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Graham Cracker Or Vanilla Wafer Pie Crust Recipe

This amazing pie crust recipe, originally from the first issue of Cooking Light magazine, is a game-changer! The secret ingredient? Egg white! It creates a wonderfully sturdy crust that's perfect for your favorite low-sugar fillings. Enjoy a delicious, guilt-free dessert with this reduced-sugar, reduced-fat pie crust – ideal for those watching their sugar intake.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 18 mins
Calories 334.6 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 3.7 (13 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Graham Cracker Or Vanilla Wafer Pie Crust

  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons sugar substitute (e.g., Splenda, Stevia) *Adjust to your preference*
  • Butter
  • 1 large egg white
  • ½ cup vanilla wafer crumbs

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How to Make Graham Cracker Or Vanilla Wafer Pie Crust

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, vanilla wafer crumbs, sugar substitute, and salt.
  3. In a small bowl, lightly beat the egg white until frothy.
  4. Add the egg white to the crumb mixture and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate.
  6. Bake for 12-18 minutes, or until lightly golden brown. Keep an eye on it to prevent burning.
  7. Let the crust cool completely in the pie plate before adding your favorite filling.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

48g

Fat

37g

Carbs

14g

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