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Basic Graham Cracker Crust Recipe

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A simple graham cracker crust can be used for a variety of recipes. your graham cracker crust can be the base of your quiche or can line an elegant cheesecake. This easy graham cracker pie crust recipe uses just three simple ingredients and is also vegan.

See also: More easy pie crust recipes

Ingredients:

  • 8-10 whole graham crackers
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup margarine, melted

Preparation:

Place the graham crackers into a plastic bag and use a rolling pin to make fine crumbs.

Pour the crumbs into a bowl and add the sugar and melted margarine. Stir well.

Pour the mix into a pie pan and use your hands or the back of a large sppon to press the mixture into the bottom oand sides of the pie pan.

If you need to pre-bake the pie crust, bake for 8 minutes at 375 degrees. Otherwise, chill the crust before using.

User Reviews

 4 out of 5
Cracker Crust needs no additional sugar, Guest PeaceDiva

Crusts are perfectly sweet by themselves when you use packaged graham crackers. Enjoy.

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