How To Make A Chocolate Crumb Crust

Combine chocolate cookie crumbs with butter to make a simple and easy crumb crust for a cheesecake, tart, or cream pie. Read on to learn how to make a chocolate crumb crust.

Introduction

Are you looking for a simple way to change your key lime pie or cheesecake recipe? Switch your graham cracker crust for a chocolate crumb crust!
Step 1: Ingredients for a Chocolate Crumb Crust
- 1 1/2 cups of crushed chocolate wafer cookie crumbs
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
Step 2: Make the Chocolate Crumb Crust
1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter.
2. Use your hands to pat the crust into the pie plate or springform pan.
3. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees
4. Bake for 6 minutes.
5. Remove pan to a wire rack and let cool before filling.
Step 3: Chocolate Crumb Crust Variations
1. Replace a portion of the cookie crumbs with ground almonds, and add 1/2 teaspoon of almond extract to the melted butter.
2. If you're making a cream pie that doesn't require baking, coat the baked crust with a layer of melted dark or white chocolate before filling.
3. Add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract to the melted butter.
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