The Best Homemade Graham Cracker Crust
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Today I am sharing the best homemade Graham Cracker Crust recipe with you all today! You can easily make your own homemade graham cracker pie crust from scratch. This was the exact recipe that I used at my bake shop for over a decade, so this is tried and true!
If you are looking for more pie tutorials, check out some of my others like How to Make Chocolate Graham Cracker Crust from Scratch, How to Lattice a Pie Crust, and How to Make Pie Crust in a Mixer.
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This is the pie crust recipe that I used at my bake shop for over a decade to make all our sweet cream pies. If you want to make organic pie at home, then making your own homemade graham cracker crust is the first step. This recipe is tried and true, it's quick, simple, and will give you the best organic pie at home.
This Homemade Graham Cracker Crust is perfect for any kind of cram pie or pudding pie. You can also use this graham cracker pie crust recipe for cheesecake bars or cheesecakes. With just 3 simple ingredients, your organic pie will shine even brighter with a Homemade Graham Cracker Crust!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
From Scratch: I love making my own organic pie from scratch as it is so much better than buying one, plus I get to use the best organic ingredients, and it’s really easy.
Use in Many Recipes: This Homemade Graham Cracker Crust can be used for everything from pies to cheesecakes to bars that need a graham cracker pie crust recipe.
Pie Pan or Square Pan: This is the best homemade Graham Cracker Crust recipe, and I use it every single time I need a graham cracker crust. You can use this recipe for a standard 9-inch pie pan or use it in a square 8×8-inch or 9×9-inch pan if you're making something like my Strawberry Cheesecake Bars. It will also work for a 9-inch or 10-inch springform pan for traditional cheesecake.
Organic: While you can buy a graham cracker pie crust at the store, it's not the same as making organic pie at home! I use only 3 organic ingredients in this graham cracker pie crust from scratch!
Ingredients
You only need 3 organic ingredients to make this pie crust recipe! Making organic pie at home starts with a homemade graham cracker crust.
- Graham Crackers: I use Annie's Organic Honey Graham Crackers, they are a favorite. This is what we used at my bakery.
- Butter: I use Organic Valley Salted Butter. You can use your favorite butter, even unsalted if you prefer. If you are using unsalted, be sure to add 1/4 teaspoon of salt to the food processor.
- Cane Sugar: I use organic cane sugar for a little sweetness.
Tools Needed
- Scale: Always use a digital food scale for the best results.
- Food Processor: You'll need a food processor to make this pie crust recipe because we have to blend the graham crackers, sugar, and butter togehter.
- Baking Pan: You'll need a pie pan or baking pan. This pie crust recipe will be enough for a 9-inch pie, an 8×8-inch or 9×9-inch square baking pan for bars, or a 9-inch or 10-inch cheesecake or tart recipe.
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Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Step 2
In a food processor, add half the graham crackers, butter, and cane sugar. My trick for the ensuring this easily mixes together quickly is adding half the graham crackers, butter on top, then add the sugar right on top of the butter as this helps prevent it from sticking to the sides. Last add in the remaining half of graham crackers. Pulse, and then mix until you have a uniform mixture and there are no chunks of graham crackers or butter.
Step 3
Grease a 9-inch pie pan with butter. Transfer the graham cracker mixture to the pie pan, and lightly press it into the sides first. Use the remaining crust, and press it down into the bottom of the pan.
Step 4
Bake for 5 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Allow to cool completely before using.
FAQ's
You only need three simple ingredients to make an organic graham cracker crust recipe! Those ingredients are: organic salted butter, organic honey graham crackers, and organic cane sugar.
You can bake graham cracker pie crust from scratch ahead of time. I will usually bake mine a day in advance of filling the pie. They are fine to sit out on the counter overnight. You can even make them two to three days in advance if you need to! Just leave them out on the counter don’t cover them or anything, and they are good to go.
You can put any kind of filling you want into a graham cracker pie crust. You can use pudding, custard, ganache, cheesecake, or even fruit. Check out my Apricot Cheesecake Tart, Strawberry Cream Cheese Tart, Coconut Sweet Cream Pie, for some ideas!
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The Best Homemade Graham Cracker Crust
Ingredients
- 204 grams honey graham crackers (crushed)
- 113 grams salted butter (softened)
- 57 grams cane sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a food processor, add half the graham crackers, butter, and cane sugar. My trick for the ensuring this easily mixes together quickly is adding half the graham crackers, butter on top, then add the sugar right on top of the butter as this helps prevent it from sticking to the sides. Last add in the remaining half of graham crackers. Pulse, and then mix until you have a uniform mixture and there are no chunks of graham crackers or butter.
- Grease a 9-inch pie pan with butter. Transfer the graham cracker mixture to the pie pan, and lightly press it into the sides first. Use the remaining crust, and press it down into the bottom of the pan.
- Bake for 5 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Allow to cool completely before using.
- Store at room temperature for up to 3 days.
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I’ve been making this graham cracker crust in my bakery for over a decade! It’s my go to for pies and cheesecakes!