Pretzel Crust Recipe

This easy pretzel crust recipe is the perfect shortcut to a delicious and unique pie! Forget traditional crusts – this recipe uses crushed pretzels, butter, and sugar for a salty-sweet base that complements any pie filling. Get ready for rave reviews with this unbelievably simple yet impressive crust.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 13 mins
Calories 1592 kcal
Protein 60g
Rating 3.5 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Pretzel Crust

  • 1 ½ cups crushed pretzels
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup (½ stick) melted unsalted butter

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How to Make Pretzel Crust

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Crush 1 ½ cups of pretzels in a food processor or blender until finely ground.
  3. Add ¼ cup (½ stick) of melted unsalted butter and 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar to the crushed pretzels. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
  4. Press the pretzel mixture firmly into a 9-inch pie plate, ensuring an even layer across the bottom and up the sides.
  5. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
  6. Once cooled, add your favorite pie filling and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

178 g

Sugar

132g

Fat

152g

Carbs

84g

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