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Easy 3-Ingredient Gluten-Free Chocolate Crust: Perfect for Pies!
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Easy 3-Ingredient Gluten-Free Chocolate Crust: Perfect for Pies!
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Easy 3-Ingredient Gluten-Free Chocolate Crust: Perfect for Pies!

Learn how to make a delicious and easy 3-ingredient gluten-free chocolate cookie crust. This versatile crust is perfect as a base for your favorite no-bake pies, tarts, and cheesecakes. Using gluten-free chocolate sandwich cookies, unsalted butter, and a pinch of salt, you'll have a perfect crust in no time. A tip: salted butter can replace unsalted butter plus the pinch of salt for convenience.
#Gluten-Free
#Chocolate Crust
#Easy Recipe
#3 Ingredients
#No-Bake
#Dessert Base
#Pie Crust
#Cheesecake Crust
Perfectly Pressed Chocolate Cookie Crust
Perfectly Pressed Chocolate Cookie Crust

Recipe Information

8m
Prep Time
30m
Cook Time
38m
Total Time
8
Servings
Easy
American
English
Nutrition (per serving)
200
Calories
2g
Protein
25g
Carbs
15g
Fat
Gluten-Free Chocolate Crust Ready for Filling
Gluten-Free Chocolate Crust Ready for Filling

Ingredients

  • Gluten-Free Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
    (Such as gluten-free Oreos, Kinnikinnik, Goodie Girls, or Great Value brand.)

    250 grams
  • Unsalted Butter, melted
    (Can use salted butter and omit the pinch of salt.)

    5 tablespoons
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  • Salt
    (Optional, if using unsalted butter.)

    1 teaspoon
Servings: 8
💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!
Chocolate Crust Base for a No-Bake Pie
Chocolate Crust Base for a No-Bake Pie

Instructions

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  • 1

    Pulse gluten-free chocolate sandwich cookies in a food processor until fine crumbs form. Alternatively, place cookies in a sealed bag and crush with a rolling pin.
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    Pulse gluten-free chocolate sandwich cookies in a food processor until fine crumbs form. Alternatively, place cookies in a sealed bag and crush with a rolling pin.
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    Ensure crumbs are very fine for a compact crust.
  • 2

    Melt the unsalted butter in a microwave-safe bowl or small saucepan. If using, add a pinch of salt to the melted butter.
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    Melt the unsalted butter in a microwave-safe bowl or small saucepan. If using, add a pinch of salt to the melted butter.
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    Don't overheat the butter; melt it just until liquid.
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  • 3

    Pour the melted butter over the cookie crumbs in a mixing bowl. Stir until the crumbs are evenly moistened and resemble wet sand.
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    Pour the melted butter over the cookie crumbs in a mixing bowl. Stir until the crumbs are evenly moistened and resemble wet sand.
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    Mixing thoroughly ensures a stable crust.
  • 4

    Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate or springform pan. Use the back of a spoon or the bottom of a flat-bottomed glass to compact it.
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    Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate or springform pan. Use the back of a spoon or the bottom of a flat-bottomed glass to compact it.
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    A firmly pressed crust prevents crumbling when serving.
  • 5

    Chill the crust in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to set. This makes it firm and ready for filling.
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    Step 5 visual
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    Chill the crust in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to set. This makes it firm and ready for filling.
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    Chilling is crucial for a no-bake crust to hold its shape.
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