Graham Cracker Pie Crust
A Graham Cracker Pie Crust is a no-bake, crumbly base for pies and tarts, made from crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and sugar. It's a staple in American home baking, particularly popular for no-bake cheesecakes, cream pies, and key lime pies.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This crust is high in carbohydrates and fat, with minimal protein. A typical serving (about 1/8 of a 9-inch crust) provides roughly 120-150 calories, primarily from the butter and sugar.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 130 kcal |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Carbs | 18 g |
| Fat | 6 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 7 g |
| Sodium | 120 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Calcium | 20 mg |
| Potassium | 45 mg |
| Magnesium | 10 mg |
| Phosphorus | 35 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.2 mg |
| Folate | 30 mcg |
| Copper | 0.1 mg |
Per 1/8 of a 9-inch crust (about 30 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it represents a mid-20th century shift towards convenience cooking in the U.S., offering a quick, foolproof alternative to traditional pastry dough. Nutritionally, it's a dense source of quick energy from simple carbs and saturated fat.
