From no-bake pies and chilled cheesecakes to crunchy bars and candy-like treats, these easy graham cracker recipes turn a pantry staple into a sweet treat.
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No-Bake Cheesecake
From the Recipe Creator:
I've made many cheesecakes and enjoy them all, but they're usually time-consuming. When I first tried this recipe, my husband said it was better than the baked ones, and that was a big plus for me! —Joyce Mummau, Baltimore, Maryland
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Key Lime Blondie Bars
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Here’s my tropical take on a beloved treat. These Key lime bars combine the taste of the classic pie with a blondie batter and cream cheese frosting. You can make a thicker crust if you like. —Kristin LaBoon, Austin, Texas
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Graham Cracker Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
From the Recipe Creator:
When I was in high school, I took these sweet and crunchy squares to bake sales— and they were the first to sell out. I still make them for family and friends who love the classic combination of chocolate and peanut butter. —Christy Asher, Colorado Springs, Colorado
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Pina Colada Lush
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Pina colada lush is such a fantastic warm weather dessert—it’s so light and refreshing, and a breeze to make! I love how the tart pineapple pairs with the sweet coconut. —Jennifer Stowell, Deep River, Iowa
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Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
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After sampling this flavor at an ice cream stand, I kept trying to duplicate it until it was just right. This blueberry cheesecake ice cream is a hit! —Melissa Symington, Neche, North Dakota
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I Want S'more Muffins
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The s'more flavors in these fun muffins with marshmallow creme in the middle are sure to bring back fond childhood memories. —Sally Sibthorpe, Shelby Township, Michigan
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Cherry Delight
From the Recipe Creator:
This smooth and creamy cheesecake-like treat is light, sweet and pretty, too. Convenience products make it quick and easy to prepare. My husband also likes this dessert when I substitute blueberry pie filling. —Lanae Powell, McPherson, Kansas
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Cheesecake Bites
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Satisfy your cheesecake craving with these bite-sized delights! The party favorites are perfect for the holidays. —Esther Neustaeter, La Crete, Alberta
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No-Bake Pumpkin Pie
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This no-bake pumpkin pie includes a delicious cream cheese layer. It's a terrific make-ahead dessert because it needs to refrigerate a few hours.
—Donna Freund, Dubuque, Iowa
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Mini Cheesecake
From the Recipe Creator:
Presto! We turned cheesecake into irresistible bite-sized snacks with these cute little treats. Feel free to use your favorite flavor of jam. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Blueberry Graham Dessert
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When you're short on time but long for cheesecake, try this fruity dessert. Ricotta and cream cheeses give every bit as much flavor as cheesecake without the effort. Instead of making individual servings, you could layer the ingredients in a glass serving bowl. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Magic Cookie Bars
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These rich bar cookies will melt in your mouth! They’re ideal to have on hand for a snack. —Pauline Schrag, Theresa, New York
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Lime Tart
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This treat is the perfect balance between tart and sweet, and the almonds in the crust are just wonderful. This is one of my husband’s favorite desserts. Enjoy! —Charis O'Connell, Mohnton, Pennsylvania
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Blueberry Crumble Tarts
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Pop one in a lunch box, share a batch at work or wait until dessert—these are sweet anytime, anywhere. Sometimes, I refrigerate prepared tarts overnight and bake them while making dinner the next day. Foolproof. —Carole Fraser, North York, Ontario
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No-Bake Cappuccino Dessert
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Summer gatherings call for cool desserts like this one. Lots of the party invites I receive come with a request for this delicious treat. You can make it even more chocolaty by adding cocoa powder to the dry pudding mixes. —Mary Beth Desens, Fredonia, Wisconsin
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S’mores Cheesecake
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This luscious dessert is just as wonderfully tasty as the campfire snack that inspired it. It's a great way to savor a summer classic anytime of year. Our 4-year-old daughter likes it so much that she's requested it for her next birthday! —Robin Andrews, Cary, North Carolina
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Peanut Butter Cream Pie
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During the warm months, it's nice to have this fluffy, no-bake peanut butter pie that's a snap to make. Packed with flavor, this pie gets gobbled up even after a big meal! —Jesse & Anne Foust, Bluefield, West Virginia
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S’mores on a Stick
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My kids love to take these for treats everywhere. That's lucky for me since they are so easy to make. Beside the sprinkles, try mini candies for toppings.—Ronda Weirich, Plains, Kansas
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Reese’s Peanut Butter Cheesecake
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I said I’d take dessert to a holiday party so I tried this recipe. I’m sure you’ll agree it tastes as luscious as it looks! —Dawn Lowenstein, Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania
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Limoncello Cream Pie
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After a big Christmas dinner, we love the cool refreshment of a frozen lemon pie. Limoncello brings a little sophistication to each smooth, creamy slice. —Jessie Grearson-Sapat, Falmouth, Maine
