Mix the Graham crackers and sugar, then add butter and mix with a fork until completely moistened. Press mixture into the bottom and up 1/3 of the sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
Author's Comments
Variations: Use ginger snaps instead of Graham crackers for a spicier crust or for cakes like pumpkin. Use chocolate wafers instead of graham crackers for a chocolate, white chocolate, or certain fruit-flavored or topped cheesecakes like raspberry, cherry or orange. For a sweeter, moister crust use brown sugar instead of white; do this only if the cheesecake is going to get eaten quickly because it gets mushy faster.
Instructions
Mix the Graham crackers and sugar, then add butter and mix with a fork until completely moistened. Press mixture into the bottom and up 1/3 of the sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
Author's Comments
Variations: Use ginger snaps instead of Graham crackers for a spicier crust or for cakes like pumpkin. Use chocolate wafers instead of graham crackers for a chocolate, white chocolate, or certain fruit-flavored or topped cheesecakes like raspberry, cherry or orange. For a sweeter, moister crust use brown sugar instead of white; do this only if the cheesecake is going to get eaten quickly because it gets mushy faster.
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