Friday, September 2, 2022

Recipe for a Graham Cracker Crust Without a Food Processor

graham cracker crust recipe
It has been brought to my attention that most cheesecake recipes online, and in many cookbooks, instruct readers to use a food processor to make the graham cracker crust.  Not everyone owns a food processor, therefore today I want to review and share how I crush graham crackers for my cheesecakes without a food processor.  I will also share my graham cracker crust recipe.

I don't own a food processor, but even if I did, I doubt I would get one out, mess it up, and then wash it simply to make a cheesecake graham cracker crust.  My way, the old fashion way, is so much easier!

You only need a gallon size Ziploc bag and a rolling pin. 

 

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How to Crush Graham Crackers for a Graham Cracker Crust

It is very simple to crush graham crackers to make a pie or cheesecake crust.  

Simply place 15 graham cracker sheets* in the gallon size Ziploc bag, zip the bag closed leaving about a half inch open. The half inch opening keeps the bag from busting when crushing the graham crackers.  

Then, roll a rolling pin over the closed Ziploc bag to crush the graham crackers inside the bag.

When the graham crackers are fully crushed, pour them into a large mixing bowl, and throw away the Ziploc bag.

Now, isn't that much easier than washing the food processor bowl, lid & blade! 

 

     *Graham Cracker sheets consist of 4 or more small rectangle or square pieces joined by a scored line. The sheet is the full, unbroken graham cracker. 

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Full Graham Cracker Sheet (Honey Maid brand shown)

Graham Cracker Crust Recipe

    graham cracker crust
  • 2 Cups Crushed Graham Crackers  (15 graham cracker sheets)
  • 2 Tablespoons Sugar
  • 2/3 Cup Melted Butter  (11 Tablespoons) 

Combine all ingredient in a large bowl and mix well with a spatula or spoon. 

Press graham cracker crust in a glass pie plate or springform pan.

Fill with cheesecake or pie filling and bake according to specific recipe.

making a graham cracker crust

homemade cheesecake



 


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8 comments:

  1. Oh, yum. Wish I'd known you were going to be working on a cheesecake for this review. I would have been glad to come over and help 'crush' graham crackers for the reward of a piece of your cheesecake. LOL. This just goes to show you that the simple solution is often the best solution. Thanks for the reminder, Sylvestermouse.

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  2. Oh my goodness, this is just what I needed to go with my coffee this morning. I love how easy it is to make your graham cracker crust and agree wholeheartedly that you don't need that food processor to do this job! I do have one and use it for many other applications, but graham crust isn't one of them for me either! Thanks for this great tip Sylvestermouse Cynthia!

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  3. Oh Wow!! I'm coming over with Pat!! Save a slice of that for me!! I 100% agree that is the easiest way to make gram cracker crust. We never use our food processor to make it either.

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  4. I adore cheesecake and although I now make the crusts with sugar-free, low carb cookie crumbs (usually shortbread or chocolate), l do sometimes miss being able to eat a traditional graham cracker crust. The traditional method of crushing them is rarely used any longer, but having used it myself when I was younger, I agree with you that it makes clean-up quicker and easier!

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  5. That looks so good! I love a graham cracker crust especially on a cheesecake. I have to say I do it your way (or buy them crushed) and I never ever use a food processor. I'm a big fan of few kitchen appliances! Your cheesecake looks so delicious.

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  6. Your cheesecake is calling my name. One of my absolute favorite desserts. I am all for simplifying everything that happens in my kitchen. Great tip! Maybe I'll make a cherry cheesecake this weekend now that you have enticed me with this review.

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  7. That is how I would make a graham cracker crust. Simple and delicious. Thanks for sharing

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  8. I don't currently own a food processor so this is a useful tip for me. Thankyou so much for sharing the method and recipe and now I want cheesecake!!! Yours looks delicious !!

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