Type Pie crust Created by Monroe Boston Strause | Course Dessert | |
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Main ingredients Usually graham crackers, sugar, butter or vegetable oil Variations Chocolate graham cracker crust Other information Popular in the United States Similar Graham cracker, Cracker, Key lime pie, Filling, Dessert bar | ||
How to make graham cracker crust
Graham cracker crust is a style of pie crust made from crushed graham crackers. Graham crackers are a sweet American cracker made from unbleached, whole wheat graham flour. The crust is usually flavored and stiffened with butter or vegetable oil and sometimes sugar. Graham cracker crust is a very common type of crust for cheesecakes and cream pies in America.
Contents
Variations use crushed cookies or Nilla wafers as substitutes for the graham crackers.
Pumpkin pie with graham cracker crust
Origin
The invention of the graham cracker crust is credited to Monroe Boston Strause, who was known as the Pie King and also invented the chiffon pie.
References
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