Vegan Graham Cracker Crust
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Vegan Graham Cracker Crust
Description
This Vegan Graham Cracker Crust recipe combines 1½ cups finely ground graham cracker crumbs with ⅓ cup sugar and ⅓ cup olive oil, mixing to a texture akin to wet sand. The mixture is pressed evenly into the bottom and sides of an 8 or 9-inch pie pan to create a uniform base. Baking at 375°F for seven minutes produces a crust that sets firmly with a subtle sweetness and olive oil richness, providing a dairy-free and egg-free alternative for pie crusts.
The crust’s texture is slightly crumbly yet holds together well for filling. The olive oil substitutes for butter or other traditional fats, making the recipe suitable for vegan diets. It works well for any no-bake or baked pies where a crisp yet tender crust is desired.
This crust can be made ahead and stored refrigerated for up to three days or frozen for up to three months, maintaining its quality and convenience for future use. Alternative oils like melted vegan butter or coconut oil may be used to vary flavor and texture.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs See Recipe Notes, finely ground, approx. 1 package
- ⅓ cup white sugar or turbinado or coconut sugar
- ⅓ cup olive oil May also substitute melted vegan butter, or melted coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Mix together the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and oil until well blended. Texture should resemble wet sand.
- Press mixture into an 8" or 9" pie pan, covering both the bottom and sides of the pan.
- Bake 7 minutes.
- Make Ahead:Store in the refrigerator up to 3 days before filling, or wrap tightly in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
- Yield: one 8- or 9-inch pie crust.
- Graham cracker crumbs can be made by processing crackers in a food processor or crushing them in a sealed bag.
- For a non-vegan version, substitute olive oil with melted butter in equal amounts.
- Store the crust in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months before filling.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 183 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 183kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 111mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 29mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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