30 Graham Cracker Desserts To Satisfy Your Sweet Cravings

Get ready for plenty of sweet, buttery, crumbly goodness.

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Updated on August 27, 2024

Southern Living Lemon Icebox Pie ready to serve — Photo:
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

Sweet, buttery, crumbly, and incredibly easy, these graham cracker desserts are no-doubt showstoppers on the dessert table. Graham crackers, comprised of cinnamon, honey, and vanilla, add a warm, nutty flavor to anything it touches. Whether you're pressing it into a pie crust or mixing some crumbs into your ice cream, it can't help but enhance the flavor of so many desserts. From big-batch delights to mini cheesecakes to bars and parfaits, these graham-cracker goodies will have you going back for bite after bite.

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Over-The-Moon Chocolate Pie

Over the Moon Chocolate Pie — Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Inspired by one of our favorite gas station snacks—MoonPies—this chocolaty pie has two layers of marshmallow goodness. The buttery crust is topped with a thick chocolate filling before the marshmallow meringue tops the pie for a dessert that never misses.

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Any-Berry No- Bake Cheesecake

Southern Living Any-Berry No-Bake Cheesecake sliced on a platter to serve — Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

No matter your favorite fruit, this effortless no-bake cheesecake is the perfect versatile base. Arrange your fruit along with some edible flowers to create an upscale look.

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No-Churn Key Lime Pie Ice Cream

No-Churn Key Lime Pie Ice Cream — Greg DuPree; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis

To pull off this refreshing Key lime pie ice cream, you'll just need a few ingredients and a loaf pan. We promise, no special machinery is needed. Graham crackers processed into crumbs ensure every spoonful of this ice cream tastes just like the classic pie you're used to... just colder.

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Banana Split Cake

Banana Split Cake — Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Ali Ramee, Prop Stylist Heather Chadduck

We can't believe you're still reading this and haven't dashed off immediately to make this recipe. It's everything you love about banana splits, but in a big-batch, birthday-ready package.

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No-Bake Cheesecake

Southern Living No Bake Cheesecake sliced to serve — Stacy K. Allen; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely

Top this dreamy no-bake cheesecake with strawberries, raspberries, or any fruit that suits your fancy. It's a classic, no-bake recipe that won't disappoint.

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Peach Muffins With Graham Cracker Streusel

Southern Living Peach Muffins on a plate to serve — Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox

These muffins are made for year-round enjoyment. Yes, peaches are in season in the warmer months, but you can get them canned all year, and you might just want to once you try a bite. The graham cracker streusel gives the muffins an elevated flavor profile plus a lovely crunch.

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Key Lime Cheesecake

Key Lime Cheesecake — Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer

Piles of billowy whipped cream, creamy Key lime cheesecake, and a buttery graham cracker crust...what's not to love? With a tasty result like this, every last bite will be gone by the end of the night.

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Grapefruit Meringue Pie

Grapefruit meringue pie in pie dish with one slice missing — Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Audrey Davis; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

If you love classic lemon meringue pie, try this slightly elevated twist starring ruby red grapefruit. Trust us, you'll still get the citrusy, tart interior you love.

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Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes

Southern Living Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes on a platter to serve — Alison Miksch, Food Stylist: Karen Rankin, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle

We haven't figured out exactly why mini desserts are better, but they just are. These mini pumpkin cheesecakes are proof.

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Peach Delight

Peach Delight — Alison Miksch; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman

Peach pie is great, but this peach delight is next-level good. Pull out your favorite 13x9 dish and feed a bunch with this crowd-pleaser.

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Lemon-Buttermilk Icebox Pie

Lemon-Buttermilk Icebox Pie — Hector Sanchez; Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas

Buttermilk adds a tangy richness to the classic lemon icebox pie. This tasty recipe by renowned pastry chef Lisa Donovan also includes three delicious topping variations.

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Millionaire Pie

Southern Living Millionaire Pie in a pie plate to serve — Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

Cherries, crushed pineapple, and coconut add up to a big flavor in the rich and easy icebox dessert. Feel free to go a little overboard when adding the cherries to the top of the pie.

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Key Lime Cheesecake Bars

Key Lime Cheesecake Bars — MORGAN HUNT GLAZE; FOOD STYLIST: CHELSEA ZIMMER; PROP STYLIST: CHRISTINE KEELY

Even better than a pie, these Key lime cheesecake bars are made in a 13x9-inch baking dish, so there's plenty to share! Garnish each bar with some slices of Key lime and a dollop (or two) of whipped cream.

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No-Bake Honey Cheesecake

Southern Living No-Bake Honey Cheesecake on a cake plate with a slice out to serve — Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall

Sweet and floral, honey flavors this cheesecake from top to bottom. Don't hold back on the honey drizzle that tops the cake.

