No Bake Graham Cracker Crust
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
1 crust
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Calories
1330 kcal
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Cuisine
American
No Bake Graham Cracker Crust
Description
This recipe combines graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and sugar, mixed until evenly moistened and pressed into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie plate. Chilling the crust for at least 30 minutes allows it to set firmly, forming a stable base that holds filling well. This method avoids baking, ideal for no-bake pie recipes.
The sugar adds a touch of sweetness and slightly caramelizes the crust when chilled, while the butter binds the crumbs creating a cohesive texture with gentle richness. This crust offers a crisp texture that contrasts nicely with creamy or soft pie fillings.
If removing the pie easily is difficult, dipping the bottom of the pie plate briefly in hot water helps loosen the crust without damaging it, facilitating smoother serving. The crust provides versatility for recipes needing a ready crust without the oven time.
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
- Using a fork, mix well until all ingredients are moistened.
- Pour into a 9" pie plate and press evenly on the bottom and sides.
- Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before filling.
Notes
- Chill the crust for at least 30 minutes before filling to allow it to firm up.
- If crust sticks to the pie plate, dip the bottom of the plate into hot water briefly to loosen it for easier removal.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1crust
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1330 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1330 | 67% |
| Carbohydrates | 146g | 49% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 81g | 125% |
| Saturated Fat | 45g | 225% |
| Cholesterol | 181mg | 60% |
| Sodium | 1431mg | 60% |
| Potassium | 223mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 79g | 158% |
| Vitamin A | 2099IU | 42% |
| Calcium | 120mg | 12% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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