Use Chex cereal to whip up an easy, quick, press-in pie crust that tastes amazing! Chex Pie Crust recipe makes a buttery, crispy, gluten free alternative to pastry or graham cracker crusts.
Ingredients Needed
Only three ingredients are needed for a gluten free alternative to a no bake graham cracker crust. Use any type of Chex cereal, rice, corn, or even flavored, as long as it is gluten free.
- Chex cereal
- Melted butter – Substitute coconut oil or ghee for dairy-free
- Brown sugar
How To Make Chex pie crust recipe
- Combine all the ingredients in a food processor. If you don’t have a food processor or blender, see below for by hand method.
- Mix until cereal is very finely crushed.
- Press in a 9 inch pie plate.
- Bake in 375°F oven for 11-12 minutes. Cool completely before filling.
frequently asked questions:
Is Chex cereal gluten free?
Yes, but only certain ones. Corn and rice Chex are both gluten free. You may substitute other flavors, like chocolate, honey nut, vanilla, or cinnamon, but look for GF label to make sure they are safe.
If you are using a flavored Chex cereal, instead of rice or corn, omit the sugar from the recipe so the pie crust isn’t overly sweet. Alternatively, use this recipe with any type of gluten free cereal.
What else can be added?
Chex gluten free pie crust can take on many different flavors since the cereal is neutral flavored. Add ground cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, or cocoa powder to compliment your pie filling.
Can this be a no bake pie crust?
Yes and no. If the filling is cold and the pie will be refrigerated, you could forgo baking the crust first. Refrigerate the crust until cold, then fill. However, the crust stands up to slicing and serving better if it has been baked first.
Do I need a food processor to make this recipe?
No. Use a powerful blender, such as a Vitamix or BlendTec, or mix by hand. For the by hand method, crush the cereal finely first, by placing it in a ziplock bag and smashing with a rolling pin or mallet. You’ll want to make sure the cereal is very finely crushed so it holds together.
Place crushed cereal, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl and mix with a wooden spoon. Proceed with the recipe as follows.
What types of pies can be used with this pie crust?
- Use in Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup pie, pictured above.
- Fruit pies – Stove top fruit fillings, such as Snickers Apple Pie, would work well. I don’t recommend baked fruit fillings.
- No bake – Bake the nut pie crust fully and fill with Frozen Lemon, Blueberry Cream Cheese, Pumpkin Lush , or any preferred no bake filling after it has cooled.
- Cheesecakes – Press crust on the bottom of a springform pan or pie dish and bake fully or partially, depending on your cheesecake filling recipe. Try with No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake!
- BEST GLUTEN FREE PIE RECIPES an ultimate guide!
Can I make this dairy free?
Yes. In place of the melted butter use ghee or melted coconut oil.
More gluten free pie crust Recipes
- Nut Pie Crust – Made from pecans, almonds, or walnuts makes the perfect pie crust for pumpkin, no bake, or cheesecake fillings.
- Gluten Free Pie Crust – A flaky, tender gluten free pie crust recipe that handles just as pie crust should and is fabulously easy to roll out.
- Almond Flour Pie Crust – Great for sweet or savory gluten free and grain free pies. Simply mix together a handful of ingredients and press in for a dairy free, low carb crust in minutes!
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Chex Pie Crust
Ingredients
- 5 cups whole rice or corn Chex cereal, (about 2 cups crushed very fine)
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 8 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375ºF. In a food processor blend together cereal, sugar, and butter until very finely ground. (See recipe notes for by hand method)
- Dump into a 9” pie pan. Spread in an even layer, then use fingers, or flat-bottomed glass, to press crumbs firmly on bottom and up sides of pan.
- Bake for 11-12 minutes and cool at least 15 minutes before filling.
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Recipe Notes
frequently asked questions:
CAN I use other Chex cereals?
Corn and rice Chex are both gluten free. You may substitute other flavors, like chocolate, honey nut, vanilla, or cinnamon, but look for GF label to make sure they are safe. If you are using a flavored Chex cereal, instead of rice or corn, omit the sugar from the recipe so the pie crust isn't overly sweet. Alternatively, use this recipe with any type of gluten free cereal.Can this be a no bake pie crust?
Yes and no. If the filling is cold and the pie will be refrigerated, you could forgo baking the crust first. Refrigerate the crust until cold, then fill. However, the crust stands up to slicing and serving better if it has been baked first.Do I need a food processor to make this recipe?
No. Use a powerful blender, such as a Vitamix or BlendTec, or mix by hand. For the by hand method, crush the cereal finely first, by placing it in a ziplock bag and smashing with a rolling pin or mallet. You'll want to make sure the cereal is very finely crushed so it holds together. Place crushed cereal, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl and mix with a wooden spoon. Proceed with the recipe as follows.Can I make this dairy free?
Yes. In place of the melted butter use ghee or melted coconut oil.Nutrition
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Brandy says
Can this be used with a traditional baked cheesecake?
Melissa says
Hi Brandy,
I don’t see why not, but I would still bake the crust first before filling with the cheesecake and then bake again. Enjoy!
Best,
Melissa