Graham Cracker Pie Crust
Transform your desserts with this quick and easy homemade Graham Cracker Pie Crust, a versatile base that pairs perfectly with endless pie fillings, from creamy key lime to decadent chocolate. Made with crushed graham crackers, a touch of sugar, melted butter, and a hint of salt, this recipe comes together in just 10 minutes of prep time for a buttery, crumbly crust that bakes to golden perfection in under 10 minutes. Its effortless assembly and customizable crispness make it ideal for both no-bake and baked pies. Whether you're crafting a holiday treat or elevating a weeknight dessert, this classic graham cracker crust guarantees rich flavor and the perfect foundation for your favorite pies. Perfect for busy bakers, it's a homemade staple that’s as simple as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 10 sheets graham crackers
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Place the graham crackers in a food processor and pulse until they are finely ground into crumbs. You should have approximately 1 and 1/2 cups of crumbs.
Transfer the graham cracker crumbs into a mixing bowl.
Add the granulated sugar and a pinch of salt to the crumbs, stirring to evenly combine.
Melt the unsalted butter in a microwave-safe bowl or over low heat on the stovetop.
Pour the melted butter over the crumb mixture and mix thoroughly until the texture resembles wet sand.
Press the mixture evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan, using the back of a spoon or the bottom of a glass to ensure a firm and compact crust.
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until it is lightly golden and fragrant. If your recipe does not require baking the filling, you can bake the crust slightly longer for added crispness.
Remove the crust from the oven and allow it to cool completely before adding your pie filling.
The crust is now ready to use for your favorite pie recipe!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1479 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 102.0 g | 131% | |
| Saturated Fat | 46.5 g | 233% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 186 mg | 62% | |
| Sodium | 734 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 145.7 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 96.5 g | ||
| Protein | 7.3 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 58 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 154 mg | 3% | |
*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.
