This simple graham cracker crust recipe can form the delicious base of any number of cream pies, cheesecakes, or dessert bars. The trick is to press the crust very firmly into your dish. Double the recipe for a 9-by-13-inch pan.
By Amy Traverso
Sep 02 2012
This simple graham cracker crust recipe can form the delicious base of any number of cream pies, cheesecakes, or dessert bars. The trick is to press the crust very firmly into your dish. Double the recipe for a 9-by-13-inch pan.
12 graham cracker sheets, finely ground (about 1 1/2 cups)
6 tablespoons melted salted butter
1/4 cup sugar
Preheat oven to 350°.
In a medium bowl, stir together the graham cracker crumbs, butter and sugar until combined.
Press mixture firmly into the bottom and sides of a pie plate, springform pan, or other baking dish.
Bake until crust is lightly browned and fragrant, 12 to 15 minutes.
Cool before using.
Food Editor Amy Traverso oversees the Yankee Magazine Food department and contributes to NewEngland.com. Amy's book, The Apple Lover's Cookbook (W.W. Norton), won an International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) cookbook award for the category American.
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