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    Home » Pies & Tarts

    Gluten Free Graham Cracker Crust

    Published: Nov 4, 2022 by Tiffany · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment.

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    If you're gluten free and/or dairy free, you know it can sometimes be hard to find good products to replace the things you love. The good news is, it is so easy to make a homemade gluten free graham cracker crust that is can be used for a cheesecake or pie, you'll never need another store bought crust again.

    Pie filling being spread into a gluten free graham cracker crust.

    It is worth noting that this recipe can be used for any cookie or cracker that doesn't contain a filling. So vanilla wafers, pretzels, saltine crackers, gingersnaps - go wild! This recipe goes great with my no bake peanut butter pie.

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    Ingredients

    Ingredients for gluten free graham cracker crust.
    • Gluten Free Graham Crackers - I have made this recipe with both Schar brand graham crackers and Kinnikinnick graham crackers. I haven't tried any other brands of gluten free graham crackers, but I'm sure your favorite brand will work just fine.
    • Vegan Butter - I used Country Crock Plant Butter for this recipe. If you're not dairy free, use regular butter in the same measure.
    • Sugar - The sugar is crucial because it is what holds the crumbs together.
    • Salt

    See recipe card for quantities.

    Substitutions & Variations

    • Substitute any brand of gluten free graham crackers in the same measure. You will need approximately 8 ounces of graham crackers to produce 2 cups of crumbs.
    • Substitute another type of cookie or cracker that doesn't have icing or filling - gingersnaps, shortbread cookies, vanilla wafers, ritz style crackers, saltines, pretzels.
    • If you're not dairy free, feel free to use dairy butter in this recipe in the same measure.
    • Substitute melted coconut oil for the melted butter.

    Instructions

    This crust is very easy to make. The only equipment you'll need is a food processor and a pie plate. See my note below if you don't have a food processor.

    Gluten free graham cracker crumbs in a food processor.

    STEP 1: Place your gluten free graham crackers in a food processor and pulse until they resemble coarse crumbs.

    Ingredients for graham cracker crust combined in a large bowl.

    STEP 2: Combine the graham cracker crumbs with all of the remaining ingredients in a large bowl.

    Ingredients combined together until it resembles wet sand.

    STEP 3: Mix the ingredients together until they are thoroughly combined and resemble wet sand.

    Graham cracker crumbs being pressed into a pie plate with a measuring cup.

    STEP 4: Spread the graham cracker crumb mixture into your pie pan and press into an even layer using the bottom of a measuring cup.

    Tip

    If you don't have a food processor, place the crackers inside a large ziploc bag. Seal the bag and then smash the crackers using a rolling pin or heavy pan.

    Gluten free graham cracker pie crust in a white pie dish.

    Storage

    Make this recipe ahead of time and freeze. Wrap the cooled crust in several layers of plastic wrap and store in a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before filling.

    If you try this recipe, please leave a 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 star rating and let me know how you liked it in the comments below.

    Recipe

    A gluten free graham cracker crust in a white pie plate.

    Gluten Free Graham Cracker Crust

    This easy homemade gluten free graham cracker crust will become your new go to for cheesecakes and pies.
    Author: Tiffany
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Calories: 1395kcal

    Ingredients

    • 2 Cups Gluten Free Graham Cracker Crumbs about 8 ounce of crackers
    • 6 Tablespoons Vegan Butter melted
    • ¼ Cup Sugar
    • ¼ teaspoon Salt

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
    • Add gluten free graham crackers to a food process and pulse until they resemble coarse sand.
      2 Cups Gluten Free Graham Cracker Crumbs
    • Pour the cracker crumbs into a large bowl.
    • Add the melted butter, sugar and salt to the cracker crumbs and stir until they are well combined.
      6 Tablespoons Vegan Butter, ¼ Cup Sugar, ¼ teaspoon Salt
    • Pour the crumb mixture into your pie plate. Spread it around and use a flat bottomed surface (measuring cup or glass) to press the crumbs into an even layer.
    • Bake in preheated oven for 9-10 minutes. Cool before filling.
    Calories: 1395kcal | Carbohydrates: 178g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 71g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Monounsaturated Fat: 28g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Sodium: 2232mg | Potassium: 322mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 89g | Vitamin A: 3208IU | Calcium: 134mg | Iron: 7mg
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    Tiffany

    Tiffany is the recipe developer, stylist and food photographer behind Well Fed Baker. As a lifelong baker who had to go gluten free and dairy free in 2016, Tiffany strives to share allergen friendly recipes that never feel like they are free from anything.

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