16 Buttery Crust Recipes That Are Worth Every Single Crumb
A great dessert starts from the bottom up, and a buttery crust can make all the difference. Crisp, rich, and full of flavor, it provides the perfect foundation for everything from creamy cheesecakes to fruity bars and decadent pies. These 16 recipes prove that every golden, buttery crumb is worth savoring—and might just become your favorite part of the dessert.
Lemon Bars With Graham Cracker Crust
Luscious Southern Meyer Lemon Bars are the perfect antidote for our cold winter weather. Fresh as sunshine, and full of Vitamin C, these scrumptious lemon bars made with Meyer lemons are guaranteed to brighten anyone’s day.
Pumpkin Cheesecake with Pecan Graham Cracker Crust
Pumpkin Cheesecake is the absolute best fall treat and holiday dessert. This Pumpkin Cheesecake recipe features an irresistible pecan and graham cracker crust topped with rich and creamy pumpkin spiced cheesecake.
Hello Dolly Bars
A chewy combination of nuts, graham crackers, chocolate and coconut, Hello Dolly bars have it all and they are surprisingly easy to make. No matter the occasion or the crowd, these bars are a hit!
Easy No-Bake Banana Pudding Pie
This easy, no-bake banana pudding pie is rich, creamy, and full of banana flavor. It’s a 15-minute quick dessert that’s always a hit! No-bake pies are the best kind of easy recipe, especially when it comes to summer and keeping your kitchen cool.
Nana’s No Bake Cheesecake Squares
Light, fluffy, and totally refreshing, Nana’s No Bake Cheesecake Squares are a knockout ending to a steamy summer barbecue or picnic! Make a double batch to share at your next pool party!
Easy Homemade Blueberry Toaster Strudels
Forget store-bought toaster strudels and make them from scratch! This easy-to-make copycat recipe features a buttery, flaky crust made with frozen puff pastry, blueberry jam, and a drizzle of vanilla bean icing!
Million Dollar Pie
Million Dollar Pie is a classic icebox pie from old church cookbooks, made extra special with a buttery homemade shortbread crust that pairs well with the sweetness of the pie. One bowl, no-bake filling!
Air Fryer Basque Burnt Cheesecake
Bake the perfect air fryer cheesecake every single time with this easy recipe. You’ll find this rich vanilla air fryer basque burnt cheesecake has the taste of cheesecake and the creaminess of a souffle. Its deep golden brown-buttered flavored top perfectly complements the silky-smooth, delicate custard-like interior.
Best S’mores Cookie Bars
I’ve made a lot of s’mores in my life: classic over the fire, chewy s’mores cookies with marshmallow centers, even rolled into gooey s’mores cinnamon buns with graham cracker crust. But these s’mores cookie bars? They’re what I throw together when I’m (as usual) on dessert duty.
Mini Funfetti Cheesecakes
If you’re looking for a fantastic, colorful dessert, look no further — these mini funfetti cheesecakes are a show-stopper. With rich, creamy cheesecake dotted with rainbow sprinkles and topped with them as well, this is basically a celebration encapsulated in small dessert form.
Blackberry Cream Pie
It’s summer, and it’s hot. No-bake desserts suddenly become a priority for me when the heat index is 110 F. It goes without saying that sweets are a priority, so dessert IS happening regardless of the weather. This no-bake Blackberry Cream Pie is just what we needed to beat the heat!
Cherry Bars (with Coconut and Chocolate)
Cherry Bars are the delicious, chewy, fruity cousin to the classic Hello Dolly Bar. If you love a treat made with a little bit of everything, these bars are perfect for you!
Kool Aid Pie (An Easy, No-Bake Dessert!)
Kool Aid Pie is a three-ingredient no bake dessert everyone will love! With a light, airy texture and a pop of fruity flavor, it has everything you need to make it a summer favorite!
Chocolate Coconut Bars
If you know and love Mounds Bars then you’ll get excited about these homemade Chocolate Coconut Bars! Using a buttery Graham cracker crust, proceed to add the next layer of creamy sweet condensed milk and shredded coconut, finished off with melted chocolate.
Cadbury Egg Cheesecake
With a quick homemade graham cracker crust and an ultra creamy no-bake base, this Cadbury Egg Cheesecake is my very favorite Easter dessert.
No Bake Cheesecake Bars
Easy no bake cheesecake bars with graham cracker crust. The no bake bars have the creamiest filling that makes the perfect base for your favorite toppings.
