This Chocolate Wafer Pie Crust is so easy. You can make it gluten free with an easy substitution. It only has two ingredients too.
This chocolate pie crust is so versatile! You can fill it with any filling you like! It tastes so good, that if you don’t tell your guests, they won’t even know it’s allergy friendly!
Whether you choose to buy chocolate cookies, or to make your own Gluten-Free Chocolate Cookies, once the cookies are made, the crust can be finished in less than half an hour!
Can Chocolate Pie Crust be Made Ahead?
Yes. You can make this pie crust up to 2 days in advance.
Can this pie crust be frozen?
Absolutely! Wrap well in an airtight package and freeze for at least a month. Then just take it out, let it thaw and fill with your favorite filling!
What pies can you make with pie crust?
- Chocolate Bottom Lemon Meringue Pie
- Banana Cream Pie
- Chocolate Cream Pie
- Ice Cream Pies
- Chocolate Pecan Pie
- Chocolate Cream Pie
- Peanut Butter Pie
- Chocolate Silk Pie
- Pumpkin Pie with Chocolate Crust
Ingredients you need
- Chocolate wafer cookies – like these gluten free chocolate cookies (you can use chocolate graham crackers)
- unsalted butter
How to make it
- Place chocolate cookies in food processor bowl.
- Pulse until cookie crumbs are small.
- Place room temperature butter in microwave safe bowl or small saucepan.
- Microwave the bowl until melted. Do 30 second bursts and check between. You can also melt it in the saucepan on the stove over low heat.
- Stream melted butter into cookie crumbs, while pulsing food processor. You you can place the chocolate cookie crumbs in a bowl, pour the melted butter in and stir with a baking spatula.
- Use a large spoon to spoon crumb mixture into pie plate. Press firmly on bottom and up side of 9-inch pie plate.
Bake at 350°F for about 20 minutes. Cool on wire rack.
Fill pie with your favorite filling. Bake or refrigerate according to instructions for filling. Cut pie into slices. Top with whipped cream or Cool Whip.
How to store pie crust
This pie crust can be made ahead. Wrap entire pie plate well with plastic wrap then add it to large plastic bag. Remove as much air as you can. Store in the freezer for up to 6 months.
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That’s how easy it is to make Chocolate Pie Crust! Thanks for stopping by today!
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Chocolate Pie Crust
Ingredients
- 20 chocolate cookies gluten free, if desired
- 6 tablespoons butter or margarine dairy free, if desired
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F
- Grind cookies in food processor until coarse crumb forms.
- Add margarine and pulse until crumbs pull away from walls of processor and dough forms.
- Press evenly into pie plate, on the bottom and up the sides.
- Bake for about 10 minutes, until it smells fragrant and is dry to the touch.
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- Chocolate Bottom Lemon Meringue Pie
- Banana Cream Pie
- Chocolate Cream Pie
- Ice Cream Pies
- Chocolate Pecan Pie
- Peanut Butter Pie
- Chocolate Silk Pie
- Pumpkin Pie with Chocolate Crust
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The Panicked Foodie
I love a good chocolate pie crust! This looks really simple to make, and I can think of quite a few pies this could go with!
Beth Neels
Wait until you see what I paired it with! Thanks Panicked!
Brian Jones
This was superb, a really simple and delicious way of making a crust in a hurry!
Beth Neels
Oh! I’m so glad you liked it Brian! Thanks for your comment!
Susan
Yum! One of my family members is GF, I can’t wait to make this for her! Thanks for sharing!
Beth Neels
Oh great Susan! I hope she likes it!
Corina Blum
I’ve never actually made a chocolate pie crust before but this sounds so tasty! I think it would be great for so many desserts!
Beth Neels
Yes, I think you right, Corina! Thanks for checking out the recipe!
Dahn @savorthebest
I am craving pie now and it has to have a chocolate crust! I love a crunchy chocolate pie crust and they are so easy to through together. Great recipe.
Beth Neels
Thanks Dahn! Looking at it again makes me want to make one too!
Patty at Spoonabilities
I can imagine how good this crust would be for a cheesecake! I am definitely keeping this recipe!
Beth Neels
Yes, cheesecake has been mentioned! Great idea, I’m going to try one!
Kelly Anthony
How easy is this. I love quick and easy pie crust recipes like this with so many great options for pie filling.
Beth Neels
The options for fillings are pretty much endless! Apricot ore cherry would be awesome! Thanks Kelly!
Sapana
You had me at chocolate! This turned absolutely delicious for my cheesecake.
Beth Neels
Oh, yes! It would be perfect for so many flavors of cheesecake! Thank you Sapana!
Catherine
I love a chocolate pie crust…I usually make it with chocolate graham crackers but I think any cookie will do!
Beth Neels
These are great because they are gluten free, as well! Thanks Catherine!