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Pretzel Pie Crust Recipe

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A simple and delicious pretzel pie crust recipe that offers a crunchy, golden-brown base perfect for sweet or savory pies. The pretzel crust combines crushed pretzels, sugar, and melted butter for a buttery, slightly salty foundation that bakes quickly in the oven.

Ingredients

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Crust Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups crushed pretzels
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar or brown sugar
  • 8 tablespoons butter (or margarine), melted and cooled

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Lightly butter a 9-inch pie plate or spring-form pan, or alternatively, spray it with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the crushed pretzels, sugar, and melted butter. Stir well until all ingredients are evenly mixed and the mixture resembles wet sand.
  3. Form Crust: Press the mixture firmly and evenly onto the bottom and sides of the prepared 9-inch pie plate or spring-form pan to create a uniform crust layer.
  4. Bake Crust: Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until it turns a beautiful golden brown color.
  5. Cool Crust: Remove the crust from the oven and allow it to cool completely before adding your desired pie fillings to ensure it sets well.

Notes

  • You can use either granulated sugar or brown sugar based on your preferred sweetness and flavor profile.
  • For best results, ensure the melted butter is cooled before mixing to prevent melting the sugar.
  • This crust works well with both sweet and savory fillings due to its salty-sweet balance.
  • Use a pie plate or spring-form pan for easy removal of the pie once completed.
  • Store any leftover pretzel crust in an airtight container if not using immediately.

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