Pretzel Crust

Pretzel Crust
  • PREP TIME
    5 mins
  • COOK TIME
    10 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    15 mins
  • SERVING
    24 People
  • VIEWS
    115

Elevate your pies with this delightfully crunchy and salty pretzel crust! A simple yet ingenious twist, this crust adds a unique textural dimension and savory note that perfectly complements both sweet and savory fillings. Perfect for a 9x13 inch pan.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    9 g
  • Fiber
    0 g
  • Protein
    1 g
  • Saturated Fat
    1 g
  • Sodium
    217 mg
  • Sugar
    2 g
  • Fat
    6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)

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02 Step

Recipe View In a medium bowl, combine the softened margarine, brown sugar, and crushed pretzels. Mix until well combined and the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Press the pretzel mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking pan. For best results, use the bottom of a measuring cup to firmly pack the crust. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until the crust is lightly golden brown and fragrant. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before filling with your desired pie filling. (10 minutes)

For a richer flavor, use salted butter instead of margarine. Be sure to reduce the amount of salt in your filling to compensate.
Pulse the pretzels in a food processor for even, fine crumbs. You can also crush them in a zip-top bag using a rolling pin.
This crust can also be used for a 9-inch pie dish. Simply reduce the ingredients by about one-third.
If the crust seems too dry, add a tablespoon of melted butter or margarine at a time until it comes together easily when pressed.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.3/ 5 ( 38 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (2)
  • Kareem Stokes

    I used gluten-free pretzels, and it worked perfectly!

  • Tamara Ankunding

    This crust was a game-changer for my chocolate cream pie! The salty-sweet combination was amazing.

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