Graham-cracker Crust (microwave)

PaulaG's Note:

I have used this over and over again. It is quick and easy, eliminating the need for those expensive premade crusts.

• Total Time: 12 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 2 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 1 pie crust

• 1⁄3; cup butter , melted
• 10 full graham crackers

Directions:

1. Break the graham crackers into the food processor bowl.
2. Process until fine crumb consistency.
3. Pour the melted butter into the processor bowl and pulse until well blended.
4. Pour the crumb mixture into a 9-inch microwave safe glass pie dish.
5. Press crumb mixture firmly into pie dish.
6. Microwave on high for 1 to 2 minutes; rotating dish one-fourth turn every 30 seconds.
7. Watch carefully to ensure that crust does not burn.
8. Allow crust to rest and cool before filling.

Reviews

[Lavender Lynn]

Easy and delicious. I had graham cracker crumbs leftover from Christmas. Other recipes call for sugar but didn't need it at all. Plenty sweet enough. Made for AZ/NZ tag.

[Lucky in Bayview]

Worked like a charm! Thanks for posting this easy, breezy recipe.

[ElaineAnn]

Thanks Paula for a great crust that doesn't require turning on the oven! I used this for Creamy Lemon Pie (Light) #96877 for a tasty treaat on a hot day! Made for Choose your Event party.