Graham cracker crust is easy to make with just graham crackers, sugar, and butter. It’s perfect for custard pies and can be used with hot or cold fillings, such as pudding or cheesecake. Pre-made crusts are also available.
As a pie crust composed primarily of graham cracker crumbs, graham cracker crust is an ideal choice for several types of custard pies, especially when there’s no time to roll out the dough for a flour-based crust. Here are some tips on how to make a graham cracker crust, as well as some usage suggestions.
Graham cracker crusts are exceptionally easy to make. All you need is a regular size box of graham crackers, sugar and butter. For people who are trying to cut back on sweets, this basic recipe will still work well if the sugar is omitted. The first task is to crush graham crackers into small crumbs. This can be accomplished by placing the crackers in a bag and using your hands to pulverize the crackers. With a little effort, you’ll soon be left with nothing but graham cracker crumbs to work with.
Pour the crumbs into a mixing bowl and add the sugar, taking a moment to mix the two dry ingredients thoroughly. Next, melt the butter or margarine and work it into the mixture, making sure all the crumbs are thoroughly moistened and the crumbs are starting to stick. Pour the pie crust mixture into a pie pan and use your hands to gently spread the pie crust evenly across the bottom of the pan and up the sides. Once the graham cracker pie crust is in place, you can turn your attention to the filling.
For pies that require a cold filling, such as pies made with pudding or cheesecake filling, chill the graham cracker crust for an hour before adding the filling to the pie pan. This will allow plenty of time for the crust to settle into place and become firm enough to hold the filling in place when the pie is cut. However, if the filler is hot and you need to cook it, simply add the filling to the pan and bake according to the recipe. The crust will firm up during the cooking process and will hold up very well to cutting.
All kinds of hot and cold fillings can be used with a graham cracker crust. Pudding selections like chocolate, butterscotch, and vanilla all work really well with a crust made up of graham crackers. Similarly, some forms of fruit fillings are also good with a graham cracker crust. One of the more popular uses of the graham cracker crust is as a bottom crust for a cheesecake. In fact, many no-bake cheesecake products will include graham cracker crumbs in the package contents.
Almost anyone, regardless of their level of cooking experience, can make a tasty graham cracker crust. However, for those who aren’t sure if they can master the process, there are several brands of pre-made cracker crusts at the grocery store.
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