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Graham Cracker Crust Recipe (Easy + 3 Ingredients)

The perfect graham cracker crust made with just three ingredients! Buttery, lightly sweet, and sturdy enough for pies, cheesecakes, and all your favorite no-bake desserts.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 1 Crust
Calories: 1607kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (16 sheets) graham cracker crumbs
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 7 Tablespoons salted butter melted

Instructions

  • If you’re starting out with full graham cracker sheets, use a food processor to grind them into fine crumbs.
  • Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and butter in a bowl.
  • Immediately scrape into a 9-inch pie plate/9-inch springform pan.
  • Press evenly across the bottom and up the sides.
  • Once distributed, pack well.
  • If making for a baked dessert, pre-bake this crust for 5-10 minutes at 350°F (177°C). For a no-bake dessert, refrigerate until chilled completely before using.

Nutrition

Serving: 1crust | Calories: 1607kcal | Carbohydrates: 178g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 96g | Saturated Fat: 53g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 27g | Trans Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 211mg | Sodium: 1738mg | Potassium: 322mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 89g | Vitamin A: 2449IU | Calcium: 157mg | Iron: 7mg