Graham Cracker Crust

Name: Graham Cracker Crust
Yield: Makes one 9-inch crust
Ingredients: 12 graham cracker sheets (6 ounces), broken into pieces, or 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs; 6 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled, plus more for pie plate; 3 tablespoons sugar; Pinch of salt

January 24, 2012

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The crumbly texture of a graham cracker crust pairs best with creamy fillings; it is extremely easy to make—just combine cookie crumbs with melted butter and a small amount of sugar, press the mixture into a pie plate, and bake.

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