Graham Cracker Crust

One of my favorite no-bake pie crusts is the classic graham cracker crust. It's tasty, crunchy and great with all types of no-bake pies such as no-bake cheesecake. The best part? It's super easy.

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers (about 20 squares)
1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
2 Tablespoons sugar

In addition to your ingredients, you will need a 9- or 10-inch pie pan, a large, sealable plastic bag and a rubber mallet (or rolling pin).

Method

1. First, put all the graham crackers in the plastic bag and smash them into crumbs using the rubber mallet. Or, if you don't have a mallet, you can roll them with the rolling pin. Set aside.

It's always helpful to have a destruction-inclined child at the ready for this operation.

2. Next, if your pie plate is microwave safe, melt the butter directly in it. If not, melt the butter in a microwave safe container and pour into the pie plate.

3. Add the graham cracker crumbs and the sugar to the pan. Mix thoroughly.

4. Press the mixture into the pan uniformly, starting on the bottom, then pressing the corner and sides. Finally, press an even edge into the top rim of the crust.

5. Chill the crust in the refrigerator for an hour to solidify.

That's it! You're now ready to fill that crust with something fantastic.

Naturally, I recommend no-bake cheesecake (coming up next!)

~Angela :-)

Comments (9)

Emily@remodelingthislife:

I am going to make this this weekend. I am drooling.

Posted by Emily@remodelingthislife | November 24, 2008 8:18 PM

Posted on November 24, 2008 20:18

melissa @ the inspired room:

Delish. Yum yum yum.

Posted by melissa @ the inspired room | November 25, 2008 6:50 PM

Posted on November 25, 2008 18:50

Deborah:

Hi,

I love the look of your no-bake cheesecake recipe, and I'm a major cheesecake fan, but I'm in the UK - no Graham crackers!

Can anyone suggest a suitable alternative?

Many thanks,

Posted by Deborah | December 4, 2008 4:30 PM

Posted on December 4, 2008 16:30

Angela (Cottage Magpie):

Hi Deborah! I did a little research online, and most sites say the closest thing is to use digestive biscuits. I've had McVities (yum), and I don't think they're anything like graham crackers. But I *do* think they'd make an excellent crumb crust. If you try it, let me know!

Posted by Angela (Cottage Magpie) | December 9, 2008 11:08 PM

Posted on December 9, 2008 23:08

Carla:

Hey, like the look of the Graham Cracker crust; could I use Arnotts Marie biscuits instead? Thanks

Posted by Carla | April 14, 2009 6:55 PM

Posted on April 14, 2009 18:55

Sarah:

Hi Angela--

I'm making the no-bake cheesecake with this crust recipe for my boyfriend's birthday dinner. It looks wonderful!

Would you recommend using unsalted butter for the crust?

Posted by Sarah | August 12, 2009 3:22 PM

Posted on August 12, 2009 15:22

Kara:

I made this last Thanksgiving for a strawberry cheescake. It wasn't no bake, but it was still amazing. I loved the crust!

Posted by Kara | August 17, 2009 7:26 PM

Posted on August 17, 2009 19:26

Amber:

Thanks for this recipe! I was looking for something like this when I suddenly had a craving for s'mores pie with chocolate pudding and marshmallow fluff.

Also, how did you do your signature for your posts? I would love to do this on my blog, make it look good and have it automatically post at the end of each entry!

Thanks!

Posted by Amber | January 10, 2010 1:52 PM

Posted on January 10, 2010 13:52

Kristin:

Yum! I love the looks of that lemon zest. Shall have to check out the cheesecake recipe, too. :)

Posted by Kristin | April 8, 2010 6:28 PM

Posted on April 8, 2010 18:28