cool completely before filling it. This will help to prevent the crust from becoming soggy.

Conclusion:

Butter cookie crust is a delicious and versatile crust that can be used for a variety of desserts. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make a perfect butter cookie crust every time.

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