Graham Cracker or Vanilla Wafer Pie Crust

Elevate your homemade pies with this versatile Graham Cracker or Vanilla Wafer Pie Crust recipe—a buttery, crumbly base that's the ultimate complement to creamy, fruity, or chocolaty fillings. Made with just a handful of pantry staples like graham cracker or vanilla wafer crumbs, melted butter, and a touch of sugar, this crust comes together in minutes, offering an easy yet irresistible foundation for your favorite pies. Optional hints of cinnamon and salt add a subtle depth of flavor, while the choice between baking or chilling makes it perfect for baked and no-bake desserts alike. Whether you're crafting a silky cheesecake or a refreshing lemon pie, this foolproof crust will provide the perfect balance of texture and taste.

Nutriscore Rating: 38/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups (crumbled) graham crackers or vanilla wafers
• 6 tablespoons (melted) unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon (optional)
• 1 pinch salt (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

Place the graham crackers or vanilla wafers in a food processor and pulse until finely ground, or place them in a sealed plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin. You will need about 1.5 cups of crumbs.

Step 3

In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed crumbs, sugar, melted butter, optional ground cinnamon, and optional pinch of salt. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated and the mixture resembles wet sand.

Step 4

Transfer the crumb mixture to a 9-inch pie plate. Using the back of a spoon, a measuring cup, or your fingers, press the mixture firmly and evenly onto the bottom and up the sides of the pie plate.

Step 5

If you're making a baked pie, bake the crust in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden and set. Then, cool completely before adding your filling.

Step 6

For a no-bake pie, simply chill the crust in the refrigerator for about 1 hour until firm, then fill as desired.

Step 7

Your Graham Cracker or Vanilla Wafer Pie Crust is now ready to use! Fill it with your favorite pie filling and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(468.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2210.2

Total Fat 106.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 47.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 186mg	0%
Sodium 1997.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 303.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.2g	0%
Total Sugars 117.4g
Protein 23.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 146.4mg	0%
Iron 8.2mg	0%
Potassium 485.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.3%

Protein: 4.2%

Carbs: 53.5%