Graham Cracker Pie Crust

Vegetarian
Health score
4%
Graham Cracker Pie Crust
70 min.
1
1123kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your dessert game with a deliciously simple Graham Cracker Pie Crust? This vegetarian-friendly crust is not only easy to make but also adds a delightful crunch and a hint of sweetness to your favorite pies. Whether you're preparing a classic cheesecake, a luscious chocolate cream pie, or a fruity tart, this crust will serve as the perfect foundation for your culinary creations.

With just two main ingredients—graham crackers and unsalted butter—you can whip up this crust in no time. The process is straightforward, making it an ideal choice for both novice bakers and seasoned chefs alike. In just about 70 minutes, you can have a beautifully baked crust that is fragrant and slightly golden, ready to be filled with your choice of delectable fillings.

Not only is this Graham Cracker Pie Crust a treat for the taste buds, but it also boasts a caloric breakdown that allows you to indulge without guilt. With a rich buttery flavor and a satisfying texture, it’s sure to impress your family and friends at any gathering. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a pie that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • ounces graham crackers whole
  • tablespoons butter unsalted melted ()

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • ziploc bags
  • rolling pin

Directions

  1. Heat the oven to 350°F and arrange a rack in the middle.Break the crackers into rough 2-inch pieces and place in a food processor fitted with a blade attachment. Process into fine crumbs (you should have about 2 cups), about 30 seconds. Stop the motor, add the melted butter, and pulse to combine, about 5 (1-second) pulses. (Alternatively, place the crackers in a resealable plastic bag, press out the air, and seal. Using a rolling pin, smash into uniform fine crumbs.
  2. Transfer to a medium bowl, add the melted butter, and mix until evenly combined.)
  3. Pour the crumb mixture into a 9-inch or 9-1/2-inch deep-dish pie plate and, using the bottom of a cup or your fingers, press firmly and evenly into the bottom and up the sides.
  4. Bake until fragrant and slightly darkened in color, about 8 minutes.
  5. Remove the pie plate to a wire rack and let cool completely before filling, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1123kcal
Protein4.38%
Fat49.73%
Carbs45.89%

Properties

Glycemic Index
74
Glycemic Load
91.63
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
14.500434799687%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1122.73kcal
56.14%
Fat:62.43g
96.05%
Saturated Fat:31.42g
196.37%
Carbohydrates:129.65g
43.22%
Net Carbohydrates:123.86g
45.04%
Sugar:39.16g
43.51%
Cholesterol:120.4mg
40.13%
Sodium:1127.1mg
49%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:12.37g
24.73%
Iron:7.04mg
39.09%
Phosphorus:357.04mg
35.7%
Vitamin B3:6.45mg
32.27%
Vitamin A:1399.44IU
27.99%
Vitamin B1:0.39mg
26.04%
Magnesium:101.48mg
25.37%
Vitamin B2:0.43mg
25.13%
Fiber:5.78g
23.13%
Zinc:3.35mg
22.34%
Folate:79.92µg
19.98%
Calcium:147.82mg
14.78%
Potassium:314.51mg
8.99%
Vitamin E:1.3mg
8.66%
Vitamin B6:0.17mg
8.59%
Vitamin D:0.84µg
5.6%
Vitamin K:3.92µg
3.73%
Copper:0.06mg
3%
Vitamin B12:0.1µg
1.59%
Source:Chow