Vanilla Wafer Crust Food

INSTANT POT VANILLA CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• For the cheesecake: Put the cookies and salt in a food processor and pulse until the cookies are broken down into fine crumbs. Add the butter and pulse until completely combined. (The texture will be similar to wet sand.) Press firmly into the bottom and slightly up the sides of a 7-inch springform pan.
• Wipe out the bowl of the food processor and add the cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, vanilla extract and eggs. Process until completely smooth, opening the lid and scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Pour the mixture over the crust.
• Tear off a large piece of aluminum foil, about 1 1/2-feet long, and put the cheesecake pan in the center. Wrap the foil around the pan, folding down the sides as needed so the top of the pan isn?t covered. Tear off a second piece of aluminum foil, about 2-feet long, and lay the foil in front of you with the longer side closest to you. Folding it toward you (the long way), fold the foil in half once then old once again to create a foil sling for your cheesecake.
• Pour 2 cups water in to the bottom of the Instant Pot®, insert the machine's trivet. Put the cheesecake pan in the center of the foil sling then pick up both sides of the sling and bring them up the sides of the pan. Carefully lower the pan onto the trivet. Fold down the foil sling as needed so that it fits in the pot but does not touch the cheesecake. Follow the manufacturer's guide for locking the lid and preparing to cook. Set top pressure cook on high for 35 minutes.
• After the pressure cook cycle is complete, turn off the heat and let the steam release naturally for 25 minutes. After 25 minutes, follow the manufacturer's guide for steam release and allow any residual steam to air out. Be careful of any remaining steam and unlock and remove the lid and carefully use the foil sling to lift out the cheesecake and set it over a cooling rack. Remove the foil from around the cake pan then use paper towels to blot off any excess liquid from the top and sides of the cheesecake. Use a small offset spatula or the tip of a paring knife to loosen the sides of the cheesecake from the pan. Allow to sit at room temperature until mostly cooled, about 1 hour. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until completely set, at least 4 hours and up to overnight.
• Once set, remove the plastic wrap from the cheesecake and use a small offset spatula or the tip of a paring knife to again loosen the sides of the cheesecake from the pan. Remove the outer ring from the pan and set the cheesecake aside.
• For the sour cream topping: Combine the sour cream, confectioners? sugar and vanilla in a medium bowl and whisk until completely smooth. Spread on top of the cheesecake, leaving a small border around the edges of the cake. Top with your favorite berries.

VANILLA WAFERS

Steps:

• Position 1 oven rack in the top third of the oven and another in the bottom third. Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl and set aside. Cream the butter and vanilla sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl after 1 minute. Add the egg and incorporate on medium speed for 30 seconds. Scrape down the sides of the mixer bowl. Add the vanilla extract and milk and blend on low speed for 15 seconds. Add the flour mixture and mix on low speed just to incorporate. Chill the batter in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes before scooping.
• Scoop the batter in teaspoon-sized balls and arrange them on 2 parchment paper-lined half sheet pans, approximately 35 cookies per pan. Use the heel of your hand to slightly flatten each ball. Bake, 2 pans at a time, rotating the pans halfway through the baking, until golden brown, about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the pans to a cooling rack to cool completely before removing the cookies from the pan.

VERY VANILLA CUSTARD-TOPPED CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 325ºF.
• Mix wafer crumbs, 2 Tbsp. sugar and butter; press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan.
• Beat cream cheese, remaining sugar and 2 Tbsp. vanilla in large bowl with mixer until blended. Add sour cream; mix well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each just until blended. Pour over crust.
• Bake 1 hour or until center is almost set. Run knife around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool completely.
• Beat pudding mix and milk with whisk 2 min. (Pudding will be thick.) Spread over cheesecake. Refrigerate 4 hours.
• Remove rim from pan. Mix COOL WHIP and remaining vanilla; spread over cheesecake.

VANILLA WAFER CRUST

Steps:

• Combine wafer crumbs and butter or margarine together thoroughly. Press into 9 inch pie plate. Chill until set.

VANILLA WAFER CRUST FOR PIES

Steps:

• Combine ingredients.
• Press onto bottom and up side of 9-inch pie plate.
• Fill with your favorite chilled or frozen pie filling.

