Graham Cracker Crust
An easy recipe for Graham Cracker Pie Crust that uses 4 simple ingredients. This recipe is for a springform pan and makes a nice thick crust. Cut it in half or a standard pie.
Servings: 1 crust
Cost: $8
Ingredients
- 3 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 12 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine garham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar and salt.
- Using a spatula, mix untilt the crumbs come together.
- Press the crumbs into a buttered spring form pan, up the sides and the bottom.
- Bake for 10 minutes in a preheated 350-degree oven.
- Let it cool completley before adding in the cheesecake mixture.
Notes
Recipe Tips
- This recipe is made for deep-dish pies or springform pans and creates a thick graham cracker crust.
- Cut the recipe in half if you're making a standard pie or prefer a thinner crust.
- Some recipes call for crust up the sides, others don’t - you may have extra crust depending on the pan.
- Use finely crushed graham cracker crumbs for better binding.
- If the mixture feels too dry, add a bit more melted butter.
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor and texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 2530kcal | Carbohydrates: 259g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 162g | Saturated Fat: 90g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 44g | Trans Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 361mg | Sodium: 4005mg | Potassium: 488mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 125g | Vitamin A: 4198IU | Calcium: 242mg | Iron: 10mg
