Ingredient

Graham Cracker Crust

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Source

Animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Manufacturers use graham cracker crust as a convenient and flavorful base for desserts like …

What it is

A graham cracker crust is a pre-made base for pies and cheesecakes, typically made from crushed graham crackers, sugar, and butter or margarine. The graham crackers themselves are usually made from graham flour (a type of whole wheat flour), sweeteners, and leavening agents.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use graham cracker crust as a convenient and flavorful base for desserts like cheesecakes, pies, and tarts. Its slightly sweet and crunchy texture complements a wide variety of fillings.

Health notes

Graham cracker crust is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as intended in food. It is primarily a source of carbohydrates and sugars. Regulatory bodies like JECFA have evaluated the ingredients commonly found in graham crackers and crusts. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects from typical consumption levels.

Allergen info

Graham cracker crust contains wheat, which is one of the 9 FDA major allergens. It may also contain soy or milk ingredients depending on the specific recipe or added emulsifiers and fats. Gluten is present due to the wheat content.

Products containing Graham Cracker Crust

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Edge Innovations Peteet's Famous Cheesecakes, Cheesecake, Key Lime, Key Lime Other Frozen Desserts High in saturated fat — 80% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 43% DV per serving 306kcal 4.1Protein 19.1Fat 31.3Carbs Edge Innovations Strawberry Delight Cheesecake Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 85% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 45% DV per serving 320kcal 4.8Protein 19.7Fat 32.6Carbs Hugo VPM, LLC Apple Pie Cheesecake, Apple Pie Other Frozen Desserts High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving High in added sugars — 50% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 23% DV per serving 336kcal 3.5Protein 20.4Fat 36.3Carbs Hugo VPM, LLC Cherry Pie Cheesecake, Cherry Pie Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving High in added sugars — 48% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 23% DV per serving 336kcal 3.5Protein 20.4Fat 34.5Carbs Ahold USA, Inc. Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake, Strawberry Swirl Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 345kcal 4.4Protein 18.6Fat 38.9Carbs Kraft Heinz Foods Company Raspberry Cheesecake Sundae Low-Fat Cheesecake Flavored Ice Cream Over A Graham Cracker Crust, Topped With Raspberry Sauce And White Chocolatey Cheesecake Bits, Raspberry Cheesecake Sundae Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt 217kcal 3.3Protein 5.8Fat 36.7Carbs Kraft Heinz Foods Company Raspberry Cheesecake Sundae Low-Fat Cheesecake Flavored Ice Cream Over A Graham Cracker Crust, Topped With Raspberry Sauce And White Chocolatey Pieces, Raspberry Cheesecake Sundae Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt 217kcal 3.3Protein 5.8Fat 36.7Carbs

GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Oui Cherry Cheesecake Layered Dessert Yogurt/Yogurt Substitutes High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving High in added sugars — 28% DV per serving 263kcal 3.0Protein 15.2Fat 27.3Carbs

GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Oui Key Lime Pie Layered Dessert Yogurt/Yogurt Substitutes High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving High in added sugars — 34% DV per serving 293kcal 3.0Protein 17.2Fat 30.3Carbs

GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Oui Caramel Cheesecake Layered Dessert Yogurt/Yogurt Substitutes High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving High in added sugars — 32% DV per serving 273kcal 3.0Protein 16.2Fat 28.3Carbs GENERAL MILLS SALES INC. Oui Cherry and Caramel Cheesecake Layered Dessert Variety 8 Count Yogurt/Yogurt Substitutes High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving High in added sugars — 28% DV per serving 263kcal 3.0Protein 15.2Fat 27.3Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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