HOMEMADE NILLA WAFER PIE CRUST

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Grease glass 9-10" pie dish. Set aside.
• Pulse wafers in food processor until finely crushed.
• Add sugar and pulse.
• Add melted butter and pulse until well blended.
• Press mixture into bottom and sides of prepared dish.
• Bake 5-7 minutes or place in freezer for 1-2 hours.

VANILLA WAFER-ALMOND PIE CRUST

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350-degrees.
• Process cookies in food processor until finely ground.
• Combine crumbs, butter, salt, vanilla and almonds, stirring until crumbs are moistened.
• Press mixture evenly across 9-inch pie plate.
• Bake crust until crisp, about 7 minutes.
• Let cool completely before filling.
• Crust may also be wrapped tightly in plastic and frozen up to one month.

EASY VANILLA WAFER CRUST

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Place wafer cookies in a ziplocked bag. Roll a rolling pin over the bag until the wafers have been crushed into fine crumbs; pour crumbs into a mixing bowl.
• Add the melted butter or margarine to the bowl and slowly combine with the crumbs using a mixing spoon.
• Turn crumb mixture onto a 9-inch pie plate and spread evenly around.
• Using a small measuring cup (or your fingertips works fine) tightly press the crumb mixture onto bottom and sides of the pie pan to form a firm and even crust.
• Place in oven and bake for 8 minutes.

SIMPLE MINI CHEESECAKES WITH WAFER CRUST

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 375°F. and add cupcake liners to a mini muffin pan.

STRAWBERRY PIE

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F

VANILLA WAFER CRUST

Steps:

• In a bowl mix together all ingredients.
• Press into an even layer against bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie plate.
• Bake in a preheated 375 degree F oven for 6-8 minutes.
• Cool before filling.

MUD PIE WITH VANILLA WAFER & PECAN CRUST

Steps:

• PREHEAT oven to 375°F Process wafer crumbs, pecans and butter; press firmly onto bottom and up side of 9-inch pie plate. Bake 10 min.; cool.
• BEAT cream cheese and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Gently stir in 1 cup of the whipped topping; spread over crust. Pour milk into medium bowl. Add dry pudding mix. Beat with wire whisk 2 minute or until well blended. Spoon over cream cheese layer.
• REFRIGERATE several hours or until set. Top with remaining whipped topping just before serving. Store leftovers in refrigerator.

BANANA PUDDING CUSTARD PIE

Steps:

• For the crust:
• Preheat the oven to 325°F.
• Place the vanilla wafers in a food processor and pulse until the crumbs resemble coarse meal. Add the melted butter and sugar and pulse until the cookie crumbs are evenly moistened. Press the mixture into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie tin.
• Bake the crust until set and golden brown, about 10 minutes. Let cool completely.
• For the filling:
• Cover and chill the egg whites. In a medium saucepan, combine the cornstarch, milk, cream, egg yolks, and 1 cup of the sugar. Cook over medium heat, whisking continuously, until thickened, 10 to 15 minutes. Do not leave the custard unattended while whisking because the egg yolks will cook and make the mixture grainy. Whisk in the butter, vanilla, and salt. Pour the custard into the baked crust and chill for at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
• When ready to assemble the pie, preheat the oven to 375°F.
• In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, combine the egg whites and the cream of tartar. With the mixer on high speed, gradually add the remaining 3 tablespoons sugar and whisk until stiff peaks form.
• Arrange the banana slices in a single layer over the custard. Top the banana slices with the vanilla wafers. Spread the meringue over the wafers, covering the entire pie.
• Bake until the meringue is light brown all over, about 10 minutes. Let cool to room temperature, then chill for at least 20 minutes before serving.
• Chef's Tip: The secret to making custard pies is controlling the heat of the stove: it should be intense enough to advance the cooking process but not so hot that it scorches the custard.

