Chocolate Cookie Crumb Crust - chocolate cookie crumbs

Method

• To Make Crumbs:
• By hand: Place cookies or crackers in a large heavy plastic bag.
• Close partially, leaving a small space for air to escape.
• Roll with a rolling pin until finely and evenly crushed.
• In a food processor: Pulse until crumbs form, being careful not to grind the cookies too fine (they should not look powdery).
• To Shape the Crust:
• Coat the pie plate well with softened, not melted, butter (keeps the pie from sticking to the pie plate, making serving easier).
• Pat the crumbs firmly and evenly over the bottom and up the sides of the pie plate.
• For a perfect shape, place another pie plate (same size) in the crust and press down gently.
• To Finish the Edge:
• Press the crumbs firmly to make a standup rim about 1/2-inch high.
• Shape the edge by pressing the riot of crumbs from the inside of the edge with the thumb and fingertips of the other hand from the outside-pinching, pressing, and fluting as you go.
• To set the crust, freeze for 15 minutes before baking.
• Bake at 350F for 7 to 10 min.