Desserts Pies Pie Crusts Crumb Crusts Graham Cracker Crust 4.7 (1,172) 861 Reviews 192 Photos This graham cracker crust is so easy to make at home with just 3 ingredients. Learn how to make a graham cracker crust for baked or no-bake pies like cheesecakes, apple pies, cream or custard pies, fruit tarts, and more with this easy recipe. Submitted by Carol Updated on September 24, 2024 Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 192 192 192 192 Prep Time: 5 mins Total Time: 5 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 1 (9-inch) crust Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe Why buy a store-bought graham cracker crust when you can make your own at home? This basic graham cracker crust recipe is easy to make with just a few ingredients — and it tastes so much better than the pre-packaged stuff. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Graham Cracker Crust Ingredients Though this irresistible graham cracker crust packs a flavorful crunch, it comes together quite quickly with just three ingredients. Here's what you'll need: Graham cracker crumbs: You can buy graham cracker crumbs at the store or use a zip-top bag to crush whole graham crackers at home.Sugar: You'll need ⅓ cup white sugar for this crumb crust recipe.Butter: Melted butter adds richness and helps hold the crust together.Cinnamon: A pinch of cinnamon is optional, but it adds pleasant flavor and warmth. How to Make Graham Cracker Crust It truly couldn't be easier to make a graham cracker crust from scratch: Simply combine the ingredients, then press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a pie plate or springform pan. You'll find the full, step-by-step recipe below with more detailed instructions. Allrecipes Meredith Pies With Graham Cracker Crusts Looking for some tasty inspiration for your next baking project? Put your homemade crust to good use with one of these pie recipes that start with graham cracker crusts: Peanut Butter Pie Key Lime Pie Lemon Icebox Pie Banana Cream Pie Easy Cream Cheese Pie DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS How to Use Graham Cracker Crusts Here's how to use your homemade graham cracker crust: For a baked crust: Bake in a 375 degree F oven for 7 minutes. Cool before filling.For a no-bake crust: Chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour before filling. DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise "I made this as written for a pumpkin pie," says destinym. "It was so easy to make, and so much more delicious than store bought pie shells! It also came out of the pie plate perfectly, and not crumbly like other crusts." "This was a very nice graham cracker crust," according to Dawn Herbert. "I did buy my graham crackers already crushed in the box, so preparation was so quick and easy. I put it in my springform pan to be the base for the Double Layer Pumpkin Cheesecake on this site." "I have made this many times and love it!" raves mama j. "I have also substituted with gluten-free graham crackers for my daughter who is celiac and works fine as well." Editorial contributions by Corey Williams Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings 1 ½ cups finely ground graham cracker crumbs ⅓ cup white sugar 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (Optional) Directions Gather the ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon in a mixing bowl; mix until well blended. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Press mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Follow directions for a baked or no-bake crust. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios I Made It Print 2,206 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 176 Calories 10g Fat 21g Carbs 1g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Calories 176 % Daily Value * Total Fat 10g 13% Saturated Fat 6g 29% Cholesterol 23mg 8% Sodium 157mg 7% Total Carbohydrate 21g 7% Dietary Fiber 1g 2% Total Sugars 13g Protein 1g 2% Calcium 8mg 1% Iron 1mg 3% Potassium 25mg 1% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.