Learn how to make the perfect graham cracker crust for cheesecakes, pies, and more. Buttery, crisp, and easy to prepare with just three ingredients—this crust holds its shape and complements any dessert filling.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword graham cracker crust, graham crackers
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Optional Bake Time 10 minutesminutes
Total Time 20 minutesminutes
Servings 18" or 9" cheesecake crust or pie
Calories 150kcal
Author Camila Hurst
Ingredients
Graham Cracker Crust
1½cupgraham cracker crumbs180g, or 12 full sheets of graham cracker
¼cupgranulated sugar50g
6tbspunsalted butter melted84g
Instructions
Pre-heat the oven to 325ºF.
If using whole sheets of graham cracker, you will need about 12 full sheets. Process the graham crackers in a food processor until you reach a fine crumb.
Mix the sugar with the graham cracker crumbs and add the butter. Mix to combine.
Pour the graham cracker crust on the bottom of a 8 or 9 inch springform pan.
Use a cup to press the crust down the bottom and up the sides of the pan.
Bake the crust for 10 minutes in the pre-heated oven.
Remove from the oven and let it cool down.
Notes
This crust will also work perfectly in a 9 or 8" pie or tart pan, to make any pie you desire!