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Oreo Cookie Crust: Easy No Bake

Published: Jan 23, 2019 Last Updated: Jan 20, 2023 by Marye 1021 words. | About 6 minutes to read this article.

10 minutes mins
Use this easy Oreo cookie crust any time you don't want to make a traditional pastry crust. Be creative! Every flavor of Oreo works perfectly!  Mix and match crusts and fillings for unique, delicious no-bake pies!
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Homemade Oreo cookie crust is so easy to make from scratch - and it's the perfect way to add pizazz to your favorite, no bake pie recipes! You need just two ingredients (plus a little extra sugar if you want) for this chocolate crumb pie crust!

For this recipe you need: Oreo sandwich cookies (any kind will do but for this recipe I used the traditional one.), butter, and sugar if you want it sweeter.

Oreo cookie crust with cherries inside it.
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  • Oreo Cookie Crust to the Rescue
  • Oreo Crumb Crust Is Easy as...Pie
  • Oreo Cookie Crust FAQs
  • My Favorite No-Bake Pie Recipes
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Oreo Cookie Crust to the Rescue

For the longest time I couldn't make a pie crust if my life depended on it. No matter how hard I tried to get the dough to behave it was crumbly, or sticky, or tough...

In fact, it took me ten years to learn to make a decent pie crust. Ten years, y'all. It was an embarrassment.

I hid my gross inability to produce a light, flaky, buttery pie crust by making lots and lots of pies with crumb crusts of all kinds. Butter cookie crumb crusts, gingersnap crumb crusts, lemon cookie crumb crusts... you name it. If I could grind it up in the blender I'd make a crust out of it... (that's a monstrous exaggeration but you know what I mean)

My favorite pies have always had some sort of chocolate in them so it was only a matter of time before I threw some Oreo cookies in the blender and created the most perfect pie I'd ever tasted.

So. Much. Chocolate.

I made peanut butter pies, chocolate cream pies, banana cream pies, cherry tarts.... just about any kind of pie you can name and all with chocolate crusts. Here's a tip though... don't use a chocolate crumb crust for rhubarb pie - trust me.

Pretty soon I was making pies for all kinds of things and people thought I was so imaginative because I was using all these luscious crumb crusts. They never suspected it was because I was inept at making regular crusts!

Oreo Crumb Crust Is Easy as...Pie

Since the Oreos have that creamy filling they are super easy to make and hold together well. Whether or not you adda little extra sugar is totally up to you - It kind of depends on how sweet you like it.

And you don't need to limit yourself to just the traditional chocolaty Oreos, either! They are ALWAYS coming out with unique, seasonal flavors and literally any Oreo cookie can be substituted for any other one in this easy no-bake pie crust!

The main tip I have for you is to break up the cookies with your hands before adding them to the blender or food processor. It's easier to turn them into crumbs this way - and you're less likely to find big cookie chunks in your pie crust.

Oreo Cookie Crust FAQs

How many Oreo cookies make 2 cups of crumbs?

It takes about 22 cookies to make one crust. A standard size package of Oreos is about 36 cookies.

How many Oreos are in a family package?

There are about 48 cookies in a family sized package.

How do you crush Oreos for crust?

The easiest way is to put them in a blender or food processor. If you don't have one of those available just put them in a plastic bag and smash with a rolling pin. It's very satisfying on a particularly frustrating day.

Can you bake a premade Oreo pie crust?

Yep, if you happen to have a premade crust lying around you can certainly bake it if you need to.

A stick of butter, Oreo cookies, and a bowl on a black and white towel.
Making a crumb pie crust is super easy with this simple Oreo cookie recipe! Just 2 or 3 ingredients!

My Favorite No-Bake Pie Recipes

I love no-bake pies. Being from Texas we experience some scorching weather, especially during the summer. Baking anything is out of the question so we use a lot of no bake desserts to satisfy that legendary southern sweet tooth.

  • Texas Flood Pie - Chocolate, chocolate, and more chocolate then add pecans and marshmallows. SO good. It's a deluge of chocolaty goodness!
  • S'mores Pie - Creamy chocolate filling with a toasted marshmallow topping, this one is hard to resist!
  • Millionaire Pie - A potluck classic! A decadently rich and creamy pie that's jam-packed with coconut, Maraschino cherries, pineapple, and toasted pecans.
  • Coconut Praline Pie - A layer of pecan praline is topped with a dreamy coconut filling then topped with whipped cream and toasted coconut. SO good! Try the Golden Oreos for this.

I've been eyeing this Butterfinger Pie from Plain Chicken...and thinking this crust would be amazing with it.

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A food processor or blender is a must for making crumbs quick and easy - as well as a TON of other things. I love this Oster Pro because it's not extremely expensive AND it does BOTH!!!

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Use this easy Oreo cookie crust any time you don't want to make a traditional pastry crust. Be creative! Every flavor of Oreo works perfectly!  Mix and match crusts and fillings for unique, delicious no-bake pies!
Course Dessert- Pie
Cuisine American
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
chill: 30 minutes minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
Servings:8
Calories:199
Author:Marye Audet-White
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups Oreo Cookie Crumbs, , about 22 cookies
  • 1 tablespoon sugar, , optional
  • β…“ cup butter, , about 6 tablespoons

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Instructions

  • Add cookies, a few at a time, to a blender or food processor to make crumbs.
  • Pour the crumbs in a bowl and add sugar if desired.
  • Melt the butter.
  • Pour the melted butter into the Oreo cookie crumbs, mixing with a fork until it holds together when compressed in your hand.
  • Add the crumbs to a 9-inch pie plate and press down firmly to create an even layer of crust on the bottom and up the sides.
  • Chill for 30 minutes if you have time.
  • Fill and use as directed in recipe.
You'll find more helpful tips and variations in the body of the post.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 198mg | Potassium: 25mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 260IU | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.7mg

Nutrition information is estimated as a courtesy. If using for medical purposes, please verify information using your own nutritional calculator. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    1. Anthony

      April 09, 2023 at 12:06 pm

      i a new to baking. is the filling mixed in too?

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      • Marye

        April 10, 2023 at 5:05 pm

        No. You add your filling after you put the crust in the pie pan.

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        • Anthony

          May 01, 2023 at 2:04 pm

          5 stars
          sorry, i ment cookie filling added (white stuff) when making the crust.

    2. Angie Walters

      May 22, 2019 at 12:06 pm

      Does a baked crust work better for certain types of pies? I'm making a banana split ice cream cake. Thank you!

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      • Marye

        May 22, 2019 at 12:20 pm

        I'd use an unbaked crust for that... I think a regular crust or baked crust works best if you have a creamy, wet filling that needs to set.

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