Homemade Graham Cracker Crust
Never buy a store-bought graham cracker pie crust again by learning how to make a Graham Cracker Crust at home. It's super easy, tastes better, and doesn't fall apart like the store-bought graham cracker crusts.
Servings: 8 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups finely crushed graham cracker crumbs (9-11 full sheets)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 6 Tablespoons salted butter melted
Instructions
- Finely crush graham crackers in a food processor or by placing them in a ziploc bag and rolling with a rolling pin.1 1/2 cups finely crushed graham cracker crumbs
- In a large bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and sugar, mixing with a fork.1/3 cup granulated sugar
- Drizzle melted butter over the crumbs and stir with a fork until crumbs are evenly moistened.6 Tablespoons salted butter
- Press mixture into a 9-inch pie dish using the bottom of a measuring cup or glass. You may need to use your fingers to press the sides until compact.
- For a baked graham cracker crust: Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes or until the crust is lightly browned just around the edges. Cool completely before filling.
- For a no-bake graham cracker crust: Chill for 1-2 hours or freeze for 30 minutes before filling.
Notes
- Variation: For a slight flavor change, you can substitute an equal amount of brown sugar for the granulated sugar, or add 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon to the graham cracker crumbs.
Nutrition
Calories: 174kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 179mg | Potassium: 31mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 262IU | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg
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