Graham Cracker Pie Crust, Pie Crust Recipe

Graham Cracker Pie Crust

I know there are ready-made Graham Cracker pie crusts in the frozen section at your grocery store, but they are stale, dry, and bland. A moist, tasty crust is easy to make by just following this easy-to-make graham cracker pie crust recipe.

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Graham Cracker Pie Crust

1/3 cup melted unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs or 10 to 12 whole graham crackers*
1/4 cup sugar

* If using the whole graham cracker, place them in a re-sealable plastic bag and crust with your rolling pin. Then measure 1 1/2 cups of crumbs.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

In a small saucepan or microwave, melt the butter.

In a medium-sized bowl or a food processor, combine graham crackers, sugar, and melted butter; blend until the texture of coarse meal.

Press into a 9- or 10-inch pie pan. Try to make the crust about 1/8 inch (1/3 cm) evenly all around. If the crumb mixture won't stick where you press them, just add another tablespoon of water to the mix. Even the crumbs up and make sure there are no gaps or holes.

NOTE: If you chill the crust for an hour before you bake it, this will help prevent crumbling when you want to serve it.

Bake approximately 8 to 10 minutes at 375 degrees. Remove from oven and let cool before filling.

TIP: Before serving loosen pie crust from pan; dip bottom in hot water for a few seconds.

Makes 1 pie crust.

Variations:

Add a little cinnamon, nutmeg, or allspice to the crumbs for a spiced flavor.

Peanut Butter and Graham Cracker Pie Crust - Substitute 1/3 cup smooth or crunchy peanut butter for the butter.