No Bake Graham Cracker Crust
Recipe by:With under 10 minutes and three simple ingredients, this buttery, no-bake graham cracker crust comes together effortlessly. Ideal for cream pies, cheesecakes, or any no-bake dessert, it’s sturdy, easy, and oven-free
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups (150 grams) graham cracker crumbs about 11 crackers
- ¼ cup (55 grams) brown sugar firmly packed
- 6 tablespoons (84 grams) butter melted
Instructions
- If you are using whole graham crackers, place them in the food processor and pulse until they are fine crumbs. You can also crush them in a resealable bag using a rolling pin or rubber mallet. The finer the crumbs, the easier it will be to form the crust.1 ¼ cups graham cracker crumbs
- Place the crumbs and sugar in a medium bowl and mix to combine. Pour in the melted butter and stir until fully coated. The mixture will be similar to the texture of sand.¼ cup brown sugar, 6 tablespoons butter
- Transfer the crumb mixture to a pie plate or springform pan and press evenly across the bottom and up the sides. Apply moderate pressure without packing it down too densely.
- Place the crust in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before filling.
Notes
Granulated sugar can be used instead of brown sugar. The brown sugar has more moisture and will hold together better in a no-baked crust, but either is an option.
This recipe works for a 9 or 10-inch pie plate, or a springform pan. If you are using a 9-inch plate, you may want to remove a few tablespoons of the crumb mixture if you find it is too thick.
For a baked crust, bake in a 350°F (180°C) oven for 7-8 minutes. Cool completely.
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Nutrition
Calories: 157kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 156mg | Potassium: 35mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 262IU | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg
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