Vanilla Wafer Crust Recipe

Name: Vanilla Wafer Crust
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 11 min
Total time: 16 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 20 vanilla wafers (approximately 1 ½ cups of crumbs); Sugar; Butter; Vanilla

Recreate that classic Nabisco vanilla wafer crust flavor at home! This easy recipe makes a perfectly crisp 9-inch pie crust in minutes, ready to be filled with your favorite pie creations. Say goodbye to store-bought and hello to homemade deliciousness!

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 11 mins

Calories 1657.8 kcal

Protein 21g

Rating 3.3 (3 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Vanilla Wafer Crust

20 vanilla wafers (approximately 1 ½ cups of crumbs)
Sugar
Butter
Vanilla

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How to Make Vanilla Wafer Crust

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a medium bowl, finely crush 20 vanilla wafers using a food processor or rolling pin. You should have approximately 1 ½ cups of crumbs.
Add ¼ cup (55g) of melted unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons (25g) of granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the crushed wafers.
Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly combined and the mixture is moist.
Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate. Use the bottom of a measuring cup or your fingers to create an even crust.
Bake for 6-8 minutes, or until the crust is lightly golden brown. Keep a close eye on it to prevent burning.
Remove from the oven and let cool completely before filling with your favorite pie filling.