Best 10 Graham Cracker Crust Extraordinaire Recipes

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Welcome to the world of extraordinary graham cracker crusts! In this article, we'll embark on a culinary journey to discover the art of crafting the perfect graham cracker crust, a delectable foundation for your favorite pies, cheesecakes, and other delightful desserts. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this guide will provide you with expert tips, tricks, and a variety of recipes to create graham cracker crusts that will leave your taste buds in awe. From classic recipes to innovative flavor combinations, we'll explore the endless possibilities of transforming simple ingredients into a delectable masterpiece. Get ready to elevate your baking skills and impress your friends and family with graham cracker crusts that are truly extraordinary!

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HOMEMADE GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST



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Instead of purchasing a crust, make this graham cracker crust recipe with just three everyday ingredients. -Janaan Cunningham

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 1 pie crust (9 inches).

Number Of Ingredients 3

1-1/2 cups crushed graham cracker crumbs (24 squares)
1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the crumbs and sugar; add butter and blend well. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9-in. pie plate., Refrigerate for 30 minutes before filling, or bake at 375° until crust is lightly browned, 8-10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack before filling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 147mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST



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A no-bake recipe using softened butter instead of melted butter. I find this produces a better consistency for the crust.

Provided by Carole

Categories     Desserts     Pies     100+ Pie Crust Recipes     Crumb Crusts

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
6 tablespoons butter, softened
⅓ cup white sugar

Steps:

  • Mix crumbs, butter, and sugar in a bowl. Press mixture into a 9-inch pie plate. Use a spoon to press the crumbs up the side of the plate and the side of your hand to press down on the top.
  • Refrigerate at least 1 hour before filling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.2 calories, Carbohydrate 20.4 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 156.6 mg, Sugar 13.2 g

GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST I



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This goes great with many pies.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Desserts     Pies     100+ Pie Crust Recipes     Crumb Crusts

Time 17m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 ½ cups finely ground graham cracker crumbs
⅓ cup white sugar
6 tablespoons butter, melted
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, melted butter or margarine, and cinnamon until well blended . Press mixture into an 8 or 9 inch pie plate.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 7 minutes. Cool. If recipe calls for unbaked pie shell, just chill for about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.6 calories, Carbohydrate 20.5 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 156.6 mg, Sugar 13.2 g

GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST EXTRAORDINAIRE



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I needed a graham cracker crust so I started with the recipe on the back of the Nabisco Graham Cracker crumbs box & did some embellishing. I also cut the sugar in half. Baking for just 5 minutes 'sets' the crust and when I baked the pie, it did not burn/overcook. The results were OOH LA LA.

Provided by Elmotoo

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 1 crust, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 orange, zest of, finely grated
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup granulated sugar
5 tablespoons melted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Combine 1st 3 ingredients. Add melted butter & mix very well.
  • Put in pie pan or bottom of springform pan & bake for 5 minutes.
  • Use in your favorite recipe calling for a graham cracker crust.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.8, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 19.1, Sodium 138.7, Carbohydrate 19.1, Fiber 1, Sugar 11.2, Protein 1.2

CRUNCHY GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST



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Make pleasing your guests a breeze with this graham cracker crust recipe. Put a different spin on your next pie with our Crunchy Graham Cracker Crust Recipe!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Bread

Time 18m

Yield Makes 1 (9-inch) crust, 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 3

1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Mix all ingredients until well blended.
  • Press firmly onto bottom and up side of 9-inch pie plate.
  • Bake 8 min. or until lightly browned; cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 170 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 1 g

PERFECT GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes one 9-inch crust

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs (from about 10 crackers)
1/4 cup sugar
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Combine graham cracker crumbs and sugar in a medium bowl and mix well. Add butter and mix well. Press mixture firmly into a 9-inch pie pan using the bottom of a dry measuring cup. Bake until browned, about 25 minutes. Cool 10 to 15 minutes.

CINNAMON GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST



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Originally from the Fanny Farmer Baking Book. I use it for my Lemon Meringue and Key Lime Pies. I don't usually add the cinnamon but it is an option.

Provided by Marg CaymanDesigns

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 1 8 or 9-inch pie crust, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 12-14 whole crackers)
1/4 cup sugar
8 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine cracker crumbs and sugar in a bowl, then add the butter and optional cinnamon.
  • Stir with a fork until crumbs are moistened.
  • Empty the mixture in the pie plate, then pat and press mixture evenly all around the bottom and sides of the plate.
  • Before filling, either bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 8-10 minutes or chill for about an hour.
  • (You simply want the crust to be firm and both baking and chilling will do that, although I prefer baking.).

SUPER-EASY GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST



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Whenever I have pie, I always want more crust. This is my new go-to recipe. It boasts a generous buttery base that works with all kinds fillings. Of course I couldn't stop at one flavor, so I experimented with different pantry items to create a whole team of crunchy crusts. - Gina Nistico, Taste of Home Food Editor

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 3

2-3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Combine cracker crumbs, butter and sugar; press onto bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9-in. deep-dish pie plate. Bake until crust is lightly browned, 10-12 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts :

GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST



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Everyone loves pie, but not everyone loves the sometimes-finicky task of making a traditional rolled-out pie crust. For them, there is this press-in crust made with just graham cracker crumbs, sugar, salt and butter. It works best with fillings that don't require the structure and heft of traditional pie dough, like this Key lime pie or this ube pie.

Provided by The New York Times

Categories     pastries, dessert

Time 15m

Yield One 9-inch crust

Number Of Ingredients 4

5 ounces/140 grams graham crackers (one 9-cracker sleeve), pulsed into fine crumbs in a food processor (about 1 cup)
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup/55 grams unsalted butter (1/2 stick), melted

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar and salt. Stir in the melted butter. (Mixture will look like wet sand.) Press into the bottom and up the sides of a standard (not deep-dish) 9-inch pie pan. Fill and bake according to your recipe. (If your recipe calls for a prebaked crust, bake for 6 to 9 minutes at 375 degrees until just lightly browned. Let cool completely on wire rack before filling.)

GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST



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Use this graham cracker crust recipe to make our Summer Fruit Cream Pie.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Yield Makes one 9-inch crust

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 1/2 ounces graham crackers (12 crackers), finely ground (1 1/2 cups)
2 1/2 ounces (5 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup sugar
1/3 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Pulse graham cracker crumbs, butter, sugar, and salt in a food processor until combined.
  • Firmly press crumb mixture into bottom and up sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Bake until crust is fragrant and edges are golden, 12 to 14 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack.

Tips:

  • Use cold butter. Cold butter is easier to work with and will help prevent the crust from becoming too crumbly.
  • Work quickly. The more you work the dough, the tougher it will become. Mix the ingredients just until they come together.
  • Chill the dough before baking. Chilling the dough will help it set and prevent it from shrinking too much in the oven.
  • Bake the crust until it is golden brown. The crust should be firm to the touch and have a slightly darker color around the edges.
  • Let the crust cool completely before filling. This will help prevent the filling from making the crust soggy.

Conclusion:

A graham cracker crust is a delicious and versatile addition to any pie or tart. It is easy to make and can be used with a variety of fillings. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and memorable dessert that your friends and family will love.

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