GRAHAM CRACKER (OR VANILLA WAFER) PIE CRUST

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I found this recipe in the first issue of Cooking Light and it really is great. Adding the egg white is a brilliant idea! Holds together very well. I am diabetic so I love the reduced sugar and reduced fat content.

Provided by Joanne Bryant

Categories     Pie

Time 18m

Yield 1 pie crust, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons sugar (or Splenda)
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
1 egg white
1 1/4 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
2 tablespoons sugar (or Splenda)
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
1 egg white

Steps:

  • In a food processor, combine crumbs (either graham cracker or vanilla wafer), sugar and butter.
  • Pulse until blended.
  • Add egg white and pulse until evenly moistened.
  • Press into a 9" pie plate.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes.
  • Cool completely before using.

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