Since they can be used in a wide assortment of desserts, graham crackers are a pantry staple. Nostalgic s’mores are a must-make, but these graham cracker desserts go beyond the basic campfire treat. From a crust for a creamy cheesecake to layered no-bake desserts, cookie bars, pies, and more, these decadent desserts with graham crackers transform the simple cookie into an irresistible dessert. These recipes transform the humble graham cracker into over-the-top treats.
Graham Cracker Pudding
“This is a quick and simple dessert my mama used to make when I was young, and I have continued sharing it with my kids. It’s delicious.” – Erica
Graham Cracker Cups
“When I was growing up, these little gems were on every Italian wedding cookie table.” – Anne
Bite-Size New York Style Cheesecake
“My old man is from New York, so I don’t have to tell you when he wanted cheesecake, and I made a Jell-O Cheesecake from a premix. He was a bit unenthusiastic. So it was imperative I learned to make New York-style cheesecake. These are wonderful little treats. I have to admit he was right, nothing compares.” – Christine
Candy’s Toffee S’mores Bread Pudding
“I love bread pudding. Especially this one made with chocolate milk. I love making this for my grandaughters on cold nights. It’s almost as good as camping out.” – Candy
Snickers No-Bake Cheesecake
“We love cheesecake and the twins love Snickers. What could satisfy everybody? I decided to try making a Snickers Cheesecake. What could be better than that? A no-bake cheesecake that’s what.” – Lisa
Chocolate Eclair Cake
“This chocolate eclair cake is super easy!” – Penny
Almond Peanut Butter Balls
“I took my peanut butter ball recipe and added my own touches. They are really good to me. In my photo, the white ones are the ones with chopped almonds. The chocolate ones are made the same just use chocolate chips and don’t put in the chopped almonds.” – Nelda
Homemade Graham Cracker Crust
“A Homemade Graham Cracker Crust is easy and made with three simple ingredients. This buttery thick crust can be used for just about any pie.” – Debbie
Homemade Peanut Butter Cups (Like Reese’s!)
“My daughter loves Reese’s cups and she says these taste just like them! With this recipe, I usually end up with a lot more filling than chocolate because I make them in muffin tins, so I just save the filling in the fridge or freezer to make another batch. Or, you could spread the filling into a 9×13 pan and then spread the chocolate over the top.” – D.Ann
Malted Milk Pie
“This recipe came from an old friend of mine Judy Visser Shindlbeck. My mom, Betty Lillie, is in charge of making this dessert in our family. My kids never ask me to make it, but they beg their grandma to make that ice cream thing. This is even yummier if you use chocolate-flavored malted milk powder.” – Diane
Hello Dollies
“This recipe was given to me over 25 years ago by a friend. It’s scrumptious and easy to make. Not for the diet cautious.” – Zelda
Graham Cracker Pieces
“I got this recipe from my sister. Toffee-like without the chocolate!” – Susan
Old-Fashioned Graham Cracker Cookies
“My mom made these for me and my brother when we were kids. She always called them “poor man’s cookies.” My kids always liked them too. It doesn’t take much to make and the recipe can be halved if it makes too many cookies for you. Believe me, they won’t last long! Really good with a tall cold glass of milk.” – Becky
Crispy Chewy Chocolate Chip Cappuccino Cookies
“These cookies are the bomb. I had some leftover ingredients from another recipe and didn’t want to discard so I started adding different ingredients. The rest is history. These are the most requested cookies that I bake. My family and church members go wild when I make these chewy, crispy cappuccino cookies.” – Becky
White Chocolate Pie
“If you want a change from your usual Chocolate Pudding Pie made from Jell-O, this is such a wonderful change. It is nice, creamy, and so easy to make.” – Betty
Meringue Topped Magic Cookie Bars
“My son, daughter, and son-in-law loved this meringue topping. They said it melts in your mouth.” – Gail
Peanut Butter S’mores
“Well, one day we were camping and my kids wanted s’mores. So we were making them, and my son Kenny said he wished they had peanut butter on them. So, we added peanut butter. Now, when we make s’more,s we make Kenny’s peanut butter s’mores, and anyone who tries them gets hooked.” – Kenneth
Chocolate Rainbow Bars
“Both my mom and dad worked and I was entrusted with watching my younger brothers; not a fun job. To keep them in line, I’d tell them if they were good, I’d make this recipe. It didn’t always work (them being good) but the cookies never lasted too long. This is so quick too, that if you have the ingredients at home, you can make this for pot luck dinners (for the children in us!).” – Janice (Jan)
Crack Proof: New York Style Cheesecake
“This recipe was handed down to me by my mother. Every holiday my siblings (all seven of us) and I would request this awesome cake along with the homemade fruit topping. It’s gotten so she’d have to create two cakes, due to there never being enough.” – Jacqueline
S’mores Chocolate Chip Cookies
“Soft and chewy s’mores cookies just loaded with chocolate, graham crackers, and marshmallows!” – Kevin