Description
A classic, buttery graham cracker crust that provides the perfect base for pies and cheesecakes, combining sweet graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter, baked until crisp and golden.
Ingredients
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Crust Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 12 full sheets, crushed)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 6 Tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare it for baking the crust.
- Mix Ingredients: In a small bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter until the mixture is evenly moistened and holds together when pressed.
- Form Crust: Transfer the crumb mixture into an 8 to 9.5-inch pie pan. Use the back of a measuring spoon or your fingers to firmly press the crumbs down flat along the bottom of the pan and evenly up the sides to create a solid crust base.
- Bake Crust: Place the crust in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes until it turns golden and is set. Remove it from the oven and allow it to cool completely before adding any pie filling.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of cinnamon or a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the crumb mixture.
- To make the crust gluten-free, use gluten-free graham crackers.
- Pressing the crust firmly ensures it holds together well after baking.
- Cooling the crust completely prevents the filling from melting or sliding.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: graham cracker crust, pie crust, easy pie crust, dessert base, graham cracker crumbs, simple crust
