Vanilla Wafer Crumb Crust

  • 8

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons margarine melted
  • 30 vanilla wafers - (1 3/4"-dia size)
  • 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Preparation

Step 1

Prepare a 9-inch pie plate by rubbing inside, bottom, and sides with 1 teaspoon of the margarine; set aside.

Crush vanilla wafers to make very fine crumbs (1 1/4 cups). Place crumbs in a large bowl; combine vanilla and melted margarine and drizzle all over crumbs. Mix thoroughly with a blending fork to make sure all is well blended.

Remove about 2 tablespoons of crumb mixture and set aside to use if desired as a garnish on top of pie. With back of a large spoon, press remaining crumbs evenly all over bottom and sides of prepared pie pan. Chill in refrigerator 2 hours or longer before filling.

This recipe yields 8 servings.

Exchanges Per Serving: 1 Starch, 1/2 Fat.

Nutrition Facts: Carbohydrates 11g; Protein 1g; Fat 5g; Calories 95; Fiber g; Sodium 71mg; Cholesterol 9mg.

Note: Low-sodium diets: Use unsalted margarine.