Erin’s Recipe Rundown
Texture: Crisp with a satisfying crunch.
Taste: Buttery, sweet graham cracker crust.
Ease: 4 simple ingredients and 20 minutes is all you need!
Top Tips: When pressing the mixture into the pie pan, focus on the sides first and then work your way towards the middle to achieve an even crust.
Recommended GF Flour: A little measure-for-measure flour helps hold the crushed gluten-free graham crackers together for the perfect crust!
Would I make these again? 100% yes! This gluten-free graham cracker crust is the perfect base for so many pies. It’s a go-to recipe in my house!
xoxo erin
This post was originally published in November 2022. It was updated with new instructions in March 2025.
Every baker should have a great graham cracker crust recipe in their back pocket and this is the BEST gluten-free version for buttery, crisp crust!
All you need to do is swap out the graham crackers with your favorite gluten-free graham cracker brand, then you can enjoy the same traditional pie crust we all know and love. Plus, this recipe’s versatility makes it the perfect base for all of your favorite gluten-free pies!
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From Sharron: “WOW!! This taste just like regular crust! You are amazing, thank you! I see a lot of pies in my future.“
Table of Contents
- Erin’s Recipe Rundown
- Ingredients You’ll Need
- How to Make Gluten-Free Graham Cracker Crust
- How to Use This Crust
- Make-Ahead/Storage/Freezing Instructions
- Are graham crackers gluten-free?
- Can this gluten-free graham cracker crust be made dairy-free?
- How do I prevent a crumbly crust?
- Gluten-Free Graham Cracker Crust Tips
- More Gluten-Free Desserts
- Gluten-Free Graham Cracker Crust Recipe
Ingredients You’ll Need
Here are a few notes on some of the key ingredients to make this gluten-free graham cracker crust. Jump to the recipe card below for the exact measurements.
- Gluten-free graham cracker crumbs: You can quickly make your own gluten-free crumbs by blending gluten-free graham crackers in a food processor. I like to use Schar brand, but here are all of the top brands of gluten-free graham crackers! You can also use them to make these s’mores bars!
- Gluten-free flour: A tablespoon of gluten-free measure-for-measure flour helps the crushed graham crackers to hold together for the best texture!
- Brown sugar: Brown sugar adds a bit of moisture, flavor, and sweetness to this crust. Granulated sugar will also work, if needed!
- Butter: Use your favorite butter for this crust. I just don’t recommend using margarine— only real butter will give you the ideal results! If needing dairy-free, opt for your favorite dairy-free butter.
You also might like this gluten-free Oreo pie crust.
How to Make Gluten-Free Graham Cracker Crust
Here’s an overview of how to make this recipe. You can jump to the recipe for the full instructions!
- Using a food processor: Blend the graham crackers until they’re crumbs.
- In a large bowl: Add the graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and gluten-free flour to the bowl. Mix until well-combined.
- Add moisture: Pour the melted butter into the mixture and stir until fully combined. You want all of the crumbs to be moistened.
- In a pie pan: Pour the crust mixture into the 9 x 1.5-inch pie pan. I love this one!
- Form the crust: Press the crust mixture firmly into the pan, focusing first on the sides and then working your way towards the middle.
- Bake the crust: With the oven on 350°F, bake the crust for 8-10 minutes. Remove it from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes. Once it’s cool, add your favorite filling!
How to Use This Crust
Now that you have the BEST gluten-free graham cracker crust recipe, the possibilities are endless! Cream pies, fruit pies, or even cheesecakes go perfectly with this crust.
Any pie that calls for an Oreo crust can also be made with a graham cracker pie crust, and vice versa. It just depends on your preference!
If you’re stumped on what to make with your baked crust, here are some of my favorite pie recipes for inspiration:
Make-Ahead/Storage/Freezing Instructions
To Make-Ahead: You can prepare the crust 1-2 days before serving. Just make the crust and store properly, then add the filling and enjoy!
