Description
A classic graham cracker pie crust made with just three ingredients. This buttery, lightly sweet crust is easy to prepare and works perfectly for baked pies, cheesecakes, and no-bake desserts.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) if you plan to bake the crust.
- In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and granulated sugar.
- Pour in the melted butter and mix until the crumbs are evenly moistened and resemble wet sand.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish, using the back of a spoon or measuring cup to compact it evenly.
- For a baked crust, bake for 8–10 minutes until lightly golden, then let cool completely.
- For a no-bake crust, refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before filling.
Notes
Baking the crust adds extra firmness and a toasty flavor but is optional.Press the crumbs firmly to prevent crumbling.Chocolate graham crackers can be used for a chocolate-flavored crust.A pinch of cinnamon or salt enhances flavor.Use gluten-free graham crackers for a gluten-free version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 crust)
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
