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Keebler Shortbread Pie Crust
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Keebler Shortbread Pie Crust

Keebler
6 oz
Available at Foodtown
100
Calories
1g
Protein
6g
Sugars
105mg
Sodium
50
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Keebler Shortbread Pie Crust is a shelf-stable, ready-made 9-inch shortbread shell sold in a thin tin and sized for quick home desserts. You'd spot it in the baking aisle or the cookie/pie-crust section of a supermarket, shelved beside other ready crusts, graham cracker crusts, and canned pie fillings — a convenient grab when you don’t have time to roll dough. The product reads like a shortcut for family holidays, last-minute potlucks, and easy weekend desserts: bake it to crisp the edges or fill it cold for no-bake puddings and fruit tarts. Keebler’s brand leans on nostalgic, all-American cookie traditions (think cookie-like shortbread and the Keebler imagery), positioning the crust to appeal to busy parents, home bakers who want speed with a familiar taste, and shoppers seeking a reliable, mass-market dessert base. Packaging calls attention to flavor and convenience rather than nutrition; there are no organic or “all-natural” certifications, and the ingredient list includes additives and artificial flavoring not usually highlighted on front panels. In plain terms, this is a highly processed convenience product made from enriched flour, sugar, vegetable oils with preservatives, and flavoring agents. Sensory notes: the crust has a crumbly, buttery shortbread texture that crisps further in the oven, with a sweet profile and a slightly cookie-like aroma; the tin packaging makes storage tidy and lends a classic giftable feel. Rituals around it include quick assembly pies with whipped cream, pudding-in-crust after school treats, or a time-saving centerpiece for holiday dessert spreads.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.125
Servings per Container: 8
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat5g6%
Saturated Fat3g15%
Sodium105mg5%
Total Carbohydrate14g5%
Total Sugars6g
Added Sugars5g10%
Protein1g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Enriched, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Vitamin, B1, [Thiamin, Mononitrate],, Vitamin, B2, [Riboflavin],, Folic, Acid),, Sugar,, Palm, and, Palm, Kernel, Oil, with, TBHQ, for, Freshness,, Corn, Syrup,, Degerminated, Yellow, Corn, Flour,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of, Salt,, Leavening, (Baking, Soda,, Sodium, Acid, Pyrophosphate,, Monocalcium, Phosphate),, Soy, Lecithin,, Artificial, Flavor..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Palm Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Palm Kernel Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • TBHQ - Synthetic preservative
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Preservative

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrially formulated ingredients and additives (enriched flour, corn syrup, palm oil with TBHQ, artificial flavor, emulsifiers) and is a ready-made convenience product, matching NOVA group 4 (ultraprocessed).

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Common Questions about Keebler Shortbread Pie Crust

The healthiness of the Keebler Shortbread Pie Crust really depends on your perspective and what you're comparing it to. It has some added sugars and isn’t particularly high in fiber or protein, so if you’re looking for a health food, this might not be your top pick. However, it can be a delightful treat in moderation, especially when used for a special dessert!

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