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Although you can purchase a pre-made graham cracker crust, it is simple to make at home. Read on to learn how to make a graham cracker crust for your cheesecake or pie.
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How to Make a Graham Cracker Crust
This video demonstrates the procedure for making a graham cracker crust. The chef begins by grinding the graham crackers in a food processor, mixes them with melted butter, and pressing them into a pie plate. The proportions used in the video produce a slightly smaller crust than the recipe on this page.
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Introduction
A graham cracker crust is the classic foundation for desserts such as cheesecake or key lime pie. A graham cracker crust can be prepared and baked in less than 15 minutes. -
Step 1: Ingredients for Graham Cracker Crust
- 22 graham cracker halves, finely ground
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 6 tablespoons melted butter
Step 2: Make the Graham Cracker Crust
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter.
- Use your hands to pat the crust into the pie plate or springform pan.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- Bake for 10 minutes.
- Remove pan to a wire rack and let cool before filling.