This easy gluten free graham cracker crust comes together SO quickly. It's deliciously sweet and buttery, and tends to be my favorite part of just about any pie. Use this recipe to whip up my gluten free key lime pie or one of my many cheesecakes!
When it comes to pie or cheesecake, I just love a good graham cracker crust. I always ask whoever is serving if they can give me extra crust! And it's not just the flavor that I love -- it's also how EASY it is to whip up this crust.
Unlike a traditional flaky pie crust, you don't need to chill or roll out the dough. There's also no need to blind bake (which is when you bake the dough by itself using pie weights). And it only calls for 3 ingredients!
So whether you're making a pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving, a mini egg cheesecake for Easter, or a no-bake treat, this is the perfect crust that comes together in just a few minutes.
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Ingredient Notes & Substitutions
- Gluten free graham crackers: When it comes to gluten free graham crackers, you have a few options. My favorite store-bought brand is Pamela's, and I've always had success using these graham crackers for my crusts. You can also make homemade gluten free graham crackers, which is super easy and delicious, too.
- Brown sugar: I like to use light brown sugar in my crust, but dark brown will work just as well. You will notice some subtle differences in flavor.
- Unsalted butter: Unlike traditional pie crust, which calls for cold butter, you'll need melted butter here.
Step-by-Step Instructions
STEP ONE: Start by using a food processor to grind the graham crackers into fine crumbs. Transfer the crumbs to a medium mixing bowl.
STEP TWO: Add the brown sugar and give the mixture a good mix to incorporate.
STEP THREE: Add in the melted butter and stir well until the entire mixture is moist.
STEP FOUR: Transfer the mixture into a greased pie dish or springform pan. Use your hands or the back of a measuring cup to tightly pack in the crust. Store the crust in the refrigerator while you work on whatever filling you will be making!
Expert Tips
- If possible, I recommend using a scale to weigh your graham cracker crumbs. This is the best way to ensure accuracy. It's practically impossible for me to tell you how many individual cookies you will need for this recipe, because different brands and recipes will yield different results depending on the size of cookie!
- If you don't have a food processor, you can try loading up the graham crackers in a large zip-top bag and use a rolling pin to crush into crumbs. You may even want to double up the bags in case of tearing.
- It usually takes a bit of stirring to really ensure that the melted butter is incorporated. Once the mixture is fully moist, you're ready to go.
- It's very important to chill the crust while you work on your filling. This helps keep it together, since we are not pre-baking the crust.
Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe will yield one 9-inch pie crust. You can also use it in an 8-inch pan or pie dish, it will just be a slightly thicker crust.
Absolutely! For a different spin on this crust recipe, instead of graham crackers, try gluten free gingersnaps or gluten free Oreos.
No! That's what makes this crust so quick and easy to make. You will fill the crust before baking.
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📖 Recipe
Gluten Free Graham Cracker Crust
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups (150g) gluten free graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup (50g) light brown sugar packed
- 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter melted
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and the brown sugar.1 ½ cups (150g) gluten free graham cracker crumbs, ¼ cup (50g) light brown sugar
- Stir in the melted butter and continue stirring until mixture is moist.6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter
- Transfer to the prepared pan and pack in tightly. Chill the crust while you make the filling. Once the crust is filled, bake per your filling's recipe instructions.
Notes
- My favorite store-bought gluten free graham crackers is Pamela's. Alternately, you can make your own homemade graham crackers.
- You can substitute dark brown sugar if that is what you have on hand, but it will alter the flavor.
- You will need a food processor to grind the graham crackers into fine crumbs.
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