Cracker crumb crust for cheesecake Recipe

Name: Cracker crumb crust for cheesecake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: one 9-inch crust
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups (150g) finely crushed salted crackers (like Ritz or saltines); ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar; 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, melted

American · Dessert · 20 min total

Cracker crumb crust for cheesecake recipe videos

A simple, buttery crust made from salted crackers, perfect for no-bake or baked cheesecakes. This crust is easy to press into a pan and holds together beautifully.

10
min prep

10
min cook

8
servings

180
kcal/serving

Ingredients

1 ½ cups (150g) finely crushed salted crackers (like Ritz or saltines)
¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a medium bowl, combine crushed crackers and sugar. Pour melted butter over mixture and stir with a fork until all crumbs are moistened.
Transfer mixture to a 9-inch springform pan or pie plate. Press firmly and evenly into the bottom and up the sides (if desired) using the bottom of a measuring cup or glass.
Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden and set. Let cool completely on a wire rack before filling.

Tips

For a no-bake version, chill the crust for at least 30 minutes instead of baking.
Use food processor to crush crackers into fine crumbs.
Store leftover crust (unfilled) in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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