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Quick-prep Graham Crust

Mar 15, 2020 · 1 Comment

Buttery graham crackers in a smooth crust, perfect for cream pies or cheesecakes.  This Quick Prep Graham Crust recipe is so fast and easy, you’ll be making it all the time.

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This is a basic in my kitchen.  Why buy a crust at the store when this is SO easy and tastes way better? You can dump some pudding in it for a quick and easy pie or use it as the base for a cheesecake.  If you don’t bake it, the crust mixture can be crumbled over yogurt, pudding or whatever you like as a flavorful crumb. 

The first time I ever made this crust, I was putting together a banana cream pie.  Store bought crusts are hard packed. That keeps them from crumbling at all on your plate.  It’s practically a cookie under there. And they tend to be a bit dry. That’s my opinion. I happen to like when the crust crumbles a little on the plate.  I find that texture more enjoyable. So, I made it a point to look for that crumbly, buttery texture when I developed my Quick Prep Graham Crust recipe. That first time I made it...it didn’t quite work out.  I learned pretty fast that the food processor is crucial. I tried crumbling by hand that first time. The next time, I tried beating the graham crackers with a rolling pin to crumble them. 

By making the whole crust in a food processor, everything is evenly distributed and the pieces are equal in size.  That’s important to create an even crust. You don’t want to have one bit that’s just a mouthful of graham cracker. If you REALLY can’t use a food processor, then put the graham crackers in a large plastic baggie and beat them to death with a rolling pin.  Mix in the salt and butter by hand. It won’t be perfect, and it won’t be even. But, it’s the second best method. 

What you’ll need: food processor (#sponsored)

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Serves: 8 Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes

Ingredients:

  • 8 Graham Crackers
  • ¼ teaspoons Kosher Salt
  • ¼ Cups Butter or Margarine, melted

Instructions:  

  1. Preheat the oven to 350.  Grease your pan of choice.  This recipe makes 1 8” pie crust.  
  2. Pulse the Graham Crackers in a food processor until the crumbs are fine and even.  
  3. Add Kosher Salt, pulse to combine.
  4. Drizzle in melted Butter or Margarine while pulsing to evenly distribute.
  5. Pour your graham cracker crumble into the prepared pan.  Gently smooth until even, then begin to press the crust into a flat even layer.  Start in the center and work your way out. You can also press some of the crumbs up the side of the pie plate if desired.
  6. Bake the crust at 350 for 7 minutes to set it.  Then cool the crust,add your filling and bake again.  If you are not baking a second time, then bake for 10 minutes instead for a fully baked crust.

Quick Prep Graham Crust

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Dairy-free, Kosher, Pescatarian, Vegetarian
Keyword: Dairy, Husband-approved, Make-ahead, Milchig, Nut-free, Super Simple
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 186kcal
Buttery graham crackers in a smooth crust, perfect for cream pies or cheesecakes. This Quick Prep Graham Crust recipe is so fast and easy, you’ll be making it all the time.
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Equipment

  • Food Processor

Ingredients

  • 8 Graham Crackers
  • ¼ teaspoons Kosher Salt
  • ¼ Cups Butter or Margarine melted

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350. Grease your pan of choice. This recipe makes 1 8” pie crust.
  • Pulse the Graham Crackers in a food processor until the crumbs are fine and even.
  • Add Kosher Salt, pulse to combine.
  • Drizzle in melted Butter or Margarine while pulsing to evenly distribute.
  • Pour your graham cracker crumble into the prepared pan. Gently smooth until even, then begin to press the crust into a flat even layer. Start in the center and work your way out. You can also press some of the crumbs up the side of the pie plate if desired.
  • Bake the crust at 350 for 7 minutes to set it. Then cool the crust,add your filling and bake again. If you are not baking a second time, then bake for 10 minutes instead for a fully baked crust.

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Nutrition

Sodium: 255.9mg | Sugar: 8g | Cholesterol: 15.3mg | Calories: 186kcal | Fat: 7.8g | Protein: 2.1g | Carbohydrates: 27.3g
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