Pie crust has always scared me. When I think of pie crust, I think about having to make dough and roll it out perfectly and then transfer it from your counter top to the pie pan without breaking it. The rolling pin and rolled dough is a challenge I just haven’t mastered yet. But fortunately, there are other options when it comes to pie crust. Graham cracker pie crust is one of my absolute favorites. Not only is it delicious, but it’s actually really easy to make.
The flavors in a graham cracker pie crust go so well with so many flavors. Especially our s’mores pudding pie (OMG). Since the first time I tasted a graham cracker pie crust, I’ve been on the hunt for the perfect recipe. I tried so many and never really loved how they turned out. Some were too salty, some were too sweet. I personally love the idea of adding as few ingredients as possible and not using the added sugar, since graham crackers have sugar in them already.
After many trials and a number of failed attempts, I’ve finally figured out the perfect recipe for this toasted coconut graham cracker crust and I’m so excited to share it with you!
The first thing you are going to do when you make your toasted coconut graham cracker pie crust is put your shredded coconut in the oven. I use sweetened coconut because it helps make up for the sugar we won’t be using. While the coconut is toasting, you are going to turn the graham crackers into crumbs. You can actually buy them in the store already ground up but I have found that they are not as sweet and have a slightly different flavor as they do when you grind them up yourself.
I use a food processor. It’s easier and will save you a great deal of time. If you don’t have a food processor, you can also place the graham crackers in a sealed bag and crush them. I also use the honey graham crackers. You are going to grind up about a sleeve and a half (11-12 full graham crackers). This may vary depending on the brand. You want to have a cup and a half total, once they are ground up.
Make sure to keep an eye on the toasted coconut so that it doesn’t burn. I let it bake for 5 minutes, remove, stir it around a bit, put it back in for another 5 minutes and continue until the coconut is toasted. Once it’s done, remove it and put it into the food processor and grind it up so you can combine it with your graham cracker crumbs.
Lastly, you will need to melt the butter. The easiest way I’ve found to do it is to stick it in a microwave safe bowl and microwave it for 20 seconds at a time until it’s completely melted. The amount of butter may vary, depending on how well your mixture comes together. If you feel your toasted coconut graham cracker pie crust mix is more on the crumbly side, feel free to add another melted tablespoon of butter, until it falls apart less. Make sure to mix it well to assure that the butter is fully mixed in.
You can use a 9.5″ pie dish or a springform pan. If you use the pan, make sure to add a circle of parchment paper at the bottom. This will make it easier to cut and serve!
This toasted coconut graham cracker pie crust can be used for any filling you’d like. Consider pudding, custard, key lime, cheesecake… the possibilities are endless. It’s so good, I can eat it plain, straight out of the oven or even with some melted chocolate spread on top. My husband thinks the flavor resembles a granola bar, and I think he’s right!
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Toasted Coconut Graham Cracker Pie Crust
Description
This toasted coconut graham cracker pie crust works well with any pie filling including pudding, custard, key lime or cheesecake.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
- 10 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°
- Spread the sweetened coconut on a baking sheet and put in the oven for 5 minutes. Remove, stir and return to the oven for another 5 minutes. Continue until coconut is browned and toasted. Be careful not to burn it.
- Meanwhile, place your graham crackers in a food processor and grind them into crumbs. Move them to a medium bowl.
- When your coconut is toasted, grind it up in the food processor and add it to the bowl with your graham cracker crumbs.
- Melt your butter and add it to the crumb mixture. Stir until combined.
- Put your mixture into a 9.5″ pie plate. I find it’s easiest to start on the sides and evenly press the mixture all around. Then you can press the remaining mixture on the bottom of the pie dish, in an even layer.
- Bake for 10 minutes.
- Remove and let cool. Then your pie crust is ready for the filling of your choosing!
If you loved our toasted coconut graham cracker pie crust recipe and decide to make it yourself, we’d love to hear what you think! If you share a picture on social media, please tag us so we can see! Make sure to check out all of our other family friendly recipes.

