Easy Graham Cracker Pie Crust
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Easy Graham Cracker Pie Crust
Description
The Easy Graham Cracker Pie Crust recipe starts with finely crushed graham crackers that create the crumb base. The crumbs combine with sugar and melted butter until evenly moistened, forming a mixture similar in texture to wet sand. This mixture is pressed firmly into a 9-inch pie plate to form an even layer.
After shaping, the crust is baked at 350°F for about seven minutes to set the butter and develop a slight crispness. Once cooled, it provides a sturdy yet tender crust that holds up well when filled with creamy or chilled desserts. Alternatively, if the recipe calls for a no-bake crust, chilling the pressed mixture in the refrigerator for at least an hour will firm it enough for filling without baking.
This crust works well for cheesecakes, cream pies, or other desserts where a sweet and buttery base complements the filling. The straightforward method requires easily accessible ingredients and minimal preparation.
Ingredients
- 1 package graham crackers or 9 full graham crackers
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 6 tablespoons butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350-degrees.
- Place graham crackers in a gallon-sized Ziploc bag. Squeeze as much air out as you can and seal tightly. Using a rolling pin, crush the crackers and roll out until you have very fine crumbs.
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine crumbs, sugar, and butter until all the crumbs are evenly moist.
- Press crumbs into pie plate.
- Bake for 7 minutes in preheated oven.
- Wait until crust cools before adding filling. If your recipe calls for an "unbaked" graham cracker crust, chill in the fridge for at least an hour before adding filling.
Notes
- Substitute gluten-free graham crackers to make the crust gluten-free.
- Use a food processor to crush crackers finely or place in a sealed bag and crush with a rolling pin.
- Press crumbs firmly into a 9-inch pie plate for an even crust layer.
- Allow the baked crust to cool completely before adding filling to prevent sogginess.
- For an unbaked version, chill the pressed crust in the refrigerator for at least one hour before filling.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 334 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 334kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 415mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 90mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 277IU | 6% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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