Cracker pie is a classic Southern dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. It is made with a simple combination of crushed crackers, sugar, butter, and milk, and can be flavored with vanilla, cinnamon, or other spices. This versatile pie can be baked in a regular pie crust or in a graham cracker crust, and can be topped with whipped cream, ice cream, or fresh fruit. If you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dessert, cracker pie is the perfect choice.
This article includes three different recipes for cracker pie:
* **Classic Cracker Pie:** This is the traditional recipe for cracker pie, made with a simple combination of crushed crackers, sugar, butter, and milk.
* **Chocolate Cracker Pie:** This variation on the classic recipe adds chocolate chips or cocoa powder to the filling for a rich and decadent dessert.
* **Caramel Cracker Pie:** This recipe features a layer of caramel sauce in the bottom of the pie crust, topped with a creamy cracker filling.
All three of these recipes are easy to follow and can be made with ingredients that you probably already have on hand. So what are you waiting for? Give cracker pie a try today!
SODA CRACKER PIE
This pie is delicious, with or without a filling. I make it with pecans and serve it with whipped topping and one shake of nutmeg on top. Or I make it without pecans and fill with fruit filling such as lemon filling. I use soda crackers, saltines, graham crackers or buttery round crackers, finely crushed
Provided by PENILU
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- In a medium bowl, beat egg whites until stiff. Fold in sugar, baking powder, crackers, vanilla and pecans. Spoon mixture into a greased 9 inch pie pan.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool and serve or fill with the fresh fruit of your choice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.5 calories, Carbohydrate 32.5 g, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 123.5 mg, Sugar 25.7 g
SODA CRACKER PIE
Southerners can whip up something special from thin air, and this pretty little pie pie is here to prove it. The Soda Cracker Pie comes from a long line of desperation pies, also known as "make-do pies," that were designed to cope with dwindling supplies and limited ingredients. You know them, you love them: Chess Pie, Southern Buttermilk Pie, Old-Fashioned Shoofly Pie, and Soda Cracker Pie. They first gained popularity during the Depression and World War II, but they've graced our tables ever since. This Soda Cracker Pie is built on a base of whipped egg whites and baking powder. Since this mixture forms the foundation of the pie and will give it much of its height, it's important to whip your egg whites until they reach completely stiff peaks. Then gradually beat in the sugar and fold in the secret ingredients: crushed crackers, nuts (we favor pecans, but you can use any nuts you have on hand), and a splash of vanilla. Who has time to fuss around with a crust? This pie has 12 crushed crackers mixed right into the pie itself. Soda Cracker Pie is a testament to Southerners' resourcefulness, and right now, it really hits the spot.
Provided by Southern Living Test Kitchen
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Beat egg whites and baking powder until stiff. Add 1 cup sugar gradually until stiff. Add 12 crushed crackers, 1 cup nuts, and 1 tsp vanilla.
- Bake for 20 minutes in a buttered Pyrex pie plate.
RITZ CRACKER PIE
Make and share this Ritz Cracker Pie recipe from Food.com.
Provided by B B Adams
Categories Pie
Time 1h20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- To stiffly beaten egg whites, add sugar, baking powder, pinch salt, crackers (crumble by hand for larger crumbs), of pecans and vanilla.
- Pour into lightly greased 9" pie pan.
- Bake 30 minutes at 325 degrees.
- Chill and serve with whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.8, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 148.9, Carbohydrate 31.8, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 25.8, Protein 3.1
SALTINE CRACKER PIE CRUST
Who says you need to stick with graham crackers for a delicious pie crust? I prefer the sweet and salty concoctions which makes this pie crust ideal.
Provided by Tricia Royals
Categories Desserts Pies 100+ Pie Crust Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch pie pan.
