Basic Recipes > Biscuit Crumb Pastry

How to make biscuit crumb pastry:
A simple and easy no cook pastry recipe. Can be used instead of a shortcrust or sponge base. Ideal as a base for cheesecakes or gelatine-set fillings.



Ingredients

1 1/2 cups (6oz) biscuit crumbs (such as graham crackers)
just under half a cup (4oz) butter, melted
(see measure conversions for more information)

Method

- Crush the biscuits in a plastic bag using a rolling pin.
- Place the crumbs in a bowl.
- Work the crumbs and the melted butter together with a wooden spoon.
- Press the mixture into the base of a loose-bottomed tin.
- Allow to cool and spoon filling on top.
- Allow to set in fridge.

Here are links to our other pastry recipes:


Biscuit Pie
Choux
Cream
Flaky
Fleur
Hot Water Crust
Potato
Puff
Rough Puff
Shortcrust
Suet Crust


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