Brown Sugar Graham Crust Quick and Easy Recipe
Create the perfect base for your favorite desserts with this Brown Sugar Graham Crust Quick and Easy Recipe—a foolproof option for pies, cheesecakes, and more! Featuring just four simple ingredients—graham cracker crumbs, rich brown sugar, melted butter, and a pinch of salt—this crust comes together in minutes and delivers a sweet, toasty flavor with a hint of caramel. Whether you opt to bake it for added crispness or chill it for an effortless no-bake treat, this versatile recipe is a time-saver that doesn’t skimp on taste or texture. Ideal for busy bakers and dessert lovers, this golden, buttery crust will elevate your homemade creations to bakery-level perfection.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 0.25 cups brown sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and salt. Stir until the dry ingredients are evenly distributed.
Melt the unsalted butter in a microwave-safe dish or a small saucepan over low heat.
Pour the melted butter into the graham cracker mixture and stir thoroughly with a fork or spatula until the crumbs are evenly moistened and resemble wet sand.
Transfer the crumb mixture into a 9-inch pie pan or springform pan. Use your fingers or the back of a measuring cup to press the mixture evenly and firmly across the bottom and slightly up the sides of the pan.
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until it is lightly golden and fragrant. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely before adding any fillings.
For no-bake desserts, skip the baking step and chill the pressed crust in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or until firm before adding the filling.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1524 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 90.0 g | 115% | |
| Saturated Fat | 46.5 g | 233% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 186 mg | 62% | |
| Sodium | 1692 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 175.0 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 79.3 g | ||
| Protein | 12.3 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 138 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 336 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
