Graham Cracker Tart Crust
Transform your favorite desserts with this quick and versatile Graham Cracker Tart Crust recipe, perfect for both baked and no-bake creations. With just four simple ingredients—graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, a touch of sugar, and a pinch of salt—this crust comes together in mere minutes, making it an effortless yet flavorful base for any tart or pie. The buttery, slightly sweet crust bakes to a golden perfection in under 10 minutes, adding a delicate crunch and warm, toasty notes to everything from fruit tarts to creamy cheesecakes. Ideal for beginner bakers and seasoned pros alike, this recipe ensures a sturdy, crumbly crust that’s easy to press into your tart pan and customize with your favorite fillings. Whether you're crafting a decadent chocolate ganache tart or a zesty lemon tart, this graham cracker crust will elevate your dessert game with its classic, crowd-pleasing appeal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 pinches pinch of salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
If you don’t already have graham cracker crumbs, process graham crackers in a food processor or place them in a zip-top bag and crush them with a rolling pin until finely ground.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt.
Slowly pour the melted butter over the dry ingredients and mix with a fork until the mixture is evenly moistened and can hold together when pressed.
Transfer the mixture into a 9-inch tart pan (with a removable bottom, if available) or any tart or pie dish of similar size. Use your hands or the bottom of a flat glass to evenly press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of the pan, creating a compact crust.
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 8–10 minutes, or until it is fragrant and slightly golden.
Remove the crust from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack before filling it with your choice of tart filling.
For no-bake tarts, allow the crust to set in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before filling.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1427 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 75.6 g | 97% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.0 g | 205% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 155 mg | 52% | |
| Sodium | 1225 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 177.1 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 81.6 g | ||
| Protein | 12.3 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 105 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 285 mg | 6% | |
*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.
