What Makes a Great Graham Cracker Pie Crust?
Pie fillings can be easy to prepare, but pie crusts can be a little intimidating. A prepared pie crust removes the preparation time and stress from your dessert preparations while providing a uniform consistency that makes it an ideal choice for any pie. With a graham cracker crust you can make homemade cheesecake, fruit pies and key lime pie in a snap. For a great twist on the traditional pumpkin or sweet potato pie, use a graham cracker crust and sprinkle the top with graham cracker crumbs. The toasty richness and added crunch will bring everyone back for seconds. Our chefs define high-quality prepared graham cracker pie crusts as having a golden brown color and a high structural integrity. They should hold together well and have a sandy texture with a fine, even crumb. The low aroma should have a complex character that delivers a combination of graham, toasty, buttery and brown sugar notes. There should be no aroma off notes, including cardboard, musty and stale notes. Graham cracke