Cracker Crust for Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Cracker Crust for Cheesecake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: one 9-inch crust
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups crushed buttery crackers (such as Ritz, about 40 crackers); 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

American · Dessert · 20 min total

Cracker Crust for Cheesecake recipe videos

This buttery, salty-sweet cracker crust is a quick and easy alternative to traditional graham cracker crust, perfect for cheesecakes and no-bake desserts.

10
min prep

10
min cook

8
servings

175
kcal/serving

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups crushed buttery crackers (such as Ritz, about 40 crackers)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a medium bowl, combine crushed crackers and sugar. Stir in melted butter until evenly moistened.
Press mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate or springform pan.
Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden. Cool completely before filling.

Tips

For a no-bake crust, chill in freezer for 20 minutes instead of baking.
Store leftover crust in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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