Graham Cracker Crust Extraordinaire Recipe

Elevate your pies with this unbelievably easy and delicious graham cracker crust! We've taken the classic Nabisco recipe and added a touch of magic (and halved the sugar!). Baking for just 5 minutes creates the perfect, subtly sweet base that won't burn, ensuring your pie filling shines. Get ready for ooh la la results!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 156.8 kcal
Protein 2g
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Ingredients for Graham Cracker Crust Extraordinaire

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How to Make Graham Cracker Crust Extraordinaire

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs, ¼ cup granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt.
  3. Add 6 tablespoons (85g) of melted unsalted butter to the crumb mixture and mix thoroughly until evenly moistened.
  4. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch pie plate or springform pan.
  5. Bake for 5 minutes, or until lightly golden.
  6. Let cool completely before adding your favorite pie filling.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

44g

Fat

24g

Carbs

6g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Graham Cracker Crust Extraordinaire?

Graham Cracker Crust Extraordinaire takes about 20 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Graham Cracker Crust Extraordinaire?

Graham Cracker Crust Extraordinaire has approximately 156.8 calories per serving, with about 2 g protein, 6 g carbohydrates and 13 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Graham Cracker Crust Extraordinaire?

The key ingredients for Graham Cracker Crust Extraordinaire are Graham Cracker Crumbs, Orange, Zest Of, Ground Cinnamon, Granulated Sugar, Butter. See the full list with measurements above.

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