Ingredients and Weight:
- Vanilla Wafer Cookies: 300 grams (crushed)
- Salted Butter: 100 grams (melted)
- Granulated Sugar: 50 grams
- Egg: 1 (large)
- All-purpose flour: 50 grams
Preparation Time:
Total Time: 1 hour (including preparation and baking time)
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Baking Time: 40 minutes
Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, crush the vanilla wafers into fine pieces using a rolling pin or blender.
- In a separate bowl, combine melted butter and sugar and mix well.
- Add the beaten egg and mix until well combined.
- Add the crushed vanilla wafers and flour to the butter mixture and mix until a dough forms.
- Press the dough into a baking dish or individual muffin cups and bake for 40 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool before serving.
Nutritional Information:
(Based on the given ingredients and a standard nutrition facts database)
Calories: 350 per serving (assuming 8 equal servings)
Fat: 18g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Protein: 4g
Dish Characteristics:
- Rich vanilla flavor combined with a crispy crust.
- Perfect for serving with ice cream or as a base for other desserts.
- Easy to make with ingredients commonly found in American supermarkets.
User Comments:
- "Love the combination of vanilla and wafer crust, very unique!"
- "Easy to make and tastes great, will make this again!"
- "The crust was very crispy and the vanilla flavor was delicious."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure to use salted butter for the best flavor.
- Use a fine crumble of the vanilla wafers to ensure an even distribution in the crust.
- Baking time may vary depending on the oven's temperature and humidity, so keep checking after 35 minutes to ensure it doesn't overbake.
