Cookie Crust for Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Cookie Crust for Cheesecake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 crust for 9-inch cheesecake
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups crushed vanilla wafers or graham crackers (about 30 wafers or 12 graham crackers); 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

American · Dessert · 20 min total

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A buttery, crunchy cookie crust that perfectly complements creamy cheesecake. This easy recipe uses vanilla wafers or graham crackers for a classic base.

10
min prep

10
min cook

8
servings

190
kcal/serving

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups crushed vanilla wafers or graham crackers (about 30 wafers or 12 graham crackers)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a medium bowl, combine crushed cookies and sugar.
Pour melted butter over the mixture and stir until all crumbs are evenly moistened.
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan or pie plate.
Bake for 8-10 minutes until set and lightly golden. Cool completely before filling.

Tips

For a chocolate crust, substitute chocolate wafer cookies or Oreo crumbs (cream removed