Best Crumb Crust Recipes

CHOCOLATE CRUMB CRUST

Steps:

• In a bowl combine all ingredients; mix well to combine.
• Press into a 9-inch pie plate.
• Bake 350 degrees F for 8 minutes.
• Cool completely.
• Fill as desired.

ROAST PORK LOIN WITH CRUMB CRUST

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425°F. Line broiler pan with foil. Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper. Place pork, fat side up, in pan.
• In small bowl, stir together bread crumbs, oil, parsley, garlic and mustard; press mixture onto top of pork.
• Roast uncovered 15 minutes; cover loosely with foil. Roast 1 hour longer or until meat thermometer inserted into center of pork reads 145°F. Let stand 3 minutes before slicing.

YUMMY CHOCOLATE OR GINGERSNAP COOKIE CRUMB PIE CRUST

Steps:

• Preheat oven, 350 degrees.
• Process cookies in food processor until crumbed. (Can use blender or rolling pin filled with cookies in Ziploc bag.).
• Mix crumbs, sugar, vanilla, and butter.
• If desired, reserve 2 tablespoons of crumb mixture for garnish.
• Press mixture firmly and evenly against bottom and side of 9-inch pie pan.
• Bake 10 minutes. Cool.

DUTCH APPLE PIE (CRUMB CRUST)

Steps:

• 1. Combine the first 4 ingredients; set aside 1 cup for topping. Press remaining crumb mixture into an ungreased 9" pie plate; set aside.
• 2. For the filling: Combine sugar, cornstarch and water in a saucepan until smooth; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Remove from heat and add apples, vanilla and cinnamon. Pour into crust.
• 3. Top with reserved crumb mixture.
• 4. Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until crust is golden brown.

LEMON PIE WITH PECAN CRUMB CRUST

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees, with rack on lowest level. Spread pecans on a rimmed baking sheet, and toast in the oven until golden, tossing occasionally, about 10 minutes. Let cool.
• In a food processor, finely grind graham crackers, sugar, and pecans. Add the butter, and process until completely combined.
• Press mixture into bottom and up sides of a 9-inch pie pan. Bake until crust is lightly browned, about 8 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack.
• In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks with the condensed milk. Stir in the lemon juice. Spoon filling into cooled pie crust. Bake until filling is set and crust is golden brown around the edges, about 15 minutes. Let cool slightly, then refrigerate until well chilled, at least 1 hour.

MILE HIGH STRAWBERRY PIE WITH PECAN CRUMB CRUST

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350. Mix melted butter, pecans, flour and brown sugar in medium bowl with fork until thoroughly mixed. Will be crumbly.
• Place crumb mixture onto 10x15x1" cookie sheet, carefully spreading without packing to cover pan. Bake 10-15 minutes, stirring periodically to brown crumbs and avoid burning.
• Remove crumbs from oven when lightly browned and set on cooling rack to cool, stirring periodically so that crumbs do not compact.
• Next, place egg whites, partially frozen berries and lemon juice in large mixing bowl, beating with electric mixture at high speed for 15 minutes, until filling is a pink 'cloud'.
• Fold whipped topping into strawberry mixture, carefully folding to not 'flatten' cloud.
• Spread 3/4 of crumb mixture into 9x13 pan. Fill with strawberry mixture. Sprinkle remaining crumbs over top. Cover and freeze at least 4 hours, preferably day before serving. Cook time is minimum freezing time.
• Note: Can replace frozen strawberries with 2 Cups sliced fresh strawberries, macerated with 1 Cup sugar. I prefer to use frozen strawberries that are set on counter while crumbs are prepared and baked. I have also substituted Whipped Cream for frozen topping. Place in cold bowl 1 cup heavy cream, and while beating add 2 tablespoons confectioners sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Fold into strawberry cloud in step 5.
• 2nd Note: Can use two 10" deep dish pie plates instead of 9x13" pan. Makes a great dessert to take to church suppers or dessert for a meal taken to sick friend.

BLUEBERRY PIE WITH GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST AND CRUMB TOPPING

Steps:

• 1. Pre-heat oven to 375.
• 2. Graham Cracker Crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs, one stick of butter and water. Press into pie plate and refrigerate for 1 hour (to prevent crumbling when serving)
• 3. Rinse blueberries. Pick out and remove any bits of stems, leaves and soft or mushy berries. It is easiest to do this in a large bowl of water and gently run your hands through the berries as they float. With your fingers slightly apart, you will easily feel any soft or mushy berries get caught in your fingers.
• 4. Combine the 2/3 cup sugar, 7 Tablespoons of corn starch in a bowl and mix well! stir in either 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon and/or 1/4 teaspoon of allspice, mixed in (optional)
• 5. Add the 2 Tablespoons of lemon juice, and 3 Tablespoons of water (or grape juice) and stir it up.
• 6. Pour blueberries into pie crust. There's lots of air space and it will cook down, so don't worry if they mound up about an inch (2.5 cm) above the edge of the plate.
• 7. pour the mixture of sugar, juice, etc. into the pie all over the blueberries. If it is a gloppy liquid, don't worry, just pour it somewhat evenly over the top. But it doesn't take perfection; it will smooth itself out in the oven.
• 8. Crumb Topping: 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup flour 1/4 cup butter Mix together in a small bowl and sprinkle it over the pie.
• 9. Bake 375F for 1 hour or until golden brown and filling is bubbly. Will keep 1 week in the frige (if it lasts that long)

CHOCOLATE WAFER CRUMB CRUST

Steps:

• Spray a 9-inch glass pie plate with non-stick cooking spray.
• In a small saucepan stir together butter and 1 ounce chocolate until melted and combined.
• Finely grind the chocolate wafer crumbs in a processor.
• Add in the chocolate/butter mixture to the processor and mix until the crumbs are moistened.
• Press into the prepared pie plate.
• Freeze until firm (about 30 minutes).

