Description
A simple yet indispensable graham cracker crust recipe that serves as a sweet, sturdy base for cheesecakes, pies, bars, and no-bake desserts. Made with pantry staples, this easy-to-make crust is perfect for bakers of all skill levels.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup granulated sugar
6 tablespoons melted butter (unsalted or salted)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C)
Combine graham cracker crumbs and granulated sugar in a bowl
Pour melted butter over the mixture and stir until evenly coated
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish or springform pan
Bake for 8–10 minutes until lightly golden
Cool completely before filling
Notes
For best texture, crush whole graham crackers instead of using pre-crushed crumbs
Adjust sugar to taste by adding 1–2 tablespoons
Optional: Add 1 teaspoon cinnamon or melted brown sugar for enhanced depth of flavor
Let crust cool completely before adding fillings to prevent melting
Store unfilled crust in the refrigerator for up to 2 days
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crust (serves ~8–10)
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg