

The almond meal crust was okay, but the crumb crust made with Pamela's pecan shortbread cookies was "to die for." My son is 22 and he was very disappointed when this pie got gobbled up so fast. Both were so tough they could not be cut with a knife! So this Thanksgiving, I tried two pies, one with the above crust of my invention, and the second on with crust made from almond meal from a recipe found online. I had extremely poor success previously, both with a conventional gluten-free pie crust, and even a purchased frozen gluten-free pie crust. Pour in the filling, cover the edge of the crust with foil, and bake according to your pie filling instructions. Preheat oven to 350 and bake this crust only for about 5 minutes if using a pumpkin pie filling. Cover with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator until you need to use it.Mix 1 package of Pamela's Pecan Shortbread cookies, crushed, with 1/4 C margarine or butter, melted. Bake crust for 10 minutes and cool completely. You can make this gluten-free crust 2 to 3 days in advance. You can also use a muffin tin, it should make 12 to 16 muffin-sized cheesecakes. If you plan to use this recipe for a deep dish pie pan or a larger dish like a 9x13 inch, you will need to increase the recipe by 1.5x to 2x to ensure proper coverage. If you only need bottom coverage, you can use a cake pan or springform pan up to 10 inches in size.
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To make this crust, you will need to use either an 8-inch or 9-inch pie dish or tart pan for full side coverage. Bake the crust for at least 8 minutes to ensure it doesn't crumble when served. 👩🏻🍳 Expert TipĮven if your recipe says not to par-bake the crust you should. Allowing the crust to cool will prevent the crust from getting a soggy bottom. Let cool for at least 15 minutes before filling, and potentially baking again, according to your recipe. The baked crust may look a bit oily when you take it out but it will reabsorb as it cools. Bake the crust for 8 to 10 minutes until set. Place the crust into a preheated 350 F-degree oven. Start by pressing in the bottom before working up the sides of the pie plate. Use a small glass, or do what I do and use the back of a measuring cup, to press the dough into place. Transfer the crumb mixture to your baking dish. It will not come together like pie dough.
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Mix together the brown sugar, graham cracker crumbs, and salt. You want fine crumbs like sand at the beach. 1 1/2 cups almond meal (I have better results with almond meal as opposed to finer almond flour) 1/4 teaspoon sea or kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4.

Place them in the bowl, usually, 8 ounces will yield the correct 1.5 cups of crumbs needed for this recipe. I prefer using a food processor to crush graham cracker sheets. Allow it to cool slightly before making the crust. Place the butter in a microwave-safe bowl and melt on high for 30 to 45 seconds. You don't need to bring your butter to room temperature before starting. ⏲️How to Make Gluten-Free Graham Cracker Crust See the recipe card for exact quantities. You can use dairy-free margarine or vegan butter in this recipe. If your butter is salted skip the salt in the recipe. You can substitute gluten-free Oreos, other types of gluten-free cookies, or wafers in this recipe.īrown Sugar- I prefer light brown sugar but you can use dark brown sugar or coconut sugar in this recipe.īutter- I prefer to use unsalted butter so I can control the salt. You can also use chocolate flavor graham crackers depending on your dessert recipe. Graham Cracker Substitutes- In this recipe you can use homemade graham crackers or store-bought. All have been tested with this recipe Kinnicknick S'moreables, Pamela's Honey Grahams, and Schar Honeygrams. You can use whatever brand of traditional graham crackers (GF, of course)you like in this recipe but I recommend one of three brands. What is the best brand of gluten-free graham crackers? As a base for bars, like our strawberry lemon bars.In place of traditional pie crust, think beyond key lime.This is the easiest of all my gluten-free pie crust recipes! This recipe uses simple ingredients and is perfect for both no-bake and baked desserts alike. ⏲️How to Make Gluten-Free Graham Cracker Crust.What is the best brand of gluten-free graham crackers?.The good news is you can make this in just a few minutes. And no wonder! storebought GF graham cracker crust tends to be very dry and stale. I noticed so many people using just the crust for other recipes. My gluten-free key lime pie recipe uses this recipe. And don't forget to tag on Instagram so we can admire your creation! Please read the entire post for tips and tricks to ensure a perfect recipe every time.

Get ready to take your dessert game to the next level with this delicious gluten-free graham cracker crust recipe ! This crust is easy to make in just a few minutes and adds the perfect sweet and crunchy touch to any pie or dessert.
