Once you know how to make a homemade Graham Cracker Crust, you'll never go back to store-bought. This simple, failproof recipe delivers the perfect buttery base for everything from creamy cheesecakes to custard pies.
I've made this crust more times than I can count, and it's my go-to for so many desserts. It's perfect for this Key Lime Pie and this Coconut Cream Pie.
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How To Make a Graham Cracker Crust
You'll need just a few simple ingredients for this recipe, graham crackers, sugar, salt and melted butter.
1. Add the graham crackers to a food processor and pulse until fine crumbs form.
2. Mix in the sugar, salt, and melted butter until fully combined.
3. Press the crumbs evenly into a 9-inch pie dish.
4. Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes. Cool before filling.
👉 Tips
- Use a food processor to make light work of crushing the graham crackers. Don't have a food processor? No worries, use a rolling pin.
- If using store-bought graham cracker crumbs you will need about 1 ½ cups of crumbs.
- Press the crumbs up against the sides first, then across the bottom.
- The amount of crust you need may vary depending on how thick you like your graham cracker crust to be.
- For additional flavor add a pinch of ground cinnamon to the crust. I love adding it when I am making cheesecake!
This graham cracker crust recipe is one of those easy, dependable recipes every home baker should have up their sleeve. It's delicious, versatile, and the perfect foundation for so many desserts!
I can't wait to hear what dessert you use it for first, don't forget to tag me if you share your creation!
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Graham Cracker Crust Recipe
Equipment
- food processor optional
- 1 9-inch pie dish
Ingredients
- 12 graham cracker sheets or 1 ½ cups of graham cracker crumbs
- 3 ounces unsalted butter melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar or brown sugar
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. In the bowl of a food processor add the graham crackers and pulse until you have crumbs.
- Stir in the sugar, salt and melted butter until evenly combined.
- Add the graham cracker mixture to a 9-inch pie dish and spread it into an even layer. Press the crumbs up the sides first, then across the bottom, using the bottom of a measuring cup to pack it down firmly and evenly.
- Bake for 10 minutes. Cool before filling.
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