Cereal Pie Crust

Transform your favorite breakfast cereal into a show-stopping dessert base with this easy and versatile Cereal Pie Crust recipe. Made with just four pantry staples—your choice of cereal (like cornflakes, rice cereal, or granola), a hint of sugar, melted butter, and a pinch of salt—this crust is a fun and unexpected twist on traditional pie foundations. With its no-fuss preparation, you can customize it for no-bake desserts or bake it for a crisp, golden finish in just 10 minutes. Perfectly sweet and slightly crunchy, this Cereal Pie Crust is ideal for creamy cheesecakes, silky custards, or refreshing fruit pies. It’s the ultimate recipe to elevate your dessert game while repurposing breakfast classics!

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 2 cups cereal (e.g., cornflakes, rice cereal, or granola)
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 pinch of salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) if you plan to bake the crust.

Step 2

Add the cereal to a food processor and pulse until finely crushed. Alternatively, place the cereal in a resealable plastic bag, seal it, and crush with a rolling pin until you get fine crumbs.

Step 3

In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed cereal, granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt. Stir to mix evenly.

Step 4

Drizzle the melted butter over the cereal mixture and stir until the texture resembles wet sand and the crumbs hold together when pinched.

Step 5

Transfer the mixture into a 9-inch pie pan. Press it firmly and evenly into the bottom and up the sides of the pan to form a crust. Use the bottom of a measuring cup to ensure the crust is compacted.

Step 6

If making a no-bake pie, chill the crust in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to set before filling.

Step 7

If making a baked pie, place the crust into the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until it becomes lightly golden and aromatic. Let it cool completely before adding the filling.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(282.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1253.2

Total Fat 56.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 31.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 124mg	0%
Sodium 1144mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 175.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10g	0%
Total Sugars 55.0g
Protein 15.5g	0%

Vitamin D 200IU	0%
Calcium 62mg	0%
Iron 40mg	0%
Potassium 262mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.9%

Protein: 4.9%

Carbs: 55.3%