As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Read the full disclosure here.

Have you ever thought of incorporating pretzels into your pie crust? If you’re a fan of sweet and salty, then you’re in for a treat with this simple and delicious Pretzel Pie Crust recipe!

More Pretzel desserts? You’ll be craving this Strawberry Pretzel Layered Dessert, Reese’s Peanut Butter Pretzel Pie, Heavenly Strawberry Pretzel Dessert and this Strawberry-Raspberry Jello Cheesecake Salad !

Imagine biting into a salty pie crust, perfectly complementing the sweetness of your favorite pie filling. This is the magic of a pretzel pie crust! Which by the way can be incorporated into a pie crust, in a trifle dessert or in a layered dessert easily!

Whether you’re a seasoned baker or just looking to switch up your dessert game, pretzel pie crust is a trend that has been gaining popularity in the baking world as it pairs well with chocolate, peanut butter and fruit!

Ingredients You Need

Pretzel Crust recipe

1 & 1/2 cups crushed pretzels
1/4 cup granulated sugar or brown sugar
8 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted & cooled

How to Make A Pretzel Crust

Pretzel Crust

Preheat your oven to 350ºF, and lightly butter a 9-inch pie plate or spring-form pan. (Can also spray with non-stick cooking spray)
In a medium bowl, mix together the crushed pretzels, sugar and melted butter. Press mixture firmly against bottom and side of 9-inch glass pie plate.
Bake the crust for just 8 to 10 minutes until it’s a beautiful golden brown. Let cool before adding fillings.

Tips for Pretzel Crust

You can spray your pan with a non-stick cooking spray as a precautionary measure before adding the pretzel mixture to press into the pan, that way it slides out of the pan easier.
The melted butter should be cooled down somewhat, if it’s really hot before adding it to the pretzel crumbs and sugar.
Make sure the pie crust isn’t too chunky when you crush the pretzels into crumbs, unless you are making a layered dessert or trifle type dessert. For using in a pie, the pretzel crumbs should be a little finer, though there will still be some pretzel chunks, but this ensures that the crust will stay together better with the other ingredients.
Besides baking this crust, you can also place the crust in the freezer to freeze for 10 minutes to make your pie crust firmer. By baking the crust, it will be a little more crisper, but you don’t want to overbake it too much, or that will may make it harder to get out of your pan. Same with the freezer, over freezing may make the pie crust too hard to get out of your pan.

In conclusion, pretzel pie crust may seem like an unconventional choice, but it’s a surprisingly delicious addition to any dessert recipe. This unique crust allows for endless possibilities and adds a satisfying crunch to your favorite treats. So elevate your pies, impress your tastebuds and discover the amazing taste and versatility of pretzel pie crust.

More Pie Crusts & Tips