Vanilla Wafer Crust (For a 9x13-Inch Pan)
Servings: 1 Crust
Ingredients
- 11 ounce box vanilla wafers (about 3 cups crushed)
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter melted (1 standard stick + 2 tablespoons)
Instructions
For a No-Bake Dessert:
- Add the vanilla wafers, granulated sugar, and salt to a food processor. Pulse until fine crumbs form.11 ounce box vanilla wafers, ⅓ cup granulated sugar, Pinch of salt
- With the processor running, drizzle in the melted butter until the mixture is fully combined and looks like damp sand.10 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a lightly greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Chill while preparing whatever filling you’re using.
For a Baked Crust:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a 9x13-inch baking dish cooking spray and set aside.
- Add the vanilla wafers, granulated sugar, and salt to a food processor. Pulse until fine crumbs form.11 ounce box vanilla wafers, ⅓ cup granulated sugar, Pinch of salt
- With the processor running, drizzle in the melted butter until the mixture is fully combined and looks like damp sand.11 ounce box vanilla wafers
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 9–11 minutes or until the edges are just starting to turn golden brown. Let the crust cool completely on a wire rack before filling.
Notes
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of the entire crust. Actual calories will vary.
- Recipe makes 1 crust for a 9x13-inch pan.
- If you don't have a food processor, use a large Ziploc bag and a rolling pin to crush the vanilla wafers. Make sure to break them done into fine crumbs.
- Be careful that you don't add more than a small pinch of salt. Otherwise, your crust will have a salty taste.
- For a no-bake crust: it holds together much better the longer it's in the fridge.
- Storage: If you’re not filling the crust right away, keep it covered in the fridge for up to 2 days. If the dessert has already been assembled, follow the storage instructions for the full recipe (especially for no-bake or cream-based fillings).
Nutrition Facts
Vanilla Wafer Crust (For a 9x13-Inch Pan)
Serving Size
1 g
Amount per Serving
Calories
2701
% Daily Value*
Fat
168
g
258
%
Saturated Fat
90
g
450
%
Trans Fat
5
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
25
g
Monounsaturated Fat
42
g
Cholesterol
304
mg
101
%
Sodium
2154
mg
90
%
Potassium
297
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
294
g
98
%
Fiber
4
g
16
%
Sugar
165
g
183
%
Protein
14
g
28
%
Vitamin A
3499
IU
70
%
Calcium
34
mg
3
%
Iron
0.1
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
