Baking - Substitutions for a gingersnap crust
I'm making a recipe that calls for gingersnap crumbs in a crust. I don't really want to make a trip to the store to try and find gingersnaps but I have graham cracker crumbs. Could I just put a bit of ginger or molasses with the graham to make gingersnaps or is there a better way to substitute gingersnap crumbs?
Thanks in advance for all help!
Best Answer
I suggest you look for a similar recipe that makes its crust from the crackers you have, then add ginger to that. The fat content (and therefore the fat you need to add) will vary, as will the sugar. I've done almost the opposite substitution on a chocolate cheesecake and could have been a bit more careful to get the texture right.
I'm told Graham crackers are very suitable for a crust, certainly the nearest equivalents over here are, so it it just a matter of getting the substitution right.
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Though store-bought gingersnaps are a convenient option if you're crushing them for crusts, it's easy to make your own from scratch. You can also substitute other crisp cookie crumbs in crumb crusts, such as graham crackers or vanilla wafers.How do you make a gingersnap cookie crust?
You can use these steps for other crumb crusts as well!Can I substitute ginger snaps for graham crackers?
You can use any brand of crispy gingersnaps that you might have on hand, so long as they has some spice to them. In the event that you are fresh out of gingersnaps, you can substitute graham crackers and add in some addition spices to bring in the extra layer of flavor that you get from the gingersnaps.What flavor is gingersnap?
A gingersnap, ginger snap, ginger nut, or ginger biscuit is a biscuit flavored with ginger. Ginger snaps are flavored with powdered ginger and a variety of other spices, most commonly cinnamon, molasses and clove. There are many recipes.Why are ginger snap cookies so hard?
Ginger snaps are small, round cookies that snap when you break them. Since these cookies are made from ginger and molasses, once they cool, they harden. Some people may find eating these hard cookies too tough. If you prefer softer cookies, you can use a few methods to make your treats easier to snack on.Gingersnap Crust
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Firstly, do you really need the ginger? If not then your problem is solved. If possible (taste availability you have), why not try an alternative such as cinnamon or other type of spice?
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