This easy Pretzel Pie Crust comes together in just 15 minutes and is perfect for all your cheesecakes, pies, and tarts! It’s buttery, salty and deliciously crunchy!
Pretzel Pie Crust Recipe
Today I’m sharing this quick and easy Pretzel Pie Crust Recipe with you. All you need is pretzels, butter, and maple syrup!
It’s perfect for all your cheesecakes, pies, and tarts! I actually just made one of these to use as a base for my Chocolate Pretzel Tart and the combo was so good!
It works for both baked and no-bake desserts. You can also make it into a gluten-free pretzel crust by simply using gluten-free pretzels instead of regular pretzels!
Why you’ll love this pie crust:
- Flavor. It’s sweet, it’s salty, it’s buttery. It has everything a good pie crust might need and goes with pretty much any filling, from chocolate to citrus!
- Texture. This pie crust has a satisfying crunch to it thanks to the crispy texture of pretzels and it’s baked to keep that crunch!
- Ready in 15 minutes, this pie crust is quick and easy to make and hassle-free, unlike regular pie crust!
- Use for baked and no-bake desserts alike, this pie crust works with both! Need a quick and easy pie crust for a cheesecake, pie, or tart? This one will always work!
Ingredients for Pretzel Pie Crust
Pretzels. Make sure you use salted pretzel. Both sticks and mini twists will work, the shape doesn’t matter. You can also use gluten-free pretzels for a gluten-free pretzel pie crust!
Maple syrup for sweetening. While this crust will keep some of that salty flavor, you still want to balance it out with some sweetness and maple syrup works great in this recipe, providing both sweetness and extra flavor!
Butter. Use cold unsalted butter for your crust.
Water. Make sure you’re using cold water. You might need more or less water, depending on many factors so make sure you start small and add more only if necessary!
How to make pretzel pie crust
STEP ONE: Crush the pretzels. Preheat the oven to 350F (180C). Add the pretzels to a food processor and pulse until they form a sand-like mixture (a few larger crumbs are okay). Alternatively, you can use a ziplock bag and a rolling pin to crush your pretzels.
STEP TWO: Make the crust. Transfer the crushed pretzels to a medium bowl. Add the butter and maple syrup and mix. Add the water starting off with just 1 tbsp and mix to combine before adding more as it may not be necessary. Form into a ball.
STEP THREE: Press into a pie plate. Press the mixture into a 9-inch pie plate and use the bottom of a glass, measuring cup, or the back of a spoon to smooth it out into an even layer.
STEP FOUR: Bake. This bake requires baking even if you plan on using it for a no-bake dessert. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden and crisp. If using for a baked dessert, remove from the oven and add the filling, then return to the oven. If using for a no-bake dessert, allow the crust to cool down to room temperature before adding the filling.
Can I make this pie crust ahead of time?
Yes! Follow the recipe through step 3, then place in the refrigerator and chill for 1 day. The next day, remove from the refrigerator and follow step 4.
HAPPY BAKING!! I hope you’ll love this Pretzel Pie Crust Recipe as much as I do!
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Pretzel Pie Crust Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 cups salted pretzel (mini twists or sticks) (use gluten-free pretzels for GF eaters)
- 8 tbsp unsalted butter (cold, diced)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1-2 tbsp water (cold)
Instructions
- Crush the pretzels. Preheat the oven to 350F (180C). Add the pretzels to a food processor and pulse until they form a sand-like mixture (a few larger crumbs are okay). Alternatively, you can use a ziplock bag and a rolling pin to crush your pretzels.
- Make the crust. Transfer the crushed pretzels to a medium bowl. Add the butter and maple syrup and mix. Add the water starting off with just 1 tbsp and mix to combine before adding more as it may not be necessary. Form into a ball.
- Press into a pie plate. Press the mixture into a 9-inch pie plate and use the bottom of a glass, measuring cup, or the back of a spoon to smooth it out into an even layer.
- Bake. This bake requires baking even if you plan on using it for a no-bake dessert. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden and crisp. If using for a baked dessert, remove from the oven and add the filling, then return to the oven. If using for a no-bake dessert, allow the crust to cool down to room temperature before adding the filling.
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