Graham Cracker Crust

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This buttery homemade Graham Cracker Crust is easy to make, simply by combining crushed graham crackers with melted butter and a touch of sugar. The result is a delicious, golden-brown crust that's the perfect foundation for all your no-bake pie recipes.

Prep Time20

Cook Time20

Total Time40

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Graham Cracker Crust

Servings: servings

Calories: 154kcal

Ingredients

1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs about 10 full graham crackers
5-6 Tablespoons salted butter See notes
¼ cup sugar

Instructions

Finely crush graham crackers using a food processor, or by placing them in a large zip top baggie and crushing with a mallet or rolling pin.
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
Melt butter in a small microwave safe bowl or in a small pot over low/med heat.
5-6 Tablespoons salted butter
In a mixing bowl combine graham cracker crumbs and sugar, pour in melted butter and stir until well mixed.
¼ cup sugar
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan. It helps to use the flat bottom of a glass or measuring cup to help press it evenly.
For a chilled crust- place it in the refrigerator for an hour or more.
For a baked crust- place in a 375 degree oven for 20 minutes.

Notes

*If you are making a crust for a no-bake dessert, use 6 tablespoons of butter, if you are baking the dessert, use 5 tablespoons. The extra butter in the no-bake version helps the crust stick together better.

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