Easy Graham Cracker Crust
- PREP 5min
- COOK 15min
- TOTAL 20min
This easy graham cracker crust recipe is perfect for standard 8- and 9-inch pie plates, as well as 9-inch round springform pans and 9-inch square pans.
For larger pies, such as those made in a 10-inch pie plate or a 9×13-inch pan, use 1.5 times the original recipe. (I’ve included the specific ingredient amounts for this in the tips section below.)
You Will Need
12 graham cracker sheets or 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (180g)
2 tablespoons granulated sugar (24g)
6 tablespoons melted butter (85g)
Pinch fine sea salt
Directions
1Make the graham cracker crumbs: Break the graham crackers into pieces, then place them into the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until you have fine crumbs. If a few larger pieces remain, just break them up with your fingers.
2Mix the crust: In a large bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and salt. Pour in the melted butter and stir until the mixture resembles wet sand. Allow it to cool to room temperature before moving on.
3Make the crust: Pour the crumb mixture into your pie plate or springform pan. Use the bottom of a glass or a measuring cup to firmly pack the mixture into the bottom of the dish. If you are using a pie pan, gently press the crust up the sides. For a smooth, rounded edge, use the back of a spoon to shape the corner where the side and base meet.
4Bake or chill (optional): Refer to your specific recipe’s instructions to determine whether your crust needs to be pre-baked, baked, or chilled.
5For a baked crust: Bake in a preheated 350°F (177°C) oven for 8 to 10 minutes for a pre-baked crust, or 15 to 20 minutes for a fully baked crust.
6For a no-bake pie: Refrigerate or freeze the crust for 15 to 20 minutes before adding the filling.
Adam and Joanne's Tips
- Larger batch: Use 1.5x the recipe above for larger pie plates and a 9×13-inch dish. Use 18 graham cracker sheets (2 ¼ cups or 270g), 3 tablespoons (36g) sugar, and 9 tablespoons (126g) of butter, plus a generous pinch of salt.
- The nutrition facts provided are estimates.