Home » Blog » Course » Graham Cracker CrustGraham Cracker Crust Pin RecipeRate RecipePublished: Sep 1, 2022 · Modified: Sep 29, 2022 by Marlene Wallace · This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our full Disclosure Policy for details. Quick and easy homemade graham cracker pie crust with only 3 ingredients. Jump to Recipe This golden and buttery no bake graham cracker crust only needs 3 simple ingredients and is super easy to make. If you are looking for a delicious homemade pie crust for your favorite pies, then this is the perfect recipe for you. This graham cracker crust tastes so good you will never want to get a store-bought crust again. No matter if you are planning on making a banana pudding, coconut cream, lemon meringue, ice cream or key lime pie, this is the most delicious crust for it. Table of Contents Why You’ll Love This What Is A No Bake Pie Crust? Ingredients InstructionsRecommended ToolsMake AheadStef says…. Recipe Tips How To StoreAndrea says….Common QuestionsGraham Cracker Crust (No Bake) Why You’ll Love This Notable: Golden and buttery graham cracker crust that is incredibly easy to make.Main Ingredients: graham cracker crumbs, butter, sugarCooking Method: no bakeChill Time: 30 minutesPairs well with: no bake pies or cheesecakeDiets: vegetarianSpecial Equipment Needed: pie pan What Is A No Bake Pie Crust? Graham cracker pie crusts don’t have to be baked! A lot of recipes call for baking them but you can also set them in the freezer. This cust is perfect for any creamy pie or cheesecake. Ingredients You may have all of these graham cracker crust ingredients in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the grocery store. See recipe card below for ingredient amounts and print the recipe. Pantry Ingredients: graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugarRefrigerated/Frozen Ingredients: butter WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you love easy to make no bake desserts you’ll love this amazing Snickers Pie. This no bake dessert is rich, creamy, and you get a little bit of chopped Snickers bar in every bite. Instructions This section shows how to make a graham cracker crust, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique. For full step-by-step instructions, photos and nutritional information see the recipe in the recipe card below. You can print the recipe with or without photos. BLEND INGREDIENTS: In a medium bowl, mix crust ingredients with a spoon or fork to combine. PRESS INTO PIE DISH: Press the crumb mixture into a 9-inch pie pan, using your hands, a glass, a spoon or a measuring cup. CHILL: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight. Add your favorite pie filling and serve. No Bake Banana Pudding Pie WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you love buttery and crumbly graham cracker crust then you’ll love this No Bake Banana Pudding Pie. Recommended Tools Pie Pan – This recipe requires a 9-inch pie plate. We love using this pie pan, because it comes with a lid for easy storage and transportation of pies. Moreover, it is also freezer safe, in case you are planning on freezing your pie crust. Make Ahead You can make graham cracker pie crust up to 5 days ahead of time and store it tightly wrapped in the refrigerator. You can also freeze a finished pie crust for up to 3 months, and simply defrost overnight before using. Stef says…. This amazing graham cracker crust also works perfectly with my delicious Peanut Butter Chocolate Ice Cream Pie! Using just a few simple ingredients you can whip up this winner of a dessert that looks super impressive while being incredibly easy to make. Recipe Tips Follow these tips to make the best no bake graham cracker crust. Tip: Use REAL butter. Both, salted and unsalted butter work great for pie crust. Do not use fat reduced butter or butter substitute. Tip: Don’t press the crust down too firm. Make sure to push the crumbs together enough so they stick together, but not too compact. Tip: Chill for at least 30 minutes. The butter forms the “glue” of the pie crust. It has to become completely cold again to bind the crust together. Banana Pudding Pie (No Bake) No Bake Peanut Butter Cheesecake Parfait Deep Fried S’mores S’mores Treat Bars Recipe How To Store Refrigerate: Store the finished pie crust in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Make sure to cover it tightly in tin foil or plastic wrap. Freeze: Tightly wrap the no bake graham cracker pie crust in freezer safe plastic foil and freeze for up to 3 months. Defrosting: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight or let sit on the counter for a couple of hours. Andrea says…. Easy no bake dessert recipes make great summer desserts. No need to heat up the house to make an indulgent sweet treat. If you are looking for more no bake graham cracker recipe ideas take a look at my list of 50 No Bake Recipes. Common Questions Is it better to use ready made graham cracker crumbs or make my own? Both versions of graham cracker crumbs can be used in this recipe. While store bought cracker crumbs are a bit more convenient, you can also easily make your own crumbs from whole graham cracker sheets. Use a food processor, blender or simply a ziploc bag and rolling pin to crush the whole crackers into fine crumbs. Do I have to bake this pie crust? Baking this pie crust is not necessary, because as the melted butter in the crust cools it holds together the graham cracker crumbs. However, you can bake the crust, if you prefer. We recommend baking it at 350ºF for about 10-15 minutes. Make sure to completely cool the pie crust before using it with any “no bake” pie recipe. Can I use flavored graham crackers? Yes! Besides plain graham crackers you can also use cinnamon, honey or chocolate graham crackers. 5 from 1 vote Graham Cracker Crust (No Bake) Author Andrea + Stef Course Dessert Cuisine American Prep Time 5 minutes minutes Total Time 35 minutes minutes Print Pin Rate 1 pie crust Quick and easy homemade graham cracker pie crust with only 3 ingredients. Cook ModePrevent your screen from going dark Equipmentmixing bowlspoon or forkpie panflat glass or measuring cup to press the crust into the pie pan Ingredients 1x2x3x▢ ½ cup butter melted▢ 1½ cup graham cracker crumbs▢ ¼ cup sugar InstructionsIn a medium bowl, mix crust ingredients with a spoon or fork to combine. Press into a 9-inch pie pan using your hands, a flat glass, measuring cup or spoon. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight. NutritionCalories: 801kcal | Carbohydrates: 152g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 957mg | Potassium: 386mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 85g | Vitamin A: 198IU | Calcium: 238mg | Iron: 5mg Did you create this? Share it on Instagram and follow us on Pinterest for more cleverly simply recipes. Email Recipe Pin Recipe Share Recipe PinShareTweet