Graham Cracker Crust
September 1, 2024
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Any baker knows that they need to have a graham cracker crust recipe in their repertoire. There are just some pies that are better with graham cracker crusts. This is my simple recipe that tends to work majority of the time. I use a food processor to make it even easier. I know I can buy a store bough one but they are always stale, so this takes about 10-15 minutes of prep, then 15 minutes of chill time, then deliciousness!
Tips & Tricks:
- Food processor with metal blades
- Use cooled melted butter when mixing with graham crackers crumbs
- Press the graham cracker mixture into the pie pan using a measuring cup – the bottom of the measuring cup allows for a more even press and you can use the curved side of the measure cup to press crumbs into the side of the pie pan.
- Chill in freezer for 15 minutes to allow butter to firm up and reduce likelihood of shrinkage during baking.
Equipment:
- Food processor with metal blades
- Multiple mixing/microwave safe bowl
- Measuring cup
- Pie pan
- Plastic wrap
- Parchment paper
- Baking weights
Graham Cracker Crust
Graham cracker crust is a perfect alternate to typical crust.
Ingredients
- 10 whole graham crackers
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter melted & cooled
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
Instructions
- Heat oven to 325 degrees F and position rack so it is in the middle of the oven.
- Using a food processor, pulse the graham crackers to an even crumb (like breadcrumbs), about 15-20 pulses.
- Add melted butter and sugar over the graham crackers, pulse about 5 times until combined.
- In pie pan, sprinkle the graham cracker mixture and then use a measure cup to press the crumb evenly on the bottom and sides of pan.
- Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for 15 minutes.
- Remove plastic wrap prior to baking and bake for 15-18 minutes until fragrant and crust has browned.