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how to make a graham cracker crust recipe

Easy Graham Cracker Crust Recipe

Mary
With just three ingredients and about five minutes of your time, you can have this delicious Graham Cracker Crust on hand for any occasion!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Additional Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 535 kcal

Equipment

  • 16 Pcs Stainless Steel Measuring Cups and Spoons Set, YIHONG Metal Measuring Cups and Spoons with Silicone Handle for Cooking & Baking, Includes 8 Cups, 7 Spoons and 1 Leveler
  • Pyrex Tempered Glass Mixing Bowls | 3 Piece Set | 1-Quart, 1.5-Quart, and 2.5 Quart Mixing Bowls for Kitchen, Baking, and Storage| Microwave, Freezer, and Dishwasher Safe | Proudly Made in the USA
  • Springform Pan Set of 3 Nonstick 6" 8" 10" Cake Pans,Leakproof Round Cake Pan Set with 3 Springform Pans,Bakeware Cheesecake Pan,Springform Cake Pans with Removable Bottom and 60pcs Parchment Paper

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs about 21 full graham cracker sheets
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 1 cup melted Butter 2 sticks

9 Inch Pie Plate Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs
  • 1/4 cup Sugar
  • 1/3 cup melted Butter

Instructions
 

  • Start by placing your graham crackers in a food processor if you are using full sheets.
    HOW TO MAKE A GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST RECIPE
  • If you are using crushed cracker crumbs, measure them out into a bowl. Add your sugar and mix thoroughly.
    A bowl containing ground spices and graham cracker crust with a spoon resting on the side.
  • Melt your butter in a microwave-safe bowl.
    how to make a graham cracker crust recipe
  • Pour butter into the crumb mixture and stir until combined.
    how to make a graham cracker crust recipe
  • If you are using a springform pan, spray the bottom and sides with cooking spray.
    how to make a graham cracker crust recipe
  • Place crumbs inside and press with a measuring cup or use your fingers.
    how to make a graham cracker crust recipe
  • Bring your crumbs up the sides and press firmly.
    how to make a graham cracker crust recipe
  • Place in the freezer for about an hour if making a no-bake pie like my Easter Jello Pie recipe.
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  • If you are using it for cheesecake, bake in the oven at 350 degrees F for about 10 minutes. The 9-inch pie plate directions will be the same except bake for about 7-8 minutes.
    how to make a graham cracker crust recipe

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Notes

You can prepare this ahead of time and keep it in the freezer for up to three months.

Supplies Needed

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 535kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 3gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 448mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30g
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