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Key Lime Yogurt Pie
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For a taste of paradise, try this no-bake Key lime pie recipe. It's low in fat, sugar and fuss. It truly is the best Key lime pie recipe ever! —Frances VanFossan, Warren, Michigan
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Layered Pumpkin Dessert
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Pretty layers of cheesecake and pumpkin star in this prize-winning torte. Not too heavy, it's especially nice with a big holiday meal. There's never a morsel left! —Ruth Ann Stelfox, Raymond, Alberta
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Chocolate S'mores Tart
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I created this tart for my kids, who love having s'mores on the fire pit. It’s truly indulgent. We simply can't get enough of the billowy marshmallow topping. —Dina Crowell, Fredericksburg, Virginia
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Lemon Cheesecake Recipe
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Light and creamy, this lemon cheesecake recipe is just the thing for a spring or summer day. —Bonnie Jost, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
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Toffee Chip Thins
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In an attempt to create the "ultimate" cookie, I took the best features from my favorite recipes to create this sweet, crisp cookie. My family can't get enough of them. —Lynae Lang, Wolf Point, Montana
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Lemon Chiffon Blueberry Dessert
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This cool and creamy no-bake dessert is perfect for hot summer days. I sometimes replace raspberries for half of the blueberries to make it look more patriotic. —Jodie Cederquist, Muskegon, Michigan
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Root Beer Float Pie
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This is the kind of recipe your kids will look back on and always remember. And you don't even need to use an oven! —Cindy Reams, Philipsburg, Pennsylvania
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Mini S’mores
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Want to sink your teeth into s’mores all year long? Here’s the answer! Just combine marshmallow creme, chocolate and graham crackers for an awesome bite. —Stephanie Tewell, Elizabeth, Illinois
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Pumpkin Cheesecake
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When I was young we produced several ingredients for this longtime favorite on the farm. We raised pumpkins in our large vegetable garden, and made our own butter and lots of sour cream using milk from our dairy herd. —Evonne Wurmnest, Normal, Illinois
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No-Bake Blueberry Pie
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If you like the taste of fresh blueberries, you'll love this pie. Since it's a breeze to whip up, I make it often, especially in summer. —Milda Anderson, Osceola, Wisconsin
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Creamy Pina Colada Pie
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This is a family favorite and super easy to make. Some like the consistency of this pina colada pie right out of the freezer and others prefer a softer pie—either way it’s delicious! —Jenny Hales, Arcadia, Oklahoma
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Grahams
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Because so many people seem to love the combination of chocolate and peanut butter, I came up with this no-bake cookie recipe.—Geraldine Sliwa, Elgin, Illinois
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Pot of S’mores
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Mom’s easy Dutch oven version of the popular campout treat is so good and gooey. The hardest part is waiting for this to cool so you can devour it. Yum! —June Dress, Meridian, Idaho
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Key Lime Pie
From the Recipe Creator:
We created this refreshing mini pie with a homemade crumb crust and a pudding-like lime filling. If you can’t find Key lime juice, regular lime juice works just fine. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Chocolate Coconut Bars
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With a middle layer of coconut, these sweet chocolaty treats taste similar to a Mounds candy bar! If time is short, don't wait for the chocolate coconut bars to cool—just lay on several thin milk chocolate bars right after you take the pan from the oven and spread them as they melt. —Sharon Skildum, Maple Grove, Minnesota
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Chocolate-Glazed Coconut Almond Cheesecake
From the Recipe Creator:
My idea was to make a cheesecake taste like my favorite candy bar, which has chocolate, coconut and almonds. This cheesecake also works in bite size. Use a mini muffin pan with muffin liners, fill 3/4 full and bake 15-17 minutes. Allow to sit and cool completely before topping with chocolate, coconut and almonds. —Keri Brammer, Lawton, Oklahoma
Graham Cracker Recipes FAQ
What are some no-bake recipes with graham crackers?
Graham crackers fit into many no-bake recipes, whether pressed into a crust for a frozen pie or layered whole between swipes of whipped cream, like a classic icebox cake. You can make full-sized desserts for sharing or individual treats, like these crunchy peanut butter tarts with graham cracker tart shells. These types of desserts are great for warm weather or busy schedules, when you need a make-ahead recipe.
How do I make a graham cracker crust from scratch?
To make a homemade graham cracker crust, combine crushed graham crackers with sugar and just enough melted butter so the crumbs are well-coated but not greasy, then press the mixture into a pie plate or tart pan. Using 1-1/2 cups of graham cracker crumbs, 1/3 cup melted butter and 1/4 cup sugar creates a crust that will hold together, whether refrigerated or baked. For best results, use a flat-bottomed measuring cup to evenly press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of the pan.
What are creative ways to use leftover graham crackers?
If you’re looking for new, creative ways to use leftover graham crackers, try pulsing them until fine and mixing them into cake or cookie batters or using them as a coating for French toast. For something unexpected, graham cracker fried ice cream is crisp, hot and cold at the same time. You can also sandwich any combination of peanut butter, marshmallow cream, Nutella, bananas or flavored cream cheese between two crackers for a quick treat.
