The classic saltine cracker pie crust is an easy and delicious way to make a variety of pies and tarts. It is a quick and easy alternative to traditional pie dough, and it creates a crispy, buttery crust that pairs perfectly with sweet and savory fillings alike. With just a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of your time, you can create a delicious saltine cracker pie crust that will make your next pie the talk of the town.
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SALTINE CRACKER PIE CRUST
Who says you need to stick with graham crackers for a delicious pie crust? I prefer the sweet and salty concoctions which makes this pie crust ideal.
Provided by Tricia Royals
Categories Desserts Pies 100+ Pie Crust Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch pie pan.
- Crush saltine crackers either with your hands in a bowl or with a food processor. Add sugar and salt; mix. Mix in butter, followed by honey. Press crust into the prepared pie pan using a measuring cup.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden and set, about 16 minutes. Remove from the oven and while crust is still fairly hot, use the measuring cup to re-form as crust will fall down while baking. Let cool before adding a filling of your choice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.7 calories, Carbohydrate 35.9 g, Cholesterol 38.1 mg, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 534.4 mg, Sugar 20 g
ALMOND BUTTER PIE WITH CHOCOLATE SALTINE TOFFEE CRUST
This is no ordinary pie crust: Inspired by the holiday classic saltine toffee candy (saltine crackers dipped in caramel and chocolate), it is crunchy, slightly coconutty, salty and sweet. The creamy no-bake almond butter filling is the ideal match.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 7h20m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Mix together the oil, granulated sugar, crushed saltines and 1/2 cup water in a large bowl. Press into the bottom and all the way up the sides of a 9-inch deep-dish pie dish. Chill for 15 minutes. Bake the crust until golden, about 25 minutes. Let cool completely.
- Meanwhile, microwave the chocolate in a medium microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until melted and smooth, about 2 minutes. Set aside 2 tablespoons in a small bowl.
- Drizzle the crust with the caramel sauce, then the remaining melted chocolate. Refrigerate while you make the filling.
- Whip the cream in a medium bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until stiff peaks form, about 2 minutes. Beat the almond butter and cream cheese in a second medium bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth, about 2 minutes. Add the confectioners' sugar and beat until smooth. Fold in the whipped cream until just combined.
- Pour the filling into the crust and smooth out the top, taking care not to cover the crust edge. Drizzle the reserved chocolate in a lacy pattern around the edge of the pie and decorate with the sliced almonds. Chill until set, 6 hours and up to overnight.
SALTINE CRACKER TOFFEE CRUST
I use this crust for chilled layered desserts. pie crusts, or sprinkled on top for extra taste and crunch on ice cream desserts. A good substitute for graham cracker or cookie crusts.
Provided by Montana Heart Song
Categories Dessert
Time 16m
Yield 1 pie crust
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In medium bowl add crushed crackers, brown sugar. Mix with hands.
- Add melted margarine and vanilla. Mix well.
- Preheat oven 375*.
- Spray pam in the cooking pan or pie pan.
- Use non-stick pans if you have.
- Press in the bottom of 9 X 9 pan or 9 inch pie pan.
- Bake from 9 to 12 minutes. When the bottom of the crust starts to turn light brown, watch carefully, take out of oven when it is a medium brown. Cool.
- Note: If you want to reserve 1/4 cup cooked or cooked crust, it is nice sprinkled on top of any filling.
- I use my "I Can't Believe It is Butter" margarine spread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2145.8, Fat 146.8, SaturatedFat 30.7, Sodium 2965.7, Carbohydrate 198.9, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 109.7, Protein 13.1
ATLANTIC BEACH TART
A saltine cracker-crust and lemon-condensed milk filling strike the perfect balance between salty and sweet. Martha made this recipe on episode 613 of Martha Bakes.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Pie & Tarts Recipes
Yield Makes one 9-inch tart
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Place crackers in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Add butter and sugar; pulse until combined. Firmly press into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch fluted tart pan with removable bottom. Bake until crust is golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack.
- Meanwhile, whisk together condensed milk and egg yolks until thoroughly combined. Add citrus juice and whisk to combine. Pour filling into tart shell and bake until filling is set, 16 to 18 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate until well chilled. Serve garnished with whipped cream and a sprinkling of sea salt.
SODA CRACKER PIE
This pie is delicious, with or without a filling. I make it with pecans and serve it with whipped topping and one shake of nutmeg on top. Or I make it without pecans and fill with fruit filling such as lemon filling. I use soda crackers, saltines, graham crackers or buttery round crackers, finely crushed
Provided by PENILU
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- In a medium bowl, beat egg whites until stiff. Fold in sugar, baking powder, crackers, vanilla and pecans. Spoon mixture into a greased 9 inch pie pan.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool and serve or fill with the fresh fruit of your choice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.5 calories, Carbohydrate 32.5 g, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 123.5 mg, Sugar 25.7 g
LEMON PIE WITH SALTINE CRUST
Steps:
- Crush the crackers finely, but not to dust. You can use a food processor or your hands. Add the sugar, then knead in the butter until the crumbs hold together like dough. Press into an 8 inch pie pan. Chill for 15 minutes, then bake for 18 minutes or until the crust colors a little. While the crust is cooling (it doesn't need to be cold), beat the egg yolks into the milk, then beat in the citrus juice. It is important to completely combine these ingredients. Pour into the shell and bake for 16 minutes until the filling has set. The pie needs to be completely cold to be sliced. Serve with fresh whipped cream and a sprinkling of sea salt.
Tips:
- For a more flavorful crust, use flavored saltine crackers such as garlic, herb, or onion.
- If you don't have a rolling pin, you can use a wine bottle or even a glass to crush the crackers.
- Make sure the butter is cold when you add it to the cracker crumbs. This will help the crust stay flaky.
- Don't overmix the crust dough. Just mix until it comes together.
- If the dough is too dry, add a little water one tablespoon at a time until it comes together.
- If the dough is too wet, add more cracker crumbs one tablespoon at a time until it reaches the desired consistency.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out. This will help it hold its shape better.
- When rolling out the dough, use a light touch. Don't press down too hard or the crust will be tough.
- If the dough is sticking to the rolling pin, lightly flour the surface.
- Before baking the crust, prick it with a fork all over. This will help prevent it from bubbling up.
- Bake the crust in a preheated oven. This will help it cook evenly.
- Let the crust cool completely before filling it. This will help it to set.
Conclusion:
Saltine cracker pie crust is a versatile and easy-to-make crust that can be used for a variety of pies and tarts. It's a great option for those who are looking for a gluten-free or low-carb crust. With a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of your time, you can have a delicious and flaky crust that will impress your friends and family.
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