Perfect Graham Cracker Crust

This pie recipe, Perfect Graham Cracker Crust, leans on graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar and flour. It makes 1 9-inch crust and takes about 25 minutes.

• Yield 1 9-inch crust
• Ready in 25 minutes
• Prep 15 minutes
• Cook 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 12-13 rectangle graham crackers) -
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 6 tablespoons butter, melted (I use salted)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Combine the graham crackers, sugar, and flour in a medium bowl. Stir to combine.
3. Add the butter and stir until the graham cracker crumbs are evenly moistened.
4. Scatter the crumbs across the bottom of a 9-inch pie plate. Use your fingers to lightly press the crumbs into an even layer on the bottom and up the sides of the pie plate.
5. Grab a 1/3- or 1/2-cup measuring cup and use the bottom of the measuring cup to press the crumbs into a tighter layer across the bottom and into the sides of the pie plate.
6. Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes until fragrant and set (don't let it brown too much).

Chill the cheesecake until the center is fully set.