Easy and delicious, this graham cracker crust recipe is the perfect base for many different desserts! My homemade graham cracker crust is buttery and crunchy, adding just the right amount of sweetness to any recipe. Plus, it holds its shape well and is so simple to make - you'll be in and out of the kitchen in no time!
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This graham cracker pie crust uses a few simple ingredients and comes together in minutes! Yes, I know you can get store-bought graham cracker crusts, but I have always found them stale and lacking in flavor. This homemade graham cracker crust recipe is the perfect solution! You get all the convenience of a store-bought pie crust and all the flavor of a homemade one.
When learning how to make graham cracker crust, the key finding the right balance of ingredients. Be sure to follow the measurements in my graham crack crust recipe to ensure your crust turns out perfectly every time! When pressing the homemade graham cracker crust into your pie dish, try using a measuring cup (or a large cup with a round bottom) to get that perfect, even crust.
Just be sure your graham cracker pie crust has nice, thick sides and base to prevent any filling from spilling out!
Why You'll Love This Graham Cracker Crust Recipe
- Simple yet delicious. For a quick and easy pie crust, you really can't beat learning how to make graham cracker crust!
- Uses only a few ingredients. No special or hard-to-find ingredients here; just a few pantry staples, and you'll have a yummy homemade graham cracker crust in no time.
- Rich, buttery flavor. The graham cracker crumb mix provides the perfect balance of sweetness and crunch, while the buttery goodness makes this crust a winner.
Ingredients For Graham Cracker Pie Crust
- Graham crackers
- Butter
- Sugar
- Salt
For the exact amounts needed, please see the recipe card below.
How To Make Graham Cracker Crust
- Preheat oven to 350ºF.
- In a food processor (see note), crush graham crackers.
- Add sugar, butter, and salt.
- Pulse to combine.
- Pour into pie plate and press into an even layer on the bottom and up the sides.
- Bake at 350ºF for 10 minutes.
What fillings go well with this graham cracker crust recipe?
This graham cracker crust recipe is incredibly versatile and can be used for any sweet treat you see fit! Some of my favorites are my old-fashioned chocolate pie, traditional apple pie filling, or pumpkin pie. For some cold dessert options, triple berry pie and cheesecake bars are amazing options!
To add a complimentary flavor to your graham cracker crust recipe, feel free to mix in some spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, or allspice. You can even use browned butter in place of normal, giving the crust an extra nutty flavor!
The answer to this depends on the dessert you're making. If you're creating a no-bake dessert, then you won't need to pre-bake the graham cracker pie crust. However, if you're baking a fruit tart or other type of dessert that requires the crust to be baked, then it's best to pre-bake the crust for 10 minutes first to help set the crust.
If you're making this graham cracker crust recipe and don't plan on using it immediately, simply wrap or store the unbaked pie crust (in the pie dish) in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
You can store a baked graham cracker pie crust at room temperature; just be sure to cover it well to stop it from going stale. You can also freeze your baked graham cracker crust for up to 3 months.
One of the best things about this graham cracker crust recipe is that it’s ideal for using up stale crackers. Simply blitz them in a food processor, or crush the biscuits with a rolling pin and use them as normal! The butter and sugar will give the stale graham crackers a new lease of life, helping create a delicious and crunchy graham cracker crust.
If you find your homemade graham cracker crust is falling apart, check that you're using the correct measurements. Too little butter or sugar can make your crust crumbly and fragile, whereas too much butter can make it soggy.
Most crisp, crunchy cookies that hold their shape well can be used as an alternative to graham crackers. For example, animal crackers or gingersnaps can work well! Digestive biscuits are a great alternative if you live overseas and can't purchase graham crackers.
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How to Make Graham Cracker Pie Crust
Equipment
Ingredients
- 9 graham crackers (1 sleeve)
- 6 tablespoons butter (melted)
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF.
- In a food processor (see note), crush graham crackers.
- Add sugar, butter, and salt.
- Pulse to combine.
- Pour into pie plate and press into an even layer on the bottom and up the sides.
- Bake at 350ºF for 10 minutes.
Alli
This is the best graham cracker crust ever!