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Walnut Pie Crust

Sep 9, 2023 · 9 Comments

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This walnut pie crust can add a delicious twist to your pies. Walnuts have an earthy and slightly sweet flavor making them ideal to use in a pie crust. They impart a rich, nutty taste that complements a variety of pie fillings, such as chocolate, caramel, or fruit.

walnut pie crust in pan

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What you will love about this recipe

Simplicity is one of the best things about this recipe. Just mix together a few ingredients, stir together and press into a pie tin. No mixers or rolling pins required!

Ingredients

ingredients needed to make a walnut pie crust

Only four ingredients are needed to make the walnut pie crust:

  • Graham cracker crumbs: use premade crumbs or make your own by grinding graham crackers in a food processor
  • Walnut pieces: chop and lightly toast the walnuts before making the pie crust
  • Brown sugar: dark brown sugar may also be used
  • Unsalted butter: melt the butter and cool slightly before combining with other ingredients

See recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

Making a this pie crust is relatively simple. Follow the directions in the recipe card below and check out the following video for a quick demonstration:

Variations

This pie crust with walnuts is quite versatile and may be modified to suit various tastes and dietary preferences. Consider the following modifications to the recipe:

  • Gluten-free - use gluten-free graham crackers (available in your grocers or online).
  • Pecan Crust - replace the walnuts with the same amount of pecans
  • Vegan - simply replace butter used in this recipe with margarine or a vegan butter replacement

Pie filling ideas

I have several filling recipes that work nicely with this crust. You may want to consider one of the following:

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    Walnut Oatmeal Pie Recipe
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    Apple Cranberry Walnut Pie Recipe
  • slice of baked chocolate custard pie
    Baked Chocolate Pie Recipe

Storage

Use the walnut pie crust within 2 days of making. Wrap in plastic wrap after crust has cooled and store at room temperature. Alternatively, wrap well and keep in the freezer for up to 2 months.

FAQ

Can I use the this pie crust for no-bake pie fillings?

Yes! Place the crust in the freezer for 10 minutes after assembling in your pie pan. After 10 minutes, remove the pan from the freezer and add your pie filling.

Related

Looking for other pie crust recipes? Try these:

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    The Perfect Sweet Pie Dough Recipe
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    Peanut Butter Pie Crust Recipe
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    Flaky Pie Crust Recipe

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walnut pie crust in pan

Walnut Pie Crust Recipe

A walnut pie crust can add a unique and delicious twist to your pies, especially if you're looking for a flavor and texture contrast to traditional pie crusts made with flour and butter.
5 from 5 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Cooling Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 55 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 1 Pie Crust
Calories 1741 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Pie Pan 9" or 10" pan
  • Bowls, measuring cups and spoons
  • 1 Silicone spatula

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • ¾ cup walnuts, chopped and lightly toasted
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • ¼ cup brown sugar light or dark brown sugar may be used

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350℉ (180℃)
  • Melt butter and cool slightly.
    6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • Place walnuts in a food processor and grind into a nut flour (note: no large pieces should remain)
    ¾ cup walnuts, chopped and lightly toasted
  • Combine graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar and ground walnuts in a medium bowl. Stir to combine.
    1 cup graham cracker crumbs, ¼ cup brown sugar
  • Add melted butter to bowl. Stir until well distributed and walnuts and graham cracker crumbs are moistened..
  • Gently press mixture into the bottom and up the sides of pan.
  • Bake for 15 minutes. Cool before adding pie filling.

Notes

Note: If using for a no-bake pie filling, place the crust in the freezer for 10 minutes after assembling in your pie pan. After 10 minutes, remove the pan from the freezer and add your pie filling.

Nutrition

Calories: 1741kcalCarbohydrates: 130gProtein: 20gFat: 134gSaturated Fat: 50gPolyunsaturated Fat: 44gMonounsaturated Fat: 29gTrans Fat: 3gCholesterol: 181mgSodium: 1111mgPotassium: 629mgFiber: 9gSugar: 75gVitamin A: 2117IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 218mgIron: 6mg
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Comments

  1. Vickie Kahkesh says

    April 22, 2025 at 9:25 pm

    5 stars
    Great! Not too greasy or too crumbly.

    Reply
    • dessertswithstephanie says

      April 23, 2025 at 10:44 am

      Thank you for the feedback!

      Reply
  2. Beth says

    November 15, 2023 at 7:15 pm

    5 stars
    This crust is amazing! I love the butteriness of it with the earthiness of the walnuts. BEst crust I've ever made!

    Reply
  3. Jen Schreiner says

    November 15, 2023 at 4:54 pm

    5 stars
    Such a simple recipe. Here I was thinking I needed more ingredients to make. And can I tell you, so much cheaper to make at home than to buy at the store. Thank you.

    Reply
  4. karletta says

    November 10, 2023 at 11:35 am

    5 stars
    You're right - I love the simplicity of four ingredients. We have a wild pecan tree growing up the street I'm going to try pecan next.

    Reply
  5. Kat says

    November 07, 2023 at 1:42 am

    5 stars
    Your walnut pie crust recipe is fantastic! The step-by-step guide and the helpful tips make it seem easy to create, even for a novice like me. I can't wait to try it with different fillings.

    Reply
  6. Heather says

    November 04, 2023 at 12:47 am

    5 stars
    This was an easy sell: you had me at walnuts. What a delish twist on pie crust!

    Reply
  7. Kitty P. says

    November 03, 2023 at 12:24 pm

    5 stars
    Such a delicious pie crust. I like it adds a bit more flavor to a otherwise basic crust. Easy to make and easier to eat. Can I use pistachios? I think this would be nice with a white chocolate mousse filling.

    Reply
    • dessertswithstephanie says

      November 03, 2023 at 1:27 pm

      Hello Kitty, thank you for the feedback on the pie crust. Yes, I have used pistachios in place of the walnuts and it makes a delicious crust. Sounds good with the white chocolate mousse filling.

      Reply
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