This no-bake, two-ingredient Graham Cracker Crust is a delicious, fuss-free alternative to a traditional pie crust. It’s perfect for when you’re short on time or energy, but still need a delicious, show-stopping dessert!
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People are often intimidated by making pie crust at home….that’s why there are so many pre-made options at the grocery store. But this genius, dead-simple, and totally foolproof recipe proves just how quick and easy making homemade pie crust can be.
Not only does our graham cracker crust recipe only call for two basic ingredients you may already have on hand (believe it or not, graham crackers and butter are everything you need!), but this no-bake recipe is ready in minutes. That’s way faster than a trip to the grocery store to buy a pricey pre-made crust that’s full of preservatives.
This graham cracker pie crust is a delicious and butterfly blank slate for whatever pie filling you have in mind. But if you’re looking for some options, start with our Old-Fashioned Chocolate Mousse Pie, Strawberry Yogurt Pie, or Pumpkin Pie with Cinnamon Crumble Topping.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Graham crackers + butter…that’s everything you need!
- Ready in 15 minutes or less
- Make a gluten free graham cracker crust with one easy swap
- The food processor does the heavy lifting — no rolling pin or oven required!
Graham Cracker Crust Recipe Ingredients
Once you see how quick and easy it is to make graham cracker pie crust with just two ingredients, you may never buy store-bought crusts ever again. Find ingredient notes (including substitutions and swaps) below.
- Graham crackers – the sweet and crunchy crackers that are the base of this recipe get blitzed in a food processor until they become a fine powder
- Butter – acts as a binder, and adds richness
Recipe Variations and Modifications
- Make it gluten free – to make a gluten free graham cracker crust, just swap in a gluten free version (see below for our favorite).
- Butter – if you’re dairy-free, feel free to experiment with vegan butter alternatives. Chilling the finished crust in the refrigerator will help it firm up.
How to Make Graham Cracker Crust
The directions for this homemade graham cracker crust are *almost* as short as the ingredient list, and we can pretty much guarantee that any cook (no matter their level of expertise!) can master this easy crust.
Step 1: Place the graham crackers into a food processor and pulverize until you have a fine powder (no chunks).
Step 2: Add the butter and pulse the food processor until the graham cracker crust comes together in a flaky, slightly-crumbly dough.
Step 3: Spoon the dough into a pie pan. Working the dough along the bottom of the pan and up along the sides, form an even 1/4-inch-thick crust with your hands. If pieces of the crust feel too crumbly, remix until it holds together.
Step 4: Fill crust with a filling of choice and bake or refrigerate according to your recipe’s instructions.
Recipe Tips
- If you don’t want to wait for the butter in your fridge to warm up, speed up the softening process with this handy hack on how to soften butter.
- Make this recipe ahead for holiday meals, parties, or other get-togethers. It will keep well in the fridge for up to four days.
- Making dessert bars? This recipe works for square 8- or 9-inch baking pans too! Just press all of the graham cracker mix into the bottom of the pan.
How to Serve
Fill the crust with your pie filling of choice and serve immediately, or chill until ready to eat.
How to Store
Lay plastic wrap over the crust to prevent it from drying out and absorbing other flavors and scents as it sits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Some pie crust recipes do call for the crust to be baked. But there’s no need to turn on your oven to make our easy, fuss-free version! You can fill the crust with your pie filling of choice and eat right away, or refrigerate it if the filling needs time to set.
If your crust doesn’t stay together when pressed, it’s probably because there isn’t enough binder (in this case, that’s the butter). You can try adding butter a tablespoon at a time until the mixture comes together, and then refrigerate until firmed up.
These Kinnikinnick S’moreables graham crackers are our very favorite gluten-free graham crackers. They have the flavor and texture of regular graham crackers and always play the “graham cracker” role perfectly in our recipes!
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No-Bake Graham Cracker Crust Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 ounces graham crackers, we used these for gluten-free
- 6 tablespoons butter, softened
Instructions
- For the graham cracker crust, place the graham crackers into a food processor and pulverize until you have a fine powder (no chunks).
- Add the butter and pulse the food processor until the graham cracker crust comes together in a flaky, slightly-crumbly dough.
- Spoon the dough into a pie pan. Working the dough along the bottom of the pan and up along the sides, form an even ¼-inch-thick crust with your hands. If pieces of the crust feel too crumbly, remix until it holds together.
- Fill crust with a filling of choice and bake or refrigerate according to your recipe’s instructions.
Recipe Notes
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