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Graham Cracker Crust
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Graham Cracker Crust

This graham cracker crust combines crumbly graham cracker crumbs with sugar and melted butter, baked to a golden, firm base for pies and cheesecakes. The method includes pressing the mixture into a pan and baking briefly to set the crust, making it sturdy enough to hold various fillings.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 12
Course: Cake

Ingredients

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 6 tablespoons butter melted

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. If using a springform pan: Separate a 9-inch springform pan into two pieces. Line the bottom of the pan with foil, fasten on the side piece, and spray the inside of the pan with nonstick cooking spray. Tightly wrap the outside bottom and sides of the springform pan with two layers of heavy duty foil. This step prevents leaks when using a water bath. I also take the extra step of placing the foil wrapped spring form pan inside an oven bag while baking, but this is optional.
  3. If using a pie plate or other baking dish: Spray the inside of the pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  4. Combine the crust ingredients in a medium bowl and stir until the ingredients are evenly distributed.
  5. Spoon the crumbs into the prepared pan and press into the bottom of the pan and up the sides to form a crust layer. Bake crust in preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove pan to a cooling rack. Continue with recipe as instructed.