Graham Cracker or Vanilla Wafer Pie Crust
Elevate your homemade pies with this versatile Graham Cracker or Vanilla Wafer Pie Crust recipe—a buttery, crumbly base that's the ultimate complement to creamy, fruity, or chocolaty fillings. Made with just a handful of pantry staples like graham cracker or vanilla wafer crumbs, melted butter, and a touch of sugar, this crust comes together in minutes, offering an easy yet irresistible foundation for your favorite pies. Optional hints of cinnamon and salt add a subtle depth of flavor, while the choice between baking or chilling makes it perfect for baked and no-bake desserts alike. Whether you're crafting a silky cheesecake or a refreshing lemon pie, this foolproof crust will provide the perfect balance of texture and taste.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups (crumbled) graham crackers or vanilla wafers
- 6 tablespoons (melted) unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1 pinch salt (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Place the graham crackers or vanilla wafers in a food processor and pulse until finely ground, or place them in a sealed plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin. You will need about 1.5 cups of crumbs.
In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed crumbs, sugar, melted butter, optional ground cinnamon, and optional pinch of salt. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated and the mixture resembles wet sand.
Transfer the crumb mixture to a 9-inch pie plate. Using the back of a spoon, a measuring cup, or your fingers, press the mixture firmly and evenly onto the bottom and up the sides of the pie plate.
If you're making a baked pie, bake the crust in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden and set. Then, cool completely before adding your filling.
For a no-bake pie, simply chill the crust in the refrigerator for about 1 hour until firm, then fill as desired.
Your Graham Cracker or Vanilla Wafer Pie Crust is now ready to use! Fill it with your favorite pie filling and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2210 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 106.6 g | 137% | |
| Saturated Fat | 47.8 g | 239% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 186 mg | 62% | |
| Sodium | 1998 mg | 87% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 303.0 g | 110% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.2 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 117.4 g | ||
| Protein | 23.7 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 146 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 8.2 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 485 mg | 10% | |
*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.
