graham cracker crust
Easy 3-ingredient graham cracker crust that’s perfect for any pie, baked or no-bake. Simple, delicious, and quick to prepare!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs from about 9 whole graham crackers, finely crushed
- 0.25 cup packed brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
- 0.125 teaspoon salt a pinch
- 7 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- If using whole graham crackers, finely crush them in a food processor or place in a ziploc bag and crush with a rolling pin.
- In a large bowl, stir together graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add melted butter and mix well with a fork until ingredients are evenly combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate, compacting the crust tightly.
- For a no-bake crust, chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before filling.
- For a baked crust, preheat oven to 325°F and bake for 10 minutes until golden and fragrant. Let cool completely before filling.
Notes
This crust is versatile and works great for cheesecakes, pies, and tarts. You can easily double the recipe for a thicker crust.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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