How to Make Holiday Ginger Snap Crust - A Step-by-Step Guide

As the holiday season approaches, it's time to start thinking about all of the delicious treats and desserts you'll be making for family and friends. One classic holiday recipe that is always a hit is the holiday ginger snap crust. This crust is the perfect base for a wide variety of holiday pies and tarts, adding a spicy and sweet kick to every bite. Whether you're hosting a holiday party or simply looking to elevate your dessert game for the season, this holiday ginger snap crust is sure to...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package gingersnap cookies
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 9-inch pie crust

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Set aside 12 to 18 whole gingersnap cookies. Crush remaining cookies until you have 1 1/2 cups fine crumbs. Reserve any remaining cookies for another use.
  • Mix gingersnap crumbs, brown sugar, and melted butter together in a bowl until well combined.
  • Press mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
  • Arrange whole gingersnap cookies upright around the border of the springform pan, pressing into the base and overlapping slightly if necessary, so that they stand firmly.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until set, about 7 minutes. Cool crust completely before filling.
  • Nutrition

    365 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 23mg
    • Sodium: 271mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 49g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Calcium: 24mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 57mg