Marysa
July 30, 2020We have been making no-bake pies lately with graham cracker crusts, and this sounds delicious!
Elizabeth O
July 6, 2020That is perfect for a pie crust. I will have to try this recipe. Thanks for sharing. I’ve been looking for these past few days for my blueberry pie.
Lily
July 6, 2020I pinned this! I never made it this way but it is genius!
littlemisadvencha
July 4, 2020first word when I saw this: WOW! ive been using graham for making desserts, and this is the first time I read about making this. Im gonna try this when I have time <3 I love the outcome… looks so delicious!
katrina Kroeplin
July 3, 2020this looks amazing. i have to try this out for sure.
Rosey
July 2, 2020That’s a good looking pie crust. I think it would be perfect to round out an amaretto chocolate cheesecake!
Ivana Mearns
July 2, 2020This looks like a very interesting recipe! I love all recipes with coconut, I am definitely bookmarking this one to come back to later.
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Cindy Batchelor
July 2, 2020Ooh this looks so yummy! I’m ready for some pumpkin pie now! My mouth is watering! Thanks so much for sharing, I can’t wait to try it out! Hope you’re staying safe and healthy during these crazy times! xoxo
Melanie williams
July 2, 2020Oh wow!! Yes please how fab does this look and I am really hungry just reading this recipe xx
Natalie
July 2, 2020Wow, what a great idea. This pie crust sounds fantastic, and so delicious. I will definitely give it a try. Can’t wait to fill it with some chocolate pie filling. Yum!
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Catherine
July 2, 2020Oh I love the addition of the coconut. This crust would be perfect for so many pies especially keylime! Looks perfect.
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Marie Phillips
July 2, 2020I love graham cracker crusts, but adding coconut takes to another whole level! Can’t wait to try this for my banana cream pie!
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Marysa
July 2, 2020I would love to try making this some time. We have bought a premade version at the grocery store, but I really would like to try making my own.
Heather
July 2, 2020It’s really easy and the taste is so much better!
Nkem
July 2, 2020Adding coconut flakes to the crust will probably make people think there is something delicious going on but they can’t pinpoint it 🙂
Jenni
July 2, 2020Ooh this is a new way to do it for me, will definitely give it a go
Toni
July 2, 2020This is such an amazing crust recipe!! Can’t wait to give it a try!
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Gervin Khan
July 2, 2020Wow! This looks really delicious and the crust is very enticing. I loved the texture this food is giving. Thanks for this wonderful recipe. I will definitely make this at home.
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Catalina
July 2, 2020LOve the idea of adding toasted coconut in the crust. It makes it irresistible. Deliciousness!
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Laura
July 1, 2020This sounds so good! I think it would be amazing with key lime pie.
Kathy
July 1, 2020That sounds like a great pie crust. I’ve never had one like this before. I love toasted coconut too. I’m sure this would be delicious.
ashley
July 1, 2020This pie crust looks and sounds delicious. I love making graham cracker crust and never would’ve thought to put coconut.
alison abbott
July 1, 2020I’m always looking for a way to change up my desserts. Your crust is perfect!
chad
July 1, 2020we used the same crust for the cheesecake and it was DELICIOUS!!! highly recommended.
Claire
July 1, 2020This sounds amazing. I love coconut and would love to try this 🙂
Mimi
July 1, 2020This sounds delicious! Does it taste like coconut?
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Bill
July 1, 2020That sounds amazing! I love the addition fo that toasted coconut. That adds an awesome level of flavor to that crust. I’ll be this would be amazing with banana cream.
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Sarah Flanagan
July 1, 2020This looks SO good! Now what is your favorite pie to make with it?
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Amber Myers
July 1, 2020Okay this crust looks and sounds amazing! I will be trying it out for sure. We are all about pies here.
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Eloise
July 1, 2020That sounds amazing! I love a good pie crust, yum! I wouldn’t have thought of adding toasted coconut, thanks for the recipe ; )
jenna | the urben life
July 1, 2020OMG this sounds incredible!! I bet coconut oil would be great in this too instead of butter or half butter/half coconut oil