17 Desserts You Can Make With Graham Crackers That Go Way Beyond S’mores
Pies, cakes, and dessert bars are just a box away!
If you’ve got a half-open box of graham crackers left over from s’mores night, dessert is already halfway handled. Those extra crackers can do a lot more than sit in the pantry waiting for your next campfire. They can easily become the base for pies, no-bake cakes, creamy cheesecakes, fruity bars, and all kinds of low-effort treats.
Crushed into a crust, layered with whipped fillings, or baked into a buttery crumble, graham crackers bring a sweet, toasty flavor that makes desserts taste like a cozy night by the campfire (no matter what time of year it is!)
Graham crackers are not only tasty, but they can flex with any type of dessert you throw at them! They can anchor a tangy key lime pie, add structure to creamy cheesecake bars, or soften into tender layers in an icebox cake.
And, they’re just as good in bright citrus desserts as they are in rich chocolatey treats—yum!
So before that box goes stale in the back of your cabinet, put those crackers to work in one (or all) of these Ree-approved dessert recipes.
Lemon Meringue Cheesecake
This stunning dessert combines the rich creaminess of cheesecake with the bright, tangy flavor of lemon meringue pie. A not-too-sweet graham cracker crust anchors layers of a citrusy filling, lemon curd, and fluffy toasted meringue.
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Strawberry Delight
No potluck is complete without this retro, crowd-pleasing dessert. There’s a graham cracker crust base, with layers of sweetened cream cheese and a fresh strawberry topping create a mix of tangy, creamy, and fruity flavors.
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Key Lime Bars
These bars pack all the bright, tangy flavor of key lime pie into an easy-to-share dessert. The graham cracker crust adds a toasty flavor, while cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk give the filling a rich, silky texture with a bright citrus snap.
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Mango Pie
Want a tropical vacation in dessert form? This refreshing pie is the answer. It has a light, lush and creamy mango-coconut filling, anchored by a buttery graham cracker crust.
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Eclair Cake
Get all the creamy, chocolatey taste of a bakery-style éclair with way less effort. Made with layers of graham crackers, fluffy vanilla pudding filling, and smooth chocolate ganache, it comes together in just 15 minutes, then chills until perfectly sliceable.
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S'mores Bars
A decadent twist on the campfire classic. Crush up those leftover graham crackers for the base and top with a rich fudge-like chocolate layer made with sweetened condensed milk, and a gooey, toasty marshmallow topping.
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Root Beer Float Pie
How fun is this root beer float pie? Set in a graham cracker crust and flavored with root beer extract, vanilla ice cream, and whipped topping, it captures that fizzy nostalgia of the beloved drink in sliceable form.
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Classic Key Lime Pie
Who doesn’t love this iconic pie? The bright, creamy dessert has a simple graham cracker crust and a tangy citrus filling made from just a few ingredients. Topped with fresh whipped cream, it’s a refreshing treat that’s equal parts nostalgic and effortless.
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Key Lime Pound Cake
The unexpected graham cracker streusel is what makes this loaf especially fun. It adds a sweet, crunchy topping inspired by key lime pie. Lemon-lime soda keeps the loaf rich and tender.
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No-Bake Raspberry Cheesecake Bars
Just as pretty as they are tasty, these make-ahead bars start with a graham cracker bottom and have a creamy filling that’s lightened with whipped topping for an airy, mousse-like texture. A swirl of raspberry jam and fresh berries adds bright tartness and a jewel-toned finish.
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Mini Lemon Meringue Pies
Cute and tangy, these bite-sized treats reimagine the classic diner dessert. A crisp graham cracker crusts gets filled with silky lemon curd and topped with a swirl of toasted marshmallowy meringue.
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S'mores Pie
Built on a graham cracker crust and filled with rich chocolate ganache, this campfire-inspired pie is finished with a fluffy toasted marshmallow topping for a gooey finish.
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Strawberry Icebox Cake
As this icebox cake chills, the layers of graham crackers absorb moisture from the whipped cream and berries, softening into tender, cake-like layers. The result is light, cool, and refreshing.
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Margarita Bars
These bars turn the classic cocktail into a bright, creamy dessert. A toast graham cracker crust complements the silky lime filling made with fresh lime juice, zest, tequila, orange liqueur, and a hint of salt.
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No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake
A cool, creamy dessert that’s pure old-school charm. The graham cracker crust adds a buttery crunch, while the sweet-tart strawberry filling stays light and fluffy thanks to cream cheese, whipped cream, and Jell-O.
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Key Lime Cheesecake
This genius dessert has all the tart, zesty flavors of a key lime pie with the thick, fluffy texture of a classic cheesecake. Oh, and a crunchy, buttery graham cracker bottom, too.
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Lemon Icebox Pie
Like a slice of sushine (but chilled!) this lemon icebox pix has a silky, sweet-tart lemon filling sturdied by a golden graham cracker crust.
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