Graham Cracker Crumb Crust

pie plate holding a graham cracker crust and cheesecake filling.

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Graham Cracker Crumb Crust

Need an easy and delicious pie crust? This graham cracker crumb crust only requires three simple ingredients and 15 minutes of prep.

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Cooling Time30

Total Time55

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings (9 inch or 23 cm pie crust)

Calories: 173kcal

Author: Jessica Mode

Equipment

food processor
9 inch (23 cm) pie pan

Ingredients

1 ½ cups graham crackers (about 10 crackers)
¼ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
6 tablespoons melted salted butter plus more if needed

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Instructions

Heat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Add graham crackers and brown sugar to a food processor. Pulse until a coarse crumb has formed. Stream in melted butter while the food processor is running at low speed. Blend until the butter is well combined and a sand-like texture has formed. The crust should easily hold together when you press it between your fingers. If it doesn't, add more melted butter 1 tablespoon (14 grams) at a time until it holds together.
Place the crust in an ungreased 9 inch (23 cm) pie pan. Press the crust evenly onto the bottom and sides of the pan using your hands. Then, go over the bottom and sides of the crust using the bottom of a small dry measuring cup to firmly and evenly pat the crust in place.
Bake for 7–10 minutes until the crust is set and has lightly browned around the edges. Allow crust to cool to room temperature on a cooling rack.
Add desired pie filling and bake as directed.

Notes

Make Ahead: The crust is best if used the day it's made. However, it can be made up to 1 day ahead of time and stored uncovered at room temperature.

For No-Bake Pies: If you're using this crust recipe for a no-bake pie or cheesecake, omit steps 4 and 5. Rather, freeze the crust for 15 minutes before adding the desired filling.

If you don't have a food processor, place the graham crackers in a ziplock bag. Use a rolling pin to crush the graham crackers, then transfer to a mixing bowl along with brown sugar. Mix in the melted butter.

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