This graham cracker crust recipe is SO easy to make and tastes far better than the pie crusts that you can buy at the grocery store. We’ve been making this homemade graham cracker crust for years and always turns out perfect! Use it for so many recipes: cheesecake, key lime pie, lemon cream pie, pudding pie, banana cream pie, coconut cream pie, you name it. It is my go-to every time.
Ingredients in Graham Cracker Crust
When I tell you this recipe is easy, wait ’til you see the ingredients list. Blink and you’ll miss it. Three little ingredients, that’s it! Here’s what you need:
Graham crackers – I use one package or about nine full graham cracker sheetsSugar – regular white sugarButter – melted. I like to use unsalted butter but you can use any kind you have on hand.
How to Make the Perfect Crust
First, you need to smash the graham crackers. You can use a food processor to get an even texture or just place the crackers in a plastic bag, seal tightly and smash the crackers using a rolling pin until you have very find crumbs.Next, combine the graham cracker crumbs with the white sugar and melted butter until the crumbs are completely and evenly moist. It should be like the texture of wet sand. I like to stir it with a fork at first, but you may just want to get in there with your fingers.Then, press the crumb mixture into a 9-inch pie plate.Finally, bake for about seven minutes. Let it cool slightly, then pour in your favorite filling.
Frequently Asked Questions about Graham Cracker Crust
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Fill It Up
Starting with the perfect crust means everything inside the pie is going to taste even better than before. Fill it with chocolate pudding, ice cream, pie filling, anything you like! If you’re looking for ideas on which pies to make that feature a graham cracker crust, try a few of these tasty ideas:
Cheesecake is a popular item that starts with a graham cracker crust. This recipe is the ultimate indulgence; deliciously light and creamy, yet surprisingly simple to make.Pink Lemonade Ice Cream Pie is the perfect cold, creamy, tart summer treat. And, with only three ingredients, its very simple to make.Easy Key Lime Pie is smooth, creamy and the perfect blend of tart and sweet.Triple Berry Cheesecake Bites are little creamy morsels of heaven. Perfect for parties, the smaller size of these treats allow you to have a bite of each flavor.
How to Make Cheesecake
Pink Lemonade Ice Cream Pie
Easy Key Lime Pie
Triple Berry Cheesecake Bites
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