Graham Cracker & Pecan Crust
I really wish “dessert back pocket” was a literal thing. Yum. Anyhoo, it’s November which means it is officially PIE TIME! At our Thanksgivings every year, we stuff ourselves with turkey, potatoes, rolls, green beans, etc. to the point of a food coma. We are all so full that we have to wait for dessert. Now that’s full. A couple hours later when our stomach muscles can move again, we begin the pie feast. The best kind of feast. So in eager anticipation of pie feasting, I bring you this Brown Sugar Pecan Graham Cracker Crust that you need in your life! It is no fail, SO easy and delicious, goes with almost any pie, way better than store bought and made extra special by the addition of nutty pecans all balanced by the butter and brown sugar. Now, I usually don’t like crust enough to just eat it plain – but I was literally eating this homemade graham cracker crust with pecans straight out of my food processor. Soon you’ll taste why… This Brown Sugar Pecan Graham Cracker Crust is begging to be filled with anything your heart desires and your mind can dream up! This pecan crust is so good and so easy you will be making pies before and after Thanksgiving! Life as it should be.
Pecan Crust Ingredients
This can be made as a no bake graham cracker crust, or as a traditional baked graham cracker crust. Either way, the ingredients list is the same:
Graham crackers: You’ll need to use 6 whole sheets of graham crackers, which is roughly 1 cup of crumbs. Pecans: Use raw, unsalted pecans for this easy graham cracker crust recipe. Unsalted butter: I prefer using unsalted butter in my baked goods so I can control the amount of salt in the recipe. Brown sugar: Brown sugar works nicely in this recipe because it sweetens the crust and adds a slight molasses flavor.
How to make Graham Cracker Pie Crust
And voila!
Graham Cracker Pie Crust Tips
Use fresh graham crackers: Don’t use stale graham crackers to make this pecan pie crust recipe. You want the crumbs to be crispy so the pie crust has a nice texture. Buy pre-made crumbs: If you don’t have a food processor, you can also buy pre-crushed graham cracker crumbs at the grocery store. Use unsalted butter: I almost always add salt to my desserts to enhance the flavor and balance out the sweetness. However, I always use unsalted butter since different brands contain different amounts of salt!
Pecan Graham Cracker Crust Recipe Variations
Make it gluten-free: This graham cracker-pecan crust can easily be made gluten-free by using your favorite gluten-free graham crackers. Use different nuts: I love making this homemade graham cracker crust with pecans, but pistachios, walnuts, or another neutral nut can be used too. Use flavored graham crackers: Depending on the dessert you’re making, you could experiment with using flavored graham crackers to make this pecan crust. Chocolate or cinnamon graham crackers would taste great with the pecans!
How to Store a Pecan Crust
If storing just the graham cracker-pecan pie crust, you’ll need to cover it with plastic wrap and refrigerate it (if no-bake) or leave it on the counter (if baked). One you add the filling, the way you store the entire pie will be determined by what the pie is.
Can I make graham cracker pie crust in advance?
Yes! You can completely prepare the homemade graham cracker crust 24 hours in advance of filling and cover with plastic wrap.
Can I freeze graham cracker pie crust
Yes! Cover the homemade graham cracker crust with a few layers of plastic wrap (press tightly to the crust) and freeze for up to 3 months. To thaw, place on your counter overnight.
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