Graham Cracker Pie Shell

Recipe from Nancy Baggett

Adapted by Marian Burros

Updated May 19, 2025

Total Time
15 minutes
Rating
4(36)
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This simple four-ingredient graham cracker pie crust can be filled with pumpkin pie filling, chocolate pudding or any other custard, for a pie that is easier to make than most. —Marian Burros

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Ingredients

Yield:One 9-inch pie shell
  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 1½cups graham-cracker crumbs
  • 1tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1tablespoon canola oil
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Nutritional analysis per serving (1 servings)

783 calories; 41 grams fat; 10 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 16 grams monounsaturated fat; 12 grams polyunsaturated fat; 98 grams carbohydrates; 4 grams dietary fiber; 31 grams sugars; 9 grams protein; 653 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

  2. Step 2

    Spray 10-inch pie plate with cooking spray.

  3. Step 3

    In food processor combine crumbs, butter and oil. Process until mixture is well blended. Add a few drops of water if mixture is too dry.

  4. Step 4

    Press crumbs into pan, and bake for 6 to 9 minutes until just lightly tinged brown. Let stand on wire rack until thoroughly cooled.

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Deborah

Not enough butter to make it hang together. VERY difficult to get into the pie pan. It's baking now. Hope it works for my Key Lime Pie.

frances

its too big of an batch but it is good

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Adapted from "Dream Desserts"

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