- Crush saltine crackers either with your hands in a bowl or with a food processor. Add sugar and salt; mix. Mix in butter, followed by honey. Press crust into the prepared pie pan using a measuring cup.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden and set, about 16 minutes. Remove from the oven and while crust is still fairly hot, use the measuring cup to re-form as crust will fall down while baking. Let cool before adding a filling of your choice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.7 calories, Carbohydrate 35.9 g, Cholesterol 38.1 mg, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 534.4 mg, Sugar 20 g
CRACKER PIE CRUST
I used RITZ® crackers to make this easy pie crust, but you could easily use a generic equivalent--any golden round crackers will do the trick! The slight saltiness from the crackers is a nice change from the norm. This pie crust is great for cheesecakes, no-bake pies, and more.
Provided by Diana Moutsopoulos
Time 15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Combine cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a mixing bowl. Stir together until evenly incorporated. Pour mixture into a 9-inch round pie dish. Press evenly over the bottom and up the sides of the dish using a glass.
- Bake in the oven until golden brown, 7 to 10 minutes. Let cool before adding filling.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.6 calories, Carbohydrate 27.9 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 20.4 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 446.1 mg, Sugar 5.6 g
SODA CRACKER PIE
My grandmother was a wonderful cook. Even in her "town" house (as opposed to her farm house) she had two kitchens. One on the main floor for day to day cooking, and another in the basement for canning and preserving. After her death, my mother and I were cleaning out the cupboards in the basement kitchen. We found recipe box after recipe box. When my mom found this recipe, she almost did a cartwheel! I looked at the recipe and thought, "ok, this doesn't really sound all that good...." Mom told me, "wait til you try it!!" It's now one of my favorite desserts. The crust is dense and somewhat salty, which perfectly balances the creamy sweetness of the topping.
Provided by HeatherN
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 55m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325F and grease a 9" pie pan very well.
- Beat egg whites, slowly add sugar; beat until stiff.
- Add the rest of the ingredients.
- Pour into prepared pie plate.
- Bake for 40 minutes.
- When cool, top with mixture of whipped cream and strawberries.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.9, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 5.7, Sodium 112.7, Carbohydrate 34.2, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 27.6, Protein 3.4
SALTINE CRACKER PIE
Got this recipe from a dear family friend, Virginia Haynes, years ago & it has been a favorite ever since. Hope it becomes yours too. This pie makes it's own crust & is super easy.
Provided by Debbie Harbour
Categories Pies
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees .
- 2. Butter a pie pan & set aside .
- 3. Crumble crackers very fine & put in a med mixing bowl. Add pecan pieces & baking powder . Stir to mix .
- 4. Beat egg whites till stiff . Add sugar and vanilla & beat together
- 5. Pour egg whites over cracker mixture & fold together until well mixed . Pour into pie pan & bake until golden brown & crusty . Cool completely .
- 6. I top with whipping cream or have it on the side . Some of my family don't like whipped cream, go figure ! Lol
GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST I
This goes great with many pies.
Provided by Carol
Categories Desserts Pies 100+ Pie Crust Recipes Crumb Crusts
Time 17m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, melted butter or margarine, and cinnamon until well blended . Press mixture into an 8 or 9 inch pie plate.
- Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 7 minutes. Cool. If recipe calls for unbaked pie shell, just chill for about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.6 calories, Carbohydrate 20.5 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 156.6 mg, Sugar 13.2 g
Tips:
- Use Ritz crackers for a classic cracker pie crust. You can also use other types of crackers, such as graham crackers or saltine crackers.
- Make sure the crackers are finely crushed before pressing them into the pie plate. This will help to prevent the crust from crumbling.
- Chill the cracker crust before filling it. This will help to prevent the crust from becoming soggy.
- Use a variety of fillings for your cracker pie. Some popular fillings include chocolate pudding, fruit pie filling, and ice cream.
- Top the cracker pie with whipped cream, ice cream, or fresh fruit before serving.
Conclusion:
Cracker pie is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a perfect dessert for potlucks, picnics, and other gatherings. With so many different variations, there is sure to be a cracker pie recipe that everyone will love. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy dessert, give cracker pie a try. You won't be disappointed!
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