Graham Cracker Crumb

Graham cracker crumbs are finely crushed pieces of sweet, whole-wheat crackers with a sandy, toasty texture. They taste mildly honeyed and wheaty, absorb butter well, and press into cohesive crusts that bake crisp. Common uses include cheesecake and pie crusts, crumb layers for parfaits, and crunchy toppings; sold pre-ground or made by crushing whole crackers.

Originating in the United States from 19th-century graham flour crackers, the crumbs became a staple in American dessert baking. They spread through mid-20th-century home baking and commercial production, now ubiquitous in supermarkets and foodservice.