Lite Graham Cracker Pie Crust Recipes

GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST I

Steps:

• Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, melted butter or margarine, and cinnamon until well blended . Press mixture into an 8 or 9 inch pie plate.
• Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 7 minutes. Cool. If recipe calls for unbaked pie shell, just chill for about 1 hour.

HEALTHIER GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a medium bowl, mix together graham cracker crumbs, cocoa powder, yogurt, and brown sugar. Press mixture firmly into a 9 inch pie pan.
• Bake in preheated oven for 5 minutes.

LITE GRAHAM CRACKER PIE CRUST

Steps:

• Break the graham crackers into pieces and place in the bowl of a food processor.
• Process into fine crumbs.
• Measure the crumbs and be sure you use 1 1/4 crumbs and no less and no more (adjusst amount).
• Return crumbs to food processor, add the sugar, and process a few seconds to mix well.
• Add the margarine or butter and process about 20 seconds, or until the mixture is moist and crumbly and holds together when pinched.
• If the mixture seems too dry, mix in more margarine, 1/2 teaspoons at a time, until the proper consistency is reached.
• Coat a 9" pan with cooking spray, and use the back of a spoon to press the mixture against the bottom and sides of the pan, forming an even crust (periodically dip spoon in sugar to prevent sticking).
• Use fingers to finish pressing the crust firmly against the bottom and sides of the pan.
• Bake at 350 degrees F for 9 minute or until the edges feel firm and dry.
• Cool to room temperature before filling.

HOMEMADE GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the crumbs and sugar; add butter and blend well. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9-in. pie plate., Refrigerate for 30 minutes before filling, or bake at 375° until crust is lightly browned, 8-10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack before filling.

GRAHAM CRACKER PIE CRUST

Steps:

• Combine crumbs and sugar in medium sized bowl. Stir in the melted butter until thoroughly blended.
• Pack mixture firmly into a 9-inch pie pan and press firmly to bottom and sides, bringing crumbs evenly up to the rim.
• Chill one hour before filling or bake in a 350 degree oven for 8 minutes, cool, chill and fill.