Best 3 Graham Cracker Tart Recipes
Welcome to the world of culinary delights, where the graham cracker tart reigns supreme! This classic dessert, with its crispy graham cracker crust and creamy, velvety filling, has captured the hearts of dessert lovers for generations. In this comprehensive guide, we will embark on a journey to discover the art of crafting the perfect graham cracker tart. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, we have compiled a collection of delectable recipes that cater to every taste and skill level. Prepare to be amazed as we reveal the secrets to achieving a golden-brown crust, a smooth and luscious filling, and a tantalizing array of toppings that will transform your graham cracker tart into a masterpiece. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let us embark on this delightful culinary adventure together!
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PUDDING AND BERRY TART WITH GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST
Bring this dessert out and your parents might just fall out of their chairs - it looks that good. No one will ever suspect that your main ingredient here is pudding out of a box. But don't get the instant kind - it tastes starchy and grainy - just stick to the "cook and serve" kind. It only takes about four minutes, so it's still a no-brainer. The fresh berries are the crowning jewels of this tart. They are always available in the supermarket but they're a lot cheaper when they're in season in the summer. If you can't find blueberries or strawberries you can substitute with a pint of fresh raspberries. The graham cracker crust is also as easy as it gets but it's a great complement for the custard and berries. You don't need a fancy tart pan for this. If you have one, great, otherwise just grab a large aluminum pie pan from the supermarket. They get the job done and come in handy for other desserts, so don't throw them away.
Provided by Dave Lieberman
Categories dessert
Time 5h30m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- For the crust: crumble the graham crackers by hand or with a potato masher to get fine crumbs. Heat the butter in a saucepan or microwave until half-melted. Work the butter into the crumbs with your fingertips until the crumbs look like wet sand. Using your fingertips, press the crust into a 9-inch pie plate or disposable aluminum pie pan to make an even layer over the bottom and sides of the pan. Bake until the crust is a shade darker, about 12 minutes, and let cool completely.
- Make the pudding according to the package directions. Let stand about 5 to 10 minutes stirring occasionally to keep a skin from forming on the top of the pudding.
- Use a spoon or rubber spatula to scrape the pudding into the graham cracker shell and smooth it into an even layer. Put the tart in the refrigerator until the pudding is chilled and set, at least 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, cut the stems off the strawberries and wash with the other berries in a colander under cold water. Drain then spread out on paper towel to dry. You can either arrange the berries nicely over the pudding or just sort of gently tumble them onto it. Cover the tart lightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate. You can make the tart up to 4 hours in advance. Serve cold.
GRAHAM CRACKER TART CRUST
Make and share this Graham Cracker Tart Crust recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Saguaro
Categories Dessert
Time 20m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 350°F
- Have ready an ungreased 9 1/2-inch fluted tart pan with a removable bottom.
- In a medium bowl, mix the crumbs and sugar with a fork until well blended.
- Drizzle the melted butter over the crumbs and mix until evenly moistened.
- Put the crumbs in the tart pan (I like to use a piece of plastic wrap between my hands and the crust) and use your hands to spread the crumbs so that they cover the bottom of the pan and sides.
- Use your fingers to pinch and press some of the crumbs around the inside edge of the pan to cover the sides evenly and create a wall about a scant 1/4 inch thick.
- Redistribute the remaining crumbs evenly over the bottom of the pan and press firmly to make a compact layer.
- Bake the crust until it smells nutty and fragrant, about 10 minutes.
- Set the baked crust on a rack and let cool. The crust can be made up to a day ahead and
- stored at room temperature, wrapped well in plastic.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 79.1, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 53.5, Carbohydrate 8.8, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 4.8, Protein 0.6
GRAHAM CRACKER TART
My grandmother gave me this recipe. It is a very good dessert made up of graham crackers, orange gelatin, pineapple and whipped topping.
Provided by Jeannie
Categories Desserts Pies Tarts Fruit Tart Recipes
Time 3h10m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Pour the gelatin mix into a large bowl, and stir in the boiling water until the gelatin has dissolved. Refrigerate until set, about 3 hours.
- Make a layer of graham crackers in the bottom of a glass 9x13 inch baking dish. Spoon a layer of gelatin over the graham crackers, and top with a layer of crushed pineapple. Cover with a layer of whipped topping. Repeat the layers all the way to the top of the pan, ending with whipped topping on top. Refrigerate for a few hours before serving to let the graham crackers absorb the flavors of orange and pineapple.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.2 calories, Carbohydrate 65.2 g, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 335.1 mg, Sugar 47.6 g
Tips:
- For a classic graham cracker tart crust, use a combination of graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into a tart pan and bake until golden brown.
- For a no-bake graham cracker tart crust, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter, then press the mixture firmly into a tart pan. Refrigerate the crust until firm.
- For a chocolate graham cracker tart crust, add melted chocolate to the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter mixture. Press the mixture firmly into a tart pan and bake until golden brown.
- For a gluten-free graham cracker tart crust, use gluten-free graham cracker crumbs instead of regular graham cracker crumbs.
- For a vegan graham cracker tart crust, use vegan butter and sugar instead of regular butter and sugar.
- For a fun twist, try using flavored graham crackers, such as chocolate graham crackers, cinnamon graham crackers, or honey graham crackers.
- When filling the tart shell, be sure to leave some space at the top so that the filling doesn't overflow.
- If you're using a no-bake filling, be sure to refrigerate the tart for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Garnish the tart with fresh fruit, whipped cream, or chocolate shavings before serving.
Conclusion:
Graham cracker tarts are a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a variety of crust and filling options, there's a graham cracker tart recipe out there for everyone. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give one of these recipes a try!
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