GLUTEN-FREE COOKIE CRUMB CRUST

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place cookies in a food processor or blender; pulse into fine crumbs.
• Pour cookie crumbs into a bowl. Drizzle 5 tablespoons coconut oil on top; mix well with a fork. Add 1 tablespoon coconut oil if mixture doesn't hold together. Press mixture into a pie plate to create a crust. Drizzle remaining 1 tablespoon coconut oil over the top.
• Bake in the preheated oven until slightly browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Cool before filling.

ALMOND CRUMB CRUST

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 deg. F.
• Combine almond meal, sugar, and salt (if using) in a small bowl. Pour in melted butter and stir till just combined. Press into the bottom and up the sides of a 10" springform pan (or muffin tins, depending on what you're making).
• Bake crust for 10-15 minutes, till golden. Cool completely before filling.

CHOCOLATE CRUMB CRUST

Steps:

• Spray 9-inch-diameter glass pie dish with nonstick spray. Stir butter and chocolate in heavy small saucepan over low heat until melted. Finely grind cookies in processor. Add chocolate mixture. Process until crumbs are moistened. Press crumb mixture into prepared pie dish. Freeze until firm, about 30 minutes.

KEY LIME PIE WITH ALMOND CRUMB CRUST

Steps:

• Make the crust:
• In a bowl combine well the crumbs, the almonds, the butter, and the sugar, press the mixture onto the bottom and side of a 10-inch pie plate, and bake the shell in the middle of a preheated 350°F. oven for 10 minutes, or until it is browned lightly. Let the shell cool on a rack.
• In a large bowl beat the yolks with the condensed milk and stir in the lime juice, a little at a time, stirring to combine the filling well. Spoon the filling into the shell and chill the pie for 1 hour. In a bowl beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until they hold soft peaks, add the sugar, beating, 1 tablespoon at a time, and beat the meringue until it holds stiff peaks. Spread the meringue over the filling and bake the pie in the middle of a preheated 350°F. oven for 15 minutes, or until the meringue is just golden. Chill the pie for 2 hours.

CHOCOLATE COOKIE CRUMB CRUST

Steps:

• Place cookies in large resealable plastic bag; press bag to remove excess air, then seal bag. Use rolling pin to crush cookies to form fine crumbs.
• Add butter; squeeze bag to evenly moisten crumbs.
• Press crumb mixture onto bottom and up side of 9-inch pie plate sprayed with cooking spray. Use immediately or refrigerate until ready to fill.

BAKED COD WITH PANKO CRUMB CRUST

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 (convect). Brush the cod fillets with the mayo/Dijon mixture. Saute the shallot and garlic in the butter & EVOO until softened. Remove pan from heat and stir in the Panko, basil, lemon rind and Old Bay seasoning to combine. Spread 1/3 of mixture over each piece of fish and pat down to adhere. Bake about 15 minutes in a lightly oiled 12" skillet or shallow baking pan just large enough to hold the fish. Serve with lemon wedges

FREEZER PUMPKIN PIE WITH GINGERSNAP CRUMB CRUST

Steps:

• For the crust; combine 1-1/2 cups gingersnap crumbs with powdered sugar and melted butter or margarine.
• Press firmly into bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate.
• Bake 375 degrees F for 4-5 minutes; cool completely before filling.
• For the pie; in a bowl combine the first 6 ingredients until blended.
• Fold in the soft ice cream until thoroughly combined.
• Spoon into prepared crust.
• Freeze 8 hours or overnight.
• Allow the pie to sit at room temperature for 8 minutes before slicing.
• Serve each piece topped with whipped cream.

GLUTEN-FREE CRUMB CRUST

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a 9-in. pie plate coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375° for 10-14 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack., Fill as desired. If baking the filling, shield edges of crust with foil to prevent overbrowning.

CRUMB CRUST

Steps:

• Stir together crust ingredients and press onto bottom and 1 inch up side of a buttered 24-centimeter springform pan. Fill right away or chill up to 2 hours.

CRUMB CRUST

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grind the cookies and sugar in a food processor. Add the melted butter and pulse until moist. Press into a 9-inch pie plate and bake until firm, 18 to 22 minutes. Let cool before filling.

BROWN-SUGAR GLAZE WITH GOLDEN BREAD CRUMB CRUST FOR BAKED HAM

Steps:

• In a bowl, stir sugar and mustard into a smooth paste and set aside.
• In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add bread crumbs and toast them, stirring frequently, until crisp and golden, 5 to 10 minutes.
• Brush sugar-mustard paste over ham, then use hands to pack on bread crumbs.

CHOCOLATE CRUMB CRUST

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Combine the chocolate crumbs and sugar in a bowl. Add the butter and stir until well mixed. Press the mixture evenly over the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate. Bake for 8 minutes. Set aside to cool.