Graham Cracker Crust

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Graham Cracker Crust

This buttery and sweet Graham Cracker Crust made with just 3 ingredients is so simple and foolproof, there’s no need to ever buy one at the store ever again!

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: graham cracker crust recipe, graham cracker pie crust

Servings: people (1, 9-inch pie shell)

Ingredients

10 to 12 full sheet Graham crackers (you need 1½ cups of crumbs)
6 tbsp salted butter melted
¼ cup granulated sugar

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F.
(If making your own crumbs, the number of full sheets will depend on the brand, since manufacturers have changed their size and weights.) Break apart the graham cracker sheets into a food processor or blender. Pulse until a fine, crumbly mixture forms (the consistency of coarse sand.) You should have 1½ cups of crumbs. Pulse more sheets, if necessary.
In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, butter, and sugar until well combined.
Pour the crumb mixture into a 9-inch pie pan. Starting with your hands, apply gentle pressure until the crumbs aren't loose anymore. Then using a small flat-bottomed measuring cup, pack the crumbs in more (but not too hard or your crust will be dense), smoothing out the surface and to set the shape. The crust needs to be compact but not so tight that it's hard after baking. Finally, slide a spoon around where the bottom and sides meet, keeping it rounded so it all stays connected and won't crumble when you go to slice it.
Bake for 10 minutes, then let cool completely.
Use right away for your favorite pies or store for later.

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