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Homemade Graham Cracker Crust
Homemade Graham Cracker Crust is made with crushed graham cracker crumbs.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 20 min
- Original yield
- Serves 8
- Ingredients
- 3 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Desserts
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
A few quick notes
1. Allow for chilling
Include the chilling step when deciding when to start.
2. Follow the blending step
Prepare the blending equipment before that stage of the recipe.
3. Allow for firming
Include the freezer stage before continuing with the shaped mixture.
Get to know the ingredients
finely crushed graham cracker crumbs (9-11 full sheets)
In the method: Finely crush graham crackers in a food processor or by placing them in a ziploc bag and rolling with a rolling pin.
granulated sugar
In the method: In a large bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and sugar, mixing with a fork.
salted butter (melted)
In the method: Drizzle melted butter over the crumbs and stir with a fork until crumbs are evenly moistened.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 8. Original quantities shown.
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Ingredient note
Source: 1 1/2 cups finely crushed graham cracker crumbs (9-11 full sheets)Ingredient note
Source: 1/3 cup granulated sugarIngredient note
Source: 6 Tablespoons salted butter (melted)
How to make it
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Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
For a no-bake graham cracker crust: Chill for 1-2 hours or freeze for 30 minutes before filling.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the food processor. Start with this step: Finely crush graham crackers in a food processor or by placing them in a ziploc bag and rolling with a rolling pin.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Include the chilling step when deciding when to start.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
For a baked graham cracker crust: Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes or until the crust is lightly browned just around the edges.
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 8. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Additional recipe notes
Variation: For a slight flavor change, you can substitute an equal amount of brown sugar for the granulated sugar, or add ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon to the graham cracker crumbs.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: houseofnasheats.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.