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No-Bake Strawberry Pie

No-Bake Strawberry Pie — Joy Howard

Sweet spring strawberries add a rosy hue to this comforting no-bake strawberry pie. We won't tell if you go for seconds.

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Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars

Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars — Jennifer Causey Food Stylist: Melissa Gray Prop Stylist: Christina Daley

Salty pretzels join graham cracker crumbs to form the crust and topping of these caramel-drenched apple bars. Apple and caramel are the perfect complement to graham cracker's warm, nutty flavors.

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Éclair Cake

Eclair Cake — Molly Bolton

Skip the pastry case and make this easy version of éclairs at home. You'll seriously impress your guests when they bite into this delicious cake. You don't even have to tell them it only took you 30 minutes to pull off.

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S'mores Chocolate Sheet Cake

Southern Living Smores Sheet Cake sliced on a plate to serve — Molly Bolton

We can't get enough s'mores into our diet. Thankfully, this version, topped with marshmallow buttercream and buttery graham cracker crumbs, is a big help.

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Chocolate Parfait

Chocolate Parfaits — Southern Living

Much less mild than those dark (and expensive!) chocolate wafers, chocolate graham crackers make the perfect crunchy layers for these mousse-like parfaits.

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No-Bake Fudgy Toffee Bars

No-Bake Fudgy Toffee Bars — Iain Bagwell

Layers of caramel, graham crackers, and chopped toffee bars stack up into one decadent and easy icebox dessert. It's an ideal recipe to make for a gathering, as it's easily transportable and makes a whopping 16 bars.

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Magic Cookie Bars

Magic Cookie Bars — Jennifer Causey Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall Prop Stylist: Audrey Davis

Sometimes called seven-layer bars, these gooey bars feature coconut, chocolate, butterscotch, and more—all on a buttery graham cracker crust. Serve with a cold glass of milk.

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Mixed Berry Cheesecake Cupcakes

Cheesecake Cupcakes — Alison Miksch Food Stylist: Erin Merhar Prop Stylist: Prissy Lee

Almost too cute to eat, these mixed berry cheesecake cupcakes are the perfect easy dessert for a baby or wedding shower. The creamy cupcakes are topped with whipped cream and your favorite assortment of fresh berries.

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Cherry Delight

Cherry Delight — Jennifer Causey Food Stylist: Melissa Gray Prop Stylist: Heather Chadduck Hillegas

Sweet, glossy, and oh-so-comforting, cherry pie filling is the star of this easy, graham-cracker-based icebox delight. Aluminum foil lining the baking dish allows you to pull the cake out of the pan after it has been chilled for a beautiful presentation.

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Peach Cobbler Cheesecake

Peach Cobbler Cheesecake — Photography and Styling: Sarah Epperson

This is the recipe that dessert dreams are made of. Sweet, slightly spiced peaches meld with a creamy cheesecake filling and buttery, crunchy streusel topping.

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Bourbon-Praline Cheesecake

Bourbon-Praline Cheesecake and Vanilla Custard with Bourbon-Caramel Sauce — Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop styling: Lydia Pursell

Spiked with just a splash of bourbon, the buttery, caramel-coated pecan topping on this creamy cheesecake is absolutely divine. Make sure to let your cream cheese fully come to room temperature to ensure your cake comes out irresistibly velvety.

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Butter Pecan Cheesecake

Butter Pecan Cheescake — Alison Miksch, prop styling: Prissy Lee, food styling: Erin Merhar

While we've got you in the mood for pecans, feast your eyes on this butter pecan cheesecake. Make sure to keep the recipe on hand for those who will inevitably ask for it.

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Layered Pumpkin Cheesecake

Layered Pumpkin Cheesecake — Micah A. Leal

Pumpkin and graham crackers are a fall match made in heaven. Serve this harvest-hued beauty for Thanksgiving or your next block party.

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Strawberry-Banana Pudding Icebox Cake

Strawberry-Banana Pudding Icebox Cake — Iain Bagwell; Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Hadas Smirnoff

Where has this icebox cake been all our lives? No, seriously. It's the perfect dessert for a hot summer day, as it's instantly cooling and it tastes like paradise, thanks to the layers of fruit plus some fresh lemon juice.

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Strawberry Cheesecake

Southern Living Strawberry Cheesecake on a platter ready to serve — Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf

You'll fall in love at the first bite of this impressive strawberry cheesecake. The cheesecake itself is uber creamy and smooth. Then, when you add the strawberry topping, it becomes undeniably indulgent.

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Lemon Icebox Pie

Southern Living Lemon Icebox Pie whole ready to serve — Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

Why settle for a store-bought lemon icebox pie when the real thing is so easy to make? Thanks to a store-bought graham cracker crust, this pie only requires 10 minutes of active time.

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