Holiday Gingersnap Pie Crust

A gingersnap pie crust is perfect for holiday pies or cheesecakes, providing a bit more taste than plain old graham crackers, but just as easy to make!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 365 Calories

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 (16 ounce) package gingersnap cookies
• 0.33333334326744 cup brown sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until set, about 7 minutes. Cool crust completely before filling.

Step 5

Gather all ingredients.

Step 6

Mix gingersnap crumbs, brown sugar, and melted butter together in a bowl until well combined.

Step 7

Press mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.