Description
This simple 4 ingredient graham cracker pie crust is fast and easy to make – and is the perfect shell for your cheesecake or pie.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (crushed and finely ground)
- 1/3 cup white sugar
- 6 tablespoons butter (melted)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, 1/3 cup of white sugar, melted butter, and ground cinnamon. Mix until all the ingredients are well incorporated and the mixture appears crumbly.
- Press the Mixture: Transfer the crumb mixture to an 8 or 9-inch pie plate. Using the back of a spoon or the base of a measuring cup, press the mixture evenly along the bottom and up the sides of the pie plate. Ensure the crust is compacted well to hold its shape.
- Bake: Place the pie plate in the preheated oven and bake for 6-7 minutes. The crust should be lightly golden when done.
- Cool: After baking, remove the crust from the oven and allow it to cool completely before filling.
Notes
- Graham Cracker Amount: If starting with whole graham crackers, you’ll need approximately 10-12 crackers to make 1 and ½ cups of crumbs.
- Variations: For a different flavor, you can try using chocolate or cinnamon graham crackers.
- Alternative Baking: If you’re making a no-bake pie that requires a chilled crust, you can refrigerate the crust for an hour or until firm, instead of baking.
- Texture: Ensure the crumbs are finely ground to help the crust hold together better.
- Butter: The butter acts as a binder. If your crust feels too crumbly and isn’t holding together, you might need a touch more melted butter.
- Storing: If you’re not using the crust immediately, you can wrap it in plastic wrap and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 7 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American