There’s no doubt about it: Oreo was (and still is) the undisputed cookie of childhood. Whether you wanted a quick snack after school or a classic dirt cake for your birthday party every year, good old O-R-E-O was always there.
Turns out, making an Oreo pie crust is child’s play too. It’s so easy to make, you’ll wonder why you didn’t start making amazing Oreo desserts sooner. Here’s what you need to get started.
Oreo Pie Crust Ingredients
- Oreos: You’ll need 18 classic Oreo sandwich cookies for this Oreo pie crust recipe. And there’s no need to scrape out the filling—it’s what makes this recipe so easy!
- Butter: We always recommend a good butter brand so your dessert is the very best it can be.
Directions
Step 1: Crush the cookies
Start by preheating your oven to 350°F and greasing a 9-inch pie plate. Plop the cookies in a food processor and pulse the cookies until coarse, ground crumbs form.
Editor’s Tip: Our favorite (and the fastest) way to make Oreo cookie crumbs is in a food processor, but if you don’t have one, place the cookies in a large resealable bag and work ’em over with a rolling pin until crumbs form. No rolling pin? Try a can!
Step 2: Mix in the butter
Pour in the melted butter, and pulse the mixture until everything is well-blended.
Editor’s Tip: If you’re making the crust by hand, place the cookie crumbs in a bowl and work in the butter with a fork or rubber spatula.
Step 3: Press the mixture into a pie plate
Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of the prepped 9-inch pie plate. Bake the crust for 15 minutes, then cool it completely to room temperature on a wire rack.
Editor’s Tip: Use your fingers, a baking tamper or a 1/4-cup measure to firmly pat your Oreo pie crust into the pie plate.
Recipe Variations
- Go gluten-free: Yes, Oreo has come out with a gluten-free version of their famous cookie sandwich. Simply use that version instead to make this Oreo crust for pie gluten-free.
- Make it vegan: Did you know Oreos are vegan? This happy accident has had plant-based eaters rejoicing since the news broke. Swap in this vegan butter for the butter so you can use this crust recipe to make vegan pies and desserts.
- Use a different Oreo flavor: Oreo makes a ton of different flavors, like peanut butter, toffee and mint, for their classic cookie. Just avoid Double Stuf Oreos; the extra cream will throw off the dry-to-wet ratio and make the pie crust very greasy.
Can you make an Oreo pie crust ahead of time?
Yes, this Oreo crust for pie can be made in advance. Cover the crust tightly with storage wrap and keep it in the fridge for up to three days. Or, store it in the freezer by adding a layer of aluminum foil over the storage wrap for extra security against freezer burn. The crust can keep in the freezer for up to three months. Thaw it in the fridge overnight or on the counter for an hour.
Oreo Pie Crust Tips
What size pan does this Oreo crust fit?
This Oreo crust fits in an 8-inch or 9-inch pie plate or round, square or springform pan. You could also double this Oreo pie crust recipe to fit a 13×9-inch baking pan.
Do you have to bake an Oreo pie crust?
Some dessert recipes will require this crust to be parbaked, fully baked, refrigerated or frozen. Any of these options hardens the crust, making slicing easier. You’ll parbake the crust if the filling needs to be baked, as with cheesecakes or baked pies. For no-bake fillings, your dessert recipe’s instructions will tell you whether you need to bake and cool the crust to room temp first, or if you can simply use the crust from refrigerated or frozen.
What desserts can I make with an Oreo pie crust?
Oreo crusts are so beloved that tons of recipes involve this cookie sandwich-turned-dessert base. Try an Oreo crust for pies like our chocolate-hazelnut cream pie, creamy coffee pie or frozen mud pie, and tarts like this chocolate mint truffle tart.
This Oreo pie crust recipe also makes a fantastic base for an Oreo mousse cake, a no-bake Oreo cheesecake, or a minty and marshmallow-y frozen grasshopper torte. And if you’re a peanut butter-chocolate lover, you simply can’t say no to our contest-winning peanut butter chocolate dessert. Some of the best dessert crusts are made from different ingredients turned into crumb crusts, and Oreos are the golden child.
