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Graham Cracker Crust Recipe

This homemade graham cracker crust is buttery, crisp, and perfectly sweet, making it the ultimate foundation for pies, cheesecakes, and no-bake desserts. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a deliciously golden crust that holds together beautifully.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Servings: 1 9-inch crust
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

  • 7 tablespoons 100 g butter, melted
  • cups 170 g graham cracker crumbs (or about 11 graham cracker sheets finely crushed in a food processor)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar packed
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Method
 

  1. If starting with whole graham crackers, pulse them in a food processor until they become fine, uniform crumbs. Skip this step if using pre-made graham cracker crumbs.
  2. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Stir well to distribute the sugars evenly.
  3. Drizzle the melted butter over the crumb mixture. Using a fork, thoroughly mix until all crumbs are evenly moistened and resemble wet sand.
  4. Transfer the mixture into a pie plate or springform pan. Use the flat bottom of a measuring cup to press the crust firmly into the base of the pan. If making a pie crust, gently press the crumbs up the sides, using your fingers to compact them securely.
  5. For a pre-baked crust, bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-13 minutes, then let it cool completely before adding any filling. If using this crust in a baked dessert, follow the specific baking instructions of that recipe. For a no-bake dessert, place the crust in the refrigerator or freezer for 10-20 minutes until set before filling.

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcal

Notes

Sugar
If you don’t have brown sugar on hand, simply replace it with additional granulated sugar for a similar level of sweetness.

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