Graham Cracker Crust Recipe

Ingredients

• 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs ((180g))
• 6 to 8 tablespoons unsalted butter ((87g to 113g), melted)
• ¼ cup granulated sugar ((50g))

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, stir together graham cracker crumbs, 6 tablespoons of melted butter, and sugar until well moistened. Pinch the crumbs between your thumb, and pointer and middle fingers. If they feel moist and stick together when released from the pinch, they are ready to be pressed in the pan. If they feel dry, sandy, and lose their shape when released from the pinch, stir in more butter, 1 tablespoon at a time.

3. 3

   Firmly press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan. Use the flat-bottom of a measuring cup or glass to firmly press the bottom of the crust, and your fingers to press the sides into the pan.

4. 4

   Bake until aromatic and golden about 8-10 minutes. Set aside to cool completely.