Piecrust - Graham Cracker Crust

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8 to 10 minutes
Makes: 1 crust (9-inch)

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What You Need

1-1/2	cups graham cracker crumbs (about 4 oz.)
1/4	cup sugar
1/3	cup (2/3 stick) butter, room temperature

Here’s How

HEAT oven to 350°F. MIX graham cracker crumbs and sugar in medium bowl. ADD butter; mix until thoroughly blended.
PRESS crumb mixture evenly and firmly against bottom and sides of 9-inch pie plate.
BAKE in 350°F oven until center is firm to the touch and edge is lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. COOL completely on wire rack.

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Crumb crusts are often used with cream pies, such as French Silk Pie, cheesecake pies, such as Bananas Foster Cheese Pie, and chiffon pies.

Insider Info

Graham cracker crumbs: If using whole graham crackers, process in blender or food processor, or place in plastic bag, seal bag and crush with rolling pin or flat side of meat pounder.
Graham Cracker Nut Crumb Crust Variation: Substitute 1/2 cup (about 2 oz.) ground almonds, pecans or walnuts for 1/2 cup of the graham cracker crumbs.
Chocolate Crumb Crust Variation: Substitute 1-1/2 cups fine chocolate wafer crumbs for graham cracker crumbs; omit sugar.

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Nutrition Information

Per Serving

calories: 158
total fat: 9g
saturated fat: 5g
polyunsaturated fat: 1g
monounsaturated fat: 3g
cholesterol: 20mg
sodium: 96mg
carbohydrates: 18g
dietary fiber: 0g
protein: 1g
vitamin A: 234.5IU
vitamin D: 5.6IU
folate: 7.5mcg
calcium: 6.1mg
iron: 0.6mg
choline: 5.3mg

vitamin C: 0mg
vitamin E: 0.4IU
trans fat: 0g
sugars: 11g
potassium: 23.6mg
magnesium: 4.9mg
selenium: 1.7mcg
phosphorus: 18.6mg
vitamin B12: 0mcg
vitamin K: 1.4mcg
vitamin B6: 0mg
copper: 0mg
vitamin B1 - thiamin: 0mg
manganese: 0.1mg
zinc: 0.1mg
vitamin B2 - riboflavin: 0.1mg
vitamin B3 - niacin: 0.9mg
omega 3: 0.1g
omega 6: 0.8g

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