Crumb Pie Shell

Prep: 10 min Cook: 3 min Cuisine: American

A crisp vanilla wafer crumb pie shell that is quick to prepare and perfect for sweet desserts or fruit fillings, ideal for casual gatherings or family treats.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (9-inch) pie shell
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 1/4 cups fine vanilla wafer cookie crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons sugar

Instructions

  1. In microwave, heat butter in a pie plate until melted (High 1/2 minute).
  2. Blend cookie crumbs and sugar into the melted butter.
  3. Press the cookie crumb mixture firmly and evenly over the bottom and sides of the pie plate.
  4. Microwave on High for 2 1/2 minutes until set, rotating the pie plate after each minute.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

381 kcal 19% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 1.4g 3% DV
Total Fat 34.1g 44% DV
Carbs 18.5g 7% DV
Fiber 1.1g 4% DV
Sugar 1.8g 4% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 131mg 6% DV
Potassium 81.5mg 2% DV
Cholesterol 84.8mg 28% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 67.3mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 9.1mg 10% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 16.5mg 1% DV
Iron 0.6mg 3% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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