Easy Graham Cracker Crust Recipe
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The perfect Graham cracker crust recipe is so easy and delicious, you’ll never want to buy a store-bought crust again! With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a buttery crust that’s perfect for any pie or tart. Plus, this recipe is versatile – you can use any type of graham cracker, from traditional to honey or chocolate.
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We love making our own Graham cracker crusts, they are SO easy and perfect for so many pies, such as our delicious lemon pie.
Why you’ll love this homemade Graham cracker crust recipe
- You can use any type of Graham crackers; we love making chocolate Graham crackers crust.
- This is the best Graham cracker crust that you’ll taste, you’ll never buy one again!
- Our pie crust is perfect for a dessert pie or cheesecake recipe!
- All the ingredients are 100% vegetarian.
Ingredients you’ll need
You’ll need just three ingredients, Graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and unsalted butter.
This Graham cracker crust recipe is so simple and delicious, you’ll want to make it again and again!
How to make a Graham cracker crust with step by step instructions
Making a homemade Graham cracker crust is easy if you follow our simple recipe.
A full printable recipe and the measurements in both US customary and metric are available in the recipe card below.
Preheat your oven to 350°F/175°C.
Using either a food processor or blender, blitz your whole Graham crackers until become fine crumbs.
If you want to skip to skip this stage, then buy crushed Graham crackers from the store.
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Then, in a mixing bowl combine Graham cracker crumbs, and add melted butter and granulated sugar.
The crumb mixture will become grainy and there shouldn’t be any large chunks of Graham crackers, if there are, gently crush them with the back of a spoon.
Pour the crumbs into a 9 inch pie plate and, using your hands or the back of a spoon, gently press down so the crumbs are not loose.
Bake for 10 minutes, then remove the baked Graham cracker crust from the oven and cool it completely before using.
Enjoy your pie crust!
Equipment
- 9 inch pie pan
Ingredients
- 1½ cups Graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
For the Graham cracker crust
- Preheat your oven to 350°F/175°C
- Using a food processor or blender, blitz the Graham crackers until they are fine crumbs. Then, place the crumbs in a mixing bowl and stir in the sugar, then the melted butter. The crumb mixture should be grainy, if there are any big chunks of cracker break them up1½ cups Graham cracker crumbs, ¼ cup granulated sugar, 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Pour the crumb mixture into a 9 inch cake pan and using your hands press down on the crumbs so that the base and the sides are covered, you don't want to press too hard, just ensure that it's no longer crumbly. Use the back of a spoon to compact the edges of the base
- Bake your crust for 10 minutes and then let it cool completely before adding your chosen filling
Notes
- Vegan Graham cracker crust
Firstly double check your Graham crackers ingredients as some contain honey. The other ingredient swap you’ll need is to use vegan butter.
- Flavor
Use different flavored Graham crackers to give your Graham crust even more flavor!
- No Graham crackers?
If you are not in America, then try digestive biscuits instead.
- Storage
Store in the fridge for up to 3 days and freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
SERIOUSLY GOOD
DESSERTS!
Dessert First is a collection of 61 RECIPES to show you that you can make beautiful, impressive desserts right in your own kitchen, no matter your skill level.
Immediate eBook download. No physical book available.
Includes ad-free recipes like:
∙ Lemon Pound Cake
∙ Key Lime Bars
∙ Boston Cream Pie
∙ No-Bake Chocolate Lasagna
∙ Raspberry Cheesecake
...and much more!
Recipe notes and expert tips
- Vegan Graham cracker crust
Firstly double check your Graham crackers ingredients as some contain honey. The other ingredient swap you’ll need is to use vegan butter.
- Flavor
Use different flavored Graham crackers to give your Graham crust even more flavor!
- No Graham crackers?
If you are not in America, then try digestive biscuits instead.
- Storage
Store in the fridge for up to 3 days and freeze for up to 3 months.
How to store Graham cracker crusts
You can make your Graham cracker crust ahead and it’ll keep in the fridge for up to 3 days and will freeze for up to 3 months.
How do you keep a Graham cracker crust from falling apart?
The butter will bind the Graham cracker crumbs together and baking the crust will ensure that the crust doesn’t fall apart.
Why does my Graham cracker crust get so hard?
It’s usually because of one of two reasons.
Firstly, you may have added too much butter to the crumbs, which will harden when the crust is chilled in the fridge.
Or you may have pressed the crumbs too hard on the pie plate.
More easy recipes for you to try at home
If you like our Graham cracker crust, then why not try these easy recipes?
- Apple pie – bursting with fruity apple flavors, this is such an easy recipe.
- Lemon pie recipe – a firm family favorite, people will want more!
- Reese’s pie – make this peanut butter pie and watch it disappear!
- Sweet potato pie – nothing says comfort food like this pie.
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