Easy Graham Cracker Crust Recipe
This Graham Cracker Crust Recipe is an easy, buttery, crunchy homemade crust made with just 3 ingredients and ready in 5 minutes! It's a failproof, versatile recipe perfect for many desserts, like pies, cheesecakes, tarts, and more.
Servings: 12
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups (200 g) graham cracker crumbs about 14 full sheets of graham cracker
- 2 tablespoons (24 g) granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons (84 g) salted butter melted
Instructions
- Add the graham cracker crumbs and the sugar to a medium bowl. Stir well to combine. Pour in the melted butter and stir into the graham cracker crumb mixture until well combined.
- Pour the graham cracker mixture into a pie plate and press firmly into the bottom and up the sides of the pie plate.
No Bake Graham Cracker Crust
- Once the graham cracker mixture has been pressed into the pie plate, place in the refrigerator to chill until firm, about 1 hour.
Baked Graham Cracker Crust
- Preheat the oven to 375ยบ F. Once the graham cracker mixture has been pressed into the pie plate, place in the oven to bake until lightly golden brown and fragrant, about 6-8 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely before adding filling.
Notes
Storage Instructions
- Store No-Bake Crust: Wrap tightly with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Store Baked Crust: Wrap tightly with plastic wrap and store in a cool, dry place for up to 1 week.
- Freeze: Wrap in plastic wrap and foil, or place in a large freezer-safe bag, and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before using.
- Make-Ahead: Prepare the crust up to 1 week ahead for easy dessert assembly.
Nutrition
Calories: 117kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 142mg | Potassium: 25mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 175IU | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.6mg
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