Easy Vanilla Wafer Crust

Transform your homemade desserts with this Easy Vanilla Wafer Crust, a quick and versatile recipe that's perfect for pies, tarts, and cheesecakes! Made with just four simple ingredients—vanilla wafer cookies, melted butter, a touch of sugar, and a pinch of salt—this crust comes together in mere minutes with the help of a food processor. Its buttery, slightly sweet flavor creates the ideal base for creamy fillings, from tangy lemon curd to rich chocolate ganache. Whether baked to a golden finish or chilled for a no-bake option, this recipe delivers flawless results every time. Perfect for busy bakers, this 10-minute prep crust is a must-have for your dessert repertoire!

Nutriscore Rating: 34/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:8 mins

Total Time:18 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 200 grams vanilla wafer cookies
• 85 grams unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 pinch salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

Place the vanilla wafer cookies in a food processor and pulse until they form fine crumbs. You should have approximately 1 3/4 cups of crumbs.

Step 3

In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the unsalted butter until fully liquified, about 30–45 seconds.

Step 4

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cookie crumbs, melted butter, granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt. Mix until the mixture resembles damp sand and holds together when pressed.

Step 5

Transfer the mixture to a 9-inch pie pan or springform pan. Spread it evenly across the bottom and up the sides, pressing firmly with the bottom of a flat measuring cup to create a compact crust.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 8 minutes, or until the crust is lightly golden and set.

Step 7

Remove from the oven and allow the crust to cool completely before adding your desired filling.

Step 8

For no-bake desserts, you can skip the baking step and instead chill the crust in the refrigerator for 1 hour to firm up.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	310.4 grams (310.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1603

Total Fat 100.60g	129%
Saturated Fat 56.40g	282%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 188mg	63%
Sodium 874mg	38%
Total Carbohydrate 175.00g	64%
Dietary Fiber 5.60g	20%
Total Sugars 80.60g
Protein 6.20g	12%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 74mg	6%
Iron 0mg	0%
Potassium 130mg	3%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.5%

Protein: 1.5%

Carbs: 42.9%