What can I use instead of a graham cracker crust?

5 Fun Alternatives to Graham Cracker Crusts

  • Crisp Cookies. Remember that graham crackers are really just cookies, so anything in that family will work well.
  • Ice Cream Cones.
  • Cold Cereal.
  • Pretzels.
  • Coconut Macaroons.

Are graham wafer crumbs gluten-free?

Are Graham Crackers Gluten-Free? Traditional Graham crackers are made with graham flour, which is a course wheat flour. So traditional Graham crackers, like Nabisco’s Honey Made, are not gluten-free. There are several brands of gluten-free Graham crackers on the market you can buy like Schär, Pamela’s and Kinnikinnick.

Does graham cracker crust have gluten in it?

Are Graham Crackers Gluten Free? No (and yes). Traditional store-bought graham crackers aren’t gluten free and are made with regular all-purpose flour and often whole wheat flour.

How do you keep a gluten free pie crust from crumbling?

Handle the dough as little as possible to help keep it cold. Let the dough rest before you roll it out. This gives the flour time to absorb the liquid so the pie crust won’t be crumbly or gritty. Use waxed paper or parchment paper to roll out the dough.

What are graham crackers called in England?

digestive biscuit
In the UK, there’s no such thing as graham crackers. The closest thing we get is the digestive biscuit. A digestive biscuit is a sweet-meal biscuit (cookie) with wholemeal flour. I’ve always been curious whether graham crackers are really the same thing as digestive biscuits.

Are graham crackers the same as digestives?

Biscuit is the British word for cookie and Digestives are cookies made of sweet-meal and wheat with a little sugar and malt extract thrown in. Digestives aren’t too sweet, are very similar to graham crackers and the chocolate-covered variety work perfectly for Easy S’mores.

Are Teddy Grahams gluten free?

Annie’s Gluten Free Cocoa & Vanilla Bunny Cookies Love, love, LOVE the chocolate flavor combined with the vanilla. They are similar to the popular Teddy Graham cookies (which are not gluten free).

Why does gluten free pastry go hard?

Pastry can become hard for different reasons. Firstly, it is important that the fat you are using is cold and mixed into the flour using a fork – avoid using your fingers which could melt it. Finally, it is crucial to add enough water to rehydrate the gluten free flour: add just enough so that it is slightly sticky.

What are smores called in England?

You always want ‘some more’ hence the name. We’ve recently taken up camping in the UK and have purchased all the necessary gear. I wanted to carry on the tradition of Smores with my daughter but became a bit unstuck when it came to sourcing Graham Crackers.

How to make a gluten free cookie crumb crust?

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place cookies in a food processor or blender; pulse into fine crumbs. Pour cookie crumbs into a bowl. Drizzle 5 tablespoons coconut oil on top; mix well with a fork. Bake in the preheated oven until slightly browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Cool before filling.

How do you make pie crust from cookie crumbs?

In a mixing bowl, combine the cookie crumbs with the melted butter, stirring until fully combined. Dump the mixture into the prepared pie pan. Firmly and evenly press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of the pie pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until warm, fragrant, and lightly toasted. Let cool before filling.

How long do you bake a pie crust?

Firmly and evenly press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of the pie pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until warm, fragrant, and lightly toasted. Let cool before filling. You can make a vanilla cookie crust or use chocolate cookies for a chocolate cookie crust.

How do you make a pie in a pie pan?

Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Spray a 9-inch pie pan with cooking spray. In a mixing bowl, combine the cookie crumbs with the melted butter, stirring until fully combined. Dump the mixture into the prepared pie pan. Firmly and evenly press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of the pie pan.