Sweet-and-Salty Pretzel and Waffle Cone Piecrust

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Finely ground pretzels and crushed waffle cones combine to make a versatile pie crust that's a perfect match for any no-bake pie filling.

By

Paige Grandjean

Updated on August 2, 2023

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Food & Wine Test Kitchen

Sweet-and-Salty Pretzel and Waffle Cone Piecrust — Photo: Photo: James Ransom / Food Stylist Chelsea Zimmer

Active Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

55 mins

Yield:

1 (9-inch) piecrust

If you love a classic graham cracker crumb pie crust, this equally versatile version is a must-try. Finely ground pretzels add a malty and salty flavor while crushed waffle cones give the crust a caramelized sweetness. This sandy and sturdy crust holds up well to all no-bake pie fillings, such as our no-bake Apple Flambé Pie, or and the silky custard filling of our Black Sesame Pumpkin Pie. Waffle cones are available at most grocery stores or can be purchased from your local ice cream shop. To make this piecrust gluten free, look for gluten-free pretzels and cones.

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Ingredients

2 cups miniature pretzel twists
6 (5 1/2-inch) waffle cones (about 4 ounces), broken into large pieces
¼ cup light brown sugar
½ cup unsalted butter (4 ounces), melted
Cooking spray

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Process pretzels, waffle cones, and brown sugar in a food processor until finely ground and well combined, about 20 seconds. Add butter; pulse until mixture resembles wet sand, 6 to 8 pulses.
Press mixture evenly into bottom and up sides of a lightly greased (with cooking spray) 9-inch pie plate. Bake in preheated oven until golden brown and crisp, 8 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack; let cool completely, about 30 minutes.