Graham Cracker Crust Recipe
This Graham Cracker Crust recipe provides a simple and delicious base for cheesecakes and pies using just three ingredients. With a buttery, sweet, and slightly crunchy texture, this crust bakes to a golden finish in under 20 minutes, elevating your homemade desserts effortlessly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 1 9-inch pie crust
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Crust Ingredients
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs (180g)
- 6 to 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (87g to 113g), melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (50g)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F to prepare for baking the crust.
- Mix Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 6 tablespoons of melted butter, and sugar. Stir until the crumbs are evenly moistened, checking by pinching the crumb mixture between your fingers to ensure it sticks together; add more butter one tablespoon at a time if the mixture feels too dry and sandy.
- Press Into Pan: Firmly press the crumb mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan. Use the flat bottom of a measuring cup or glass to compact the crust evenly and your fingers to press the sides firmly.
- Bake the Crust: Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, until it becomes aromatic and golden brown.
- Cool: Remove the crust from the oven and set it aside to cool completely before filling.
Notes
- Use a small silicone spatula or the back of a spoon to press in the sides of the crust and smooth the crease where the bottom meets the sides.
- If you prefer a crispier crust, add a few extra minutes of baking time while monitoring closely to avoid burning.
- Enhance the flavor by adding a pinch of fine sea salt or kosher salt to the crumb mixture.
- You can add ½ to 1 teaspoon of ground baking spices like cinnamon or ginger for extra flavor.
- If making your own graham cracker crumbs, any graham cracker flavor works — original, honey, cinnamon, or chocolate to create varied flavored crusts.
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