Best 15 Plain Graham Cracker Crust Recipes
In the realm of culinary delights, the plain graham cracker crust stands as an iconic foundation for a myriad of delectable creations. Whether you seek a classic cheesecake, a refreshing key lime pie, or a tantalizing chocolate mousse, this humble crust forms the perfect base, providing a sturdy and subtly sweet foundation that complements and enhances the flavors of your favorite fillings. Crafting the ideal graham cracker crust requires a careful balance of ingredients and techniques, ensuring a crispy, golden crust that holds its shape without crumbling while maintaining a delicate tenderness. With a few simple steps and the right ingredients, you'll be able to create a plain graham cracker crust that elevates any dessert to new heights of deliciousness.
Here are our top 15 tried and tested recipes!
GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST I
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
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
HOMEMADE GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST
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
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
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
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
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 25m
Yield One 9-inch pie crust
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Process the graham crackers and sugar in a food processor to a fine crumb. Add the melted butter and pulse until moist. Press the crumbs into a 9-inch pie plate and bake until firm, 12 to 15 minutes. Let the crust cool completely on a wire rack before filling.
SUPER-EASY GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST
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
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 :
HEALTHIER GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST
This excellent chocolaty crust is lower in fat than most. Cocoa powder and nonfat yogurt make it delicious without adding lots of excess calories.
Provided by sal
Categories Desserts Pies 100+ Pie Crust Recipes Crumb Crusts
Time 15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a medium bowl, mix together graham cracker crumbs, cocoa powder, yogurt, and brown sugar. Press mixture firmly into a 9 inch pie pan.
- Bake in preheated oven for 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.8 calories, Carbohydrate 16.1 g, Cholesterol 0.1 mg, Fat 1.7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 100.8 mg, Sugar 8.6 g
BASIC GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST
Make and share this Basic Graham Cracker Crust recipe from Food.com.
Provided by KitchenCraftsnMore
Categories Dessert
Time 10m
Yield 1 crust
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Mix the graham crackers and sugar, then add butter and mix with a fork until completely moistened.
- Press mixture into the bottom and up 1/3rd of the side of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Refrigerate for 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1235.5, Fat 70.3, SaturatedFat 38.4, Cholesterol 152.7, Sodium 1108.5, Carbohydrate 146.8, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 89.1, Protein 9.3
GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST
This is a great graham cracker crust, not dry or crumbly. It is sweet, almost like caramel. I recommend filling it with Recipe #115634. This will make a 9 inch crust but you can easily adjust it to make a taller 10 inch cheesecake crust.
Provided by MommyMakes
Categories Dessert
Time 10m
Yield 1 9 inch crust
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Mix ingredients together.
- Press onto bottom and up sides of pan until desired size.
- Bake silver pan at 350F for 8-10 minutes, or dark pan at 300F for 8-10 minutes.
- Fill!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1040.6, Fat 54.5, SaturatedFat 30.4, Cholesterol 122, Sodium 826.4, Carbohydrate 136.4, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 97.2, Protein 6.4
GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST II
This graham cracker crust is not as sweet as most others. It's simple and delicious, and can be used for almost any kind of pie. Best with pumpkin or chocolate!
Provided by sal
Categories Desserts Pies 100+ Pie Crust Recipes Crumb Crusts
Time 14m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a medium bowl, mix together graham cracker crumbs and melted margarine. Place mixture in a 9 inch pie pan and press firmly into bottom and sides of pan.
- Bake in preheated oven for 8 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10.8 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 125.6 mg, Sugar 4.4 g
PLAIN GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST
Make and share this Plain Graham Cracker Crust recipe from Food.com.
Provided by CookingMonster
Categories Dessert
Time 11m
Yield 1 crust, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Mix crumbs and sugar.
- Add butter and mix well.
- Pour into 9 or 10 inch pie pan.
- Pat onto sides and bottom for firm crust.
- Chill 45 minutes or bake at 375 degrees for 6 to 9 minutes.
- (Baked comes out of pie pan for easiest serving.).
GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST
How sweet it is! This light version has only about half the fat of a traditional graham cracker crust, but all of the flavor.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a food processor, combine cracker crumbs, sugar and butter; pulse until blended. Add egg white; pulse until moistened. Press mixture onto the bottom and up the sides of a 9-in. pie plate. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely before filling.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 122mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CLASSIC GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST RECIPE
Improve some of your favorite desserts with this classic Graham Cracker Crust Recipe. For this Graham Cracker Crust Recipe, simply blend graham cracker crumbs with sugar and melted butter, press into a pie pan and bake before using.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Recipes
Time 20m
Yield Makes 8 servings or 1 (9-inch) crust.
Number Of Ingredients 3
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 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 170 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 1 g
PERFECT GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Yield Makes one 9-inch crust
Number Of Ingredients 3
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.
GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST
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
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.)
CINNAMON GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST
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
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.).
Tips:
- Use a food processor or blender to crush the graham crackers into fine crumbs. This will help the crust to be smooth and even.
- If you don't have a food processor or blender, you can crush the graham crackers by hand in a large resealable bag. Use a rolling pin or meat mallet to crush the crackers until they are fine crumbs.
- Add sugar to the graham cracker crumbs for a sweeter crust. You can also add other flavorings, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, or ginger.
- Use melted butter or margarine to bind the graham cracker crumbs together. You can also use vegetable oil, but butter or margarine will give the crust a richer flavor.
- Press the graham cracker crumbs into the bottom of a 9-inch pie plate. Use a spoon or your fingers to press the crumbs firmly into the bottom and sides of the pie plate.
- Bake the graham cracker crust for 10-12 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. This will help to set the crust and make it more stable.
- Let the graham cracker crust cool completely before filling it. This will help to prevent the crust from cracking.
Conclusion:
A graham cracker crust is a classic and versatile crust that can be used for a variety of pies and tarts. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a delicious and professional-looking graham cracker crust that will impress your friends and family.
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