To Store: Let the crust cool, cover with plastic wrap, and store at room temperature for 1-2 days until ready to fill and serve.
To Freeze: Wrap it tightly with plastic wrap and place in a freezer bag or airtight container. Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw before filling by letting it sit out at room temperature (10 minutes).
Are graham crackers gluten-free?
No, not all graham crackers are gluten-free. I like to use Schar gluten-free graham crackers for this recipe, but for a full breakdown of the options, check out this post on the top brands of gluten-free graham crackers!
Can this gluten-free graham cracker crust be made dairy-free?
Yes! Replace the butter with dairy-free butter and double-check the label when buying gluten-free graham crackers ensure they are dairy-free too.
How do I prevent a crumbly crust?
Make sure all of the graham cracker crumbs are moistened once the melted butter has been stirred into the mixture. If the mixture seems too dry, it may not have enough butter to stick together. The gluten-free flour will also help the crust bind together so don’t skip this ingredient!
Also, make sure you firmly press the mixture into the pie pan so that it is pressed tightly enough to stick together as the crust bakes.
Gluten-Free Graham Cracker Crust Tips
- When pressing the crust into the pan, start with the sides first. This will ensure you have enough crumbs for the sides and will more evenly disperse the mixture.
- Consider substituting graham crackers with a different variation of crisp, gluten-free cookies, such as: gluten-free Oreos, chocolate wafers, gluten-free digestive biscuits, etc. You may also like my recipe for gluten-free Oreo pie crust!
- A measuring cup is the perfect tool to get an even, firm crust as you press the crumbs into the pan.
- Press the crust into a spring-form pan if you’re making a cheesecake!
- If your crust falls down on the sides while in the oven, you can use your measuring cup to patch the sides while it is still hot.
More Gluten-Free Desserts
Gluten-Free Graham Cracker Crust
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups (180g) gluten-free graham cracker crumbs I use one 5.6oz box of Schar graham crackers
- 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon gluten-free measure-for-measure flour
- 4 tablespoons (56g) butter melted and slightly cooled
Instructions
- Blend graham crackers in a food processor until they turn into crumbs. Pour the graham cracker crumbs into a large mixing bowl.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Combine the gluten-free graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar and flour in a mixing bowl and mix until well combined.
- Add the melted butter and stir until fully combined and all of the crumbs are moistened.
- Press the crumbs firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9 x 1.5-inch pie pan. (Tip: Do the sides first!)
- Bake at 350°F for 8-10 minutes. Remove the crust from the oven and set aside to cool for 10 minutes while you make the filling.
Could You do a Banoffee pie with this crust? Anything special to think about?
Would you do anything different if using this recipe for a cheesecake crust?
Hi Nancy, this crust works great for cheesecake! We’d recommend pressing the crust into a spring-form pan when making cheesecake. We hope you enjoy and we’d love to hear how it goes!
Could you make a pumpkin pie using this crust? If so, do you have any tips of how to bake it? Thanks!!
Hi Emily, yes you can use this crust for pumpkin pie! You can follow the recipe as is then follow the filling’s instructions from there. For example, you can use the filling portion of this gf pumpkin pie recipe with this gf graham cracker crust recipe. We hope you enjoy the pie!
I love how easy this is! Thanks so much for sharing! It is now my new favorite crust for dessert pies!
This graham cracker crust is sooo satisfying and delicious. Used it for my mother’s birthday and the pie is a hit!
WOW!! This taste just like regular crust! You are amazing, thank you! I see a lot of pies in my future.
I’m so glad you like the recipe! Cheers to many pies in your future!
My GF kiddo recently requested key lime pie for his birthday, and this was the crust recipe I used. It turned out great and tasted just like a regular graham cracker crust!
You would never know that the crust is gluten free! Super delicious! I plan to make this recipe from now on. Its just as tasty and isn’t too hard on the stomach.
I always bought graham cracker crusts from the store, so it was my first time making it from scratch! Turned out perfect! Thanks