How To Make Easy Graham Cracker Crust

Homemade Easy Graham Cracker Crust

The crust is a controversial part of a dessert. Not everyone loves every crust, but we can all agree that you can’t go wrong with Graham Cracker Crust. 😘😘 This Graham Cracker Crust is buttery and crunchy and can be tailor-made to your preferences! My daughter loves crust and always asks me to make it extra thick. With only three ingredients, Graham Cracker Crust is super simple to make, whether thin or thick. I love recipes that call for items I usually keep on hand, don’t you? Plus, a Graham Cracker Crust is already one of the most versatile dessert crusts! I know a pre-made crust from the store is easy, but it lacks flavor. A Homemade Graham Cracker Crusts is simple and can be made a few days ahead and refrigerated until needed. Not to mention, the taste really can’t be beaten. It’s the perfect make-ahead recipe. I always keep this recipe handy and whip up a crust in the days leading up to when I need one, so all I have to do is create the rest of the dessert! From all the pies, such as Easy Eggless Key Lime Pie, chocolate pie, fruit pie, custard pie, and cream pie, just to name a few, to cheesecakes or tarts, Graham Cracker Crust can be the base for many desserts.

Graham Cracker: Obviously, this is the most important ingredient! You can use any flavor you like, such as classic honey flavor, chocolate, or cinnamon. I prefer to use the Nabisco Honey Maid brand original graham crackers. Butter: Melted butter binds the tiny crumbs together, making this crust taste unbelievably buttery and delicious. Granulated Sugar: The sugar assist the butter in binding the crust together.

How Many Graham Crackers Do I Need To Make A Crust?

To me, this is always the most frustrating part of a recipe. Unless you bought pre-crushed graham cracker crumbs, knowing you need a certain amount of crumbs isn’t so helpful, is it? For instance, to make a 9 or 10-inch graham cracker crust, you’ll need 1 ½ cups of crumbs. Let me break it down for you and simplify your day! 1 ½ cups = 150g graham cracker crumbs, about 10-12 full sheets of graham crackers. My daughter always asks for an extra thick crust, so I use 2 cups of crumbs (200 g or 15-17 full sheets).

How Much Graham Cracker Crumbs For A 8-in pie dish?

For an 8-in pie dish, you’ll need 1 1/2 cups (150 g) graham cracker crumbs (about 10 – 12 full sheet graham crackers) + 1/3 cup (75 g) of melted butter + 1/4 cup (50 g) of sugar.

How Much Graham Cracker Crumbs For A 9-in pie dish?

For a 9-in pie dish, you’ll need 170 g graham cracker crumbs (about 12 – 14 full sheet graham crackers) + 84 g of melted butter + 56 g of sugar.

How Much Graham Cracker Crumbs For A 10-in pie dish?

For a 10-in pie dish, you’ll need 190 g graham cracker crumbs (about 14 – 16 full sheet graham crackers) + 94 g of melted butter + 63 g of sugar. Now you’re done! All you have left to do is check if your recipe calls for baking or not baking the crust.

Step 1 – GRIND

This is the crushing of the graham crackers stage. You can do that with a food processor or blender or crush them in a zipped top bag with a rolling pin.

For a no-bake crust, chill the graham cracker crust for at least 30 to 60 minutes before filling it to solidify and compact the crust. For a baked crust, follow your recipe’s directions. If no directions are listed, I usually pre-bake for 8-10 minutes at 350°F (180°C). Then you’re free to fill the crust and continue with the recipe’s directions.

Make Ahead Instructions

If you’re like me and like to get as much done ahead of time as possible, I often prep the crust 1-2 days ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator until I’m ready to use it. If your recipe calls for baking, wait until the day you’re planning to fill and finish the recipe to pop it in the oven. If you want to prepare a crust for future use, it also freezes beautifully! Freeze the prepared crust in your pan for up to three months. Thaw it before using it by placing it in the refrigerator overnight.

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