5 from 24 votes
Graham Cracker Crust
This Graham Cracker Crust combines finely crushed graham crackers with sugar and melted unsalted butter, pressed into a pie plate or springform pan and baked briefly to form a golden, firm base. It serves as a versatile foundation for pies and cheesecakes, providing a sweet, buttery crunch with a subtle graham cracker flavor.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
174 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs , 12 full crackers
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 6 tablespoons butter melted, unsalted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a pie plate or springform pan.
- Mix graham crackers, sugar, and melted butter in a medium sized bowl, then press into an even later in the prepared pie plate or springform pan.
- Bake for 10 minutes.
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Notes
- Greasing the pan before pressing in the crust ensures easier removal and prevents sticking.
- Using foil to cover the bottom of a springform pan can prevent water from seeping into the crust during water bath baking.
- Press the crumbs firmly and evenly to create a sturdy crust that holds together well after baking.
- Clicking on baking times in the instructions can activate a kitchen timer to help track baking precisely.
Nutrition Information
Calories
174kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
22mg
(7%)
Sodium
105mg
(4%)
Potassium
27mg
(1%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
260IU
(5%)
Calcium
15mg
(2%)
Iron
0.6mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 174
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 174kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 105mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 27mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 260IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.