NILLA WAFER PIE CRUST RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°.
• Using a food processor, pulse the Nilla Wafers until they form fine crumbs. Transfer to a bowl and add the sugar, melted butter and cinnamon (optional).
• Mix well until the mixture resembles wet sand and keeps its shape when squeezed in your hand.
• Scoop the mixture into a 9" pie plate and press it in evenly, getting the sides even and then pressing the remaining crumbs into the bottom. You can use the back of a spoon, flat bottom of a measuring cup or even you hands.
• Bake in a preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until it becomes very lightly golden brown.
• Remove from the oven and cool completely before using. Enjoy!

MINI CHEESECAKES WITH VANILLA WAFER CRUST RECIPE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Preheat oven to 275 F. Place cupcake liners in muffin tins. Place a vanilla wafer in each well.
• In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until light and fluffy.
• Add egg yolks and sweetened condensed milk. Beat until smooth.
• Stir in lemon juice.
• In another bowl, beat egg whites and salt to form soft peaks.
• Gently fold beaten egg whites into cream cheese mixture until incorporated and white streaks are no longer visible.
• Fill prepared muffin tins to 1/4 inch from the top. Bake at 275 F for 20 minutes.
• Cool cheesecakes in muffin tins. Then remove from tins and chill in refrigerator until ready to serve.
• Before serving, remove muffin liners and top with pie filling.

VANILLA WAFER PIE CRUST

Steps:

• Blend crumbs, butter and sugar thoroughly. Pour into 9" pie plate; press down firmly into bottom and sides with the bottom of a glass. Bake in preheated 375°F oven for 5 minutes. Cool completely before filling with softened ice cream, stiff custard or pudding, or other fully-cooked or no-cook-needed pie filling.

SMART-CHOICE VANILLA WAFER CRUST PUMPKIN PIE

Steps:

• Mix wafer crumbs, butter and sugar; press onto bottom and up side of 9-inch pie plate.
• Beat Neufchatel in large bowl with mixer until creamy. Gradually add milk, beating after each addition until blended. And dry pudding mix, pumpkin and spice; beat on low speed 1 min. or until blended. Stir in 1/2 cup COOL WHIP.
• Pour into crust.
• Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm. Top with remaining COOL WHIP.

VANILLA WAFER PIE CRUST

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350*F
• Crush up vanilla wafers in a food processor, blender or in a sealed ziploc bag with a rolling pin.
• Place crushed vanilla wafers in a bowl.
• Add sugar and butter and stir well.
• Place crumbs in a 9" pie plate.
• Using the back of a measuring cup, firmly press cookie crumbs into the entire bottom and up the sides of the pie plate.
• Bake for 7 - 10 minutes - just until edges begin to turn a hint of brown. Do not over cook.

PUMPKIN PIE WITH NILLA WAFER CRUST

Steps:

• Generously grease a 9-inch pie pan with butter.
• Combine the Nilla Wafers, milk powder, sugar, and salt in a food processor and pulse until the cookies form fine crumbs. Transfer to a large bowl.
• Combine the butter and cream in a small saucepan and place over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the butter has melted.Pour into the bowl with the cookie crumbs and stir until the mixture resembles wet sand.
• Transfer the crust mixture to the prepared pan. Use your hands to press it firmly into the bottom and sides of the pan.
• Transfer to the oven and bake until just starting to turn golden brown, about 9 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool for at least 10 minutes.
• In a second large bowl, whisk together the eggs, then whisk in the evaporated milk until smooth. Add the pumpkin purée, sugar, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, vanilla, and salt. Continue to whisk until the mixture is completely uniform.
• Carefully pour the filling into the prepared and cooled pie crust until it reaches the top. There may or may not be a little left over. Either is okay!
• Carefully transfer the pie to the oven and bake until a fork inserted in the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes.
• Cool the pie on a wire rack for 30 minutes before transferring to the refrigerator. Chill for at least 6 hours or, ideally, overnight. Serve topped with freshly whipped cream.

VANILLA WAFER CRUST

Steps:

• In a bowl mix together all ingredients.
• Press into an even layer against bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie plate.
• Bake in a preheated 375 degree F oven for 6-8 minutes.
• Cool before filling.

VANILLA WAFER COOKIE CRUMB CRUST

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients. Heat the oven to 350 F.
• Blend ingredients thoroughly.
• Press into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate.
• Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.
• Cool thoroughly before filling.