Easy Graham Cracker Crust Recipe
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Easy Graham Cracker Crust Recipe
Description
The Easy Graham Cracker Crust Recipe uses graham cracker crumbs combined with sugar and brown sugar to create a balanced sweetness. Melted butter binds the crumbs into a moist, pliable mixture that can be firmly pressed into pie plates or springform pans. The mixture can be baked at 350°F for 10-13 minutes to create a crisp, sturdy crust ideal for pies that require baking, or chilled before filling when making no-bake desserts. The clarity in measuring and packing the crumbs ensures a uniform base with a subtle crunch from the graham crackers.
The crust's flavor is mildly sweet with a hint of caramel from the brown sugar. The method allows for versatility, either baking to develop a toasted texture or chilling to retain softness. It serves as a reliable base that pairs well with creamy or fruity fillings.
Attention to the proper oven temperature and substituting granulated sugar for brown sugar when necessary preserves the crust's balance. The recipe provides a practical and adaptable foundation when preparing desserts that call for a crumb crust.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (or 11 graham cracker sheets pulverized to crumbs in a food processor)
- 2 Tablespoons sugar
- 1 Tablespoons brown sugar packed
- 7 Tablespoons butter melted
Instructions
- Pulverize graham crackers in food processor until finely ground into crumbs (skip this step if starting with graham cracker crumbs).
- Stir together graham cracker crumbs and sugars in a medium-sized bowl. Add melted butter and use a fork to combine ingredients well until crumbs are all moistened.
- Pour mixture into pie plate or springform pan. Use the (clean!) bottom of a measuring cup to firmly pack crumbs into the bottom of the pan and (if using a pie pan) gently press up the sides. Use your fingers to pack crumbs tightly into the sides of the pie pan.
- If the crust needs to be pre-baked, bake on 350F (175C) for 10-13 minutes and allow to cool before filling. If using this crust as part of a different recipe, bake according to your recipe's instructions. If this crust is for a no-bake recipe, refrigerate or freeze for 10-20 minutes before filling.
Notes
- You may replace brown sugar with more granulated sugar if unavailable.
- Always rely on the written oven temperature of 350°F for baking the crust, as the video may show incorrect temperatures.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 1crust
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1375 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1pie | |
| Calories | 1375kcal | 69% |
| Carbohydrates | 132g | 44% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 92g | 142% |
| Saturated Fat | 52g | 260% |
| Cholesterol | 211mg | 70% |
| Sodium | 1534mg | 64% |
| Potassium | 223mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 65g | 130% |
| Vitamin A | 2449IU | 49% |
| Calcium | 123mg | 12% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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