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.
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.
Full Graham Cracker Sheet (Honey Maid brand shown) |
Graham Cracker Crust Recipe
- 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.
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Recipe for a Graham Cracker Crust Without a Food Processor Written by:
© 2022 Cynthia Sylvestermouse