Graham Cracker Crust Recipe

A round cake pan lined with parchment paper is filled with an even layer of homemade graham cracker crust, perfect as a base for your favorite pie crust or graham cracker crust recipe.

This Graham Cracker Crust is buttery, slightly sweet, and incredibly easy to make. WIth just 3 simple ingredients, you'll have a homemade crust that's perfect for cheesecakes, cream pies, and no bake desserts.

Prep Time5

Cook Time0

Chill Time30

Servings: pie crust

Author: Miranda Couse

Ingredients

1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs about 11 graham cracker sheets
6 tablespoons salted butter melted
2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Instructions

In a medium bowl, add the 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs, 6 tablespoons salted butter, and melted 2 tablespoons granulated sugar. Mix until the graham crackers are coated in the butter.
Press the crust evenly and firmly into the bottom and 2/3 of the way up a 9-inch springform pan. You can also use a 9-inch deep dish pie plate.
Place in the fridge or freezer to chill until firm or until the cheesecake batter is made.
For a firmer crust, place in a preheated 350 degree F oven and bake for 13 minutes and then let cool.

Notes

Storage: Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days before filling.

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