Best 4 Chocolate Graham Cracker Crust Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

In the realm of classic and versatile dessert components, the chocolate graham cracker crust stands as a delightful symphony of flavors and textures. Whether you seek a solid foundation for a creamy cheesecake, a smooth mousse, or a luscious pie filling, this crust offers a delectable balance of sweet chocolate and nutty graham cracker crumbs. As you embark on your culinary adventure to craft the perfect chocolate graham cracker crust, this guide will lead you through the essential steps, from selecting the right ingredients to mastering the art of blind baking, ensuring a crispy, flavorful crust that will elevate your desserts to new heights of indulgence.

Let's cook with our recipes!

PEANUT BUTTER MOON PIE: CHOCOLATE CAKE, GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST, PEANUT BUTTER CREAM CHEESE FILLING, MARSHMALLOW FROSTING



Peanut Butter Moon Pie: Chocolate Cake, Graham Cracker Crust, Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Filling, Marshmallow Frosting image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 2h

Yield 36 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
4 tablespoons butter
15 ounces all-purpose flour
5 ounces cocoa powder
1 pound 8 ounces sugar
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
4 eggs
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
3 ounces vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups hot coffee
12 ounces cream cheese
8 ounces butter
1 1/2 pounds powdered sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 ounces creamy peanut butter
2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
4 egg whites
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • For the crust: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line muffin pans with 36 muffin liners. Combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar and butter in a bowl. Mix with your hands until well combined. Press 2 tablespoons of the mixture into the cupcake liners and bake for 7 minutes. Remove and let cool.
  • For the chocolate cake: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. In the bowl of an electric mixer with the whisk attachment, whisk the flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt until well combined. Add the eggs, one at a time, scraping the bowl as needed. Add the buttermilk, vegetable oil, vanilla and coffee and mix for about a minute until well combined. Fill the 36 muffin pans with the pre-baked graham cracker crust three-quarters full with batter and bake until a toothpick inserted comes out clean, about 20 minutes.
  • For the peanut butter cream cheese filling: Whip the cream cheese and butter in an electric mixer with the paddle attachment until fully incorporated. With the mixer on low, gradually add the powdered sugar until combined. Add the vanilla and mix until combined. Finally, add the peanut butter and mix until fully incorporated.
  • For the marshmallow frosting: In small saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, 5 ounces water and the cream of tarter and boil until the sugar dissolves, stirring occasionally.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer with the whisk attachment, beat the egg whites and vanilla until firm peaks form. With mixer on high, slowly stream the hot sugar mixture into the egg whites and mix for about 3 minutes.
  • To assemble: Use a knife to cut a hole out of the center of the cupcakes. Fill with peanut butter cream cheese filling with a spoon and frost with marshmallow frosting.

CHOCOLATE CREAM PIE IN A GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST RECIPE - (4.6/5)



CHOCOLATE CREAM PIE IN A GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST Recipe - (4.6/5) image

Provided by LisaRich

Number Of Ingredients 16

Crust:
Ingredients
40 graham crackers (10 full cracker sheets)
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons butter or stick margarine, melted
1 large egg white
Cooking spray
FILLING:
1 Cup Sugar
1/4 tsp Salt
2 Cups Whole Milk
3 Beaten Egg Yolks
2 Tbsp Butter
2 1oz Squares unsweetened Chocolate
1/3 Cup Flour
1 tsp Vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. To prepare crust, place crackers in a food processor; process until crumbly. Add 2 tablespoons sugar, butter, and egg white; pulse 6 times or just until moist. Press crumb mixture into a 9-inch pie plate coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 8 minutes; cool on a wire rack 15 minutes. Filling: Combine sugar, flour and salt in a medium saucepan. Stir in milk and chocolate. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture boils and thickens. Cook 2 more minutes. Remove from heat. Stir small amount of chocolate mixture into eggs yolks. Return to hot mixture and cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, add vanilla and butter. Pour into pie crust. cover with waxed paper, will thicken more as it cools. Top with whipped cream!

CHOCOLATE GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST RECIPE - (3.8/5)



Chocolate Graham Cracker Crust Recipe - (3.8/5) image

Provided by lmaley

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/3 1/3 1/3 cup butter, melted
1/4 1/4 1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 1/4 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/4 1 1/4 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in a bowl, and mix until combined. Press the mixture into one regular sized pie tin (or about six miniature pie tins, as shown here). Chill while preparing the filling.

CHOCOLATE CHESS PIE WITH GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST RECIPE - (4.3/5)



Chocolate Chess Pie with Graham Cracker Crust Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by á-43062

Number Of Ingredients 18

CRUST:
15 whole graham crackers
1/3 cup granulated sugar
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
FILLING:
8 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 ounces semisweet baking chocolate, chopped
1 tablespoon all purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs plus 1 large egg white
1 cup Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, chopped (I used minis, but any size is fine, just chop them), optional (see note)
CHOCOLATE WHIPPED CREAM:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder

Steps:

  • Note on the pie: if you're using a 9" standard pie plate it will be a very full pie. Bake it on a cookie sheet just in case, but it should not spill over. You can use up to a 10" pie plate, but do not use anything smaller than 9". If you have a 9" deep dish pie plate, you can use that as well. CRUST: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grind the graham crackers in a food processor until they are a fine crumb. (You can also place them in a large gallon size ziploc bag and roll them with a rolling pin.) Place in a bowl and stir in sugar and melted butter with a fork. Press into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-10" or 9" deep dish pie plate. Bake until firm, about 10 minutes. FILLING: Melt the butter with chocolate in a medium sized bowl. I did this in the microwave, heating on high in 30 second increments, stirring between each, until the chocolate is melted and smooth. (You can also do it in a bowl set over a pan of simmering water.) Once the chocolate is melted and smooth, whisk in the flour, sugar, vanilla, and salt. Whisk in eggs and egg white, one at a time, until the mixture is smooth. Stir in the chopped peanut butter cups, if using. Pour mixture into prepared crust. Bake until the top is puffed and filling is set in the center, 35 to 45 minutes. Let cool, serve at room temperature. While the pie is baking, make the chocolate whipped cream. Start with cold bowl and beaters. Place the whipping cream in a bowl and beat on high until the mixture thickens. Slowly add the powdered sugar, vanilla and unsweetened cocoa powder. Continue beating until stiff peaks form. Be careful to not over beat. Best served on day it's made. Top with whipped cream or ice cream. (Note that I get pretty slices because I chill my pies a few hours before cutting. That's the secret to perfect slices!) NOTES: I added the peanut butter cups because I love the combination of PB and chocolate. If you don't like peanut butter or are allergic, just skip them. The pie will cook just fine without them! You can also add in some of your favorite chopped candy in it's place.

Tips:

  • Use a food processor to finely crush the graham crackers. This will help create a smooth and even crust.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can crush the graham crackers by hand in a large bowl.
  • Make sure the butter is cold before you add it to the graham cracker crumbs. This will help the crust stay firm.
  • Press the crust firmly into the bottom and sides of the pie plate. This will help prevent the crust from cracking.
  • Bake the crust for 10-12 minutes, or until it is golden brown. This will help the crust set and prevent it from becoming soggy.
  • Let the crust cool completely before adding the filling. This will help prevent the filling from melting.

Conclusion:

Chocolate graham cracker crust is a delicious and versatile crust that can be used for a variety of pies and tarts. It is easy to make and only requires a few ingredients. With these tips, you can make a perfect chocolate graham cracker crust every time.

Related Topics