Graham Cracker Crust Recipe

Graham Cracker Crust Recipe

This homemade graham cracker crust is easy to make with graham cracker crumbs, butter and sugar. Much better than store-bought and holds its shape for any pie filling!

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 6

Total Time: 16

Servings:

Ingredients

1 ½ cups finely crushed graham crackers (10-12 graham crackers)
¼ cup granulated sugar
6 Tablespoons salted butter , melted

Instructions

Prep. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Combine. In a medium bowl, stir together 1 1/2 cups graham crackers, 1/4 cup sugar, and 6 Tablespoons butter until well combined.
Shape into crust. In a 9-inch pie plate or springform pan, pour the crumb mixture and firmly press into the bottom using a 1/4 measuring cup. Use your fingers to press the crumb mixture firmly onto the sides.
Bake. Bake 6 to 8 minutes. If using for another recipe, bake as directed. If using for a no-bake dessert, allow crust to cool before filling.

Notes

Make-ahead: Let cool completely and then wrap in aluminum foil or plastic wrap until ready to use.

Freezer: Freeze the prepared crust in its pie pan up to 3 months. Thaw before using.

Storage: Keep the prepared crust in its pie pan in the refrigerator up to 3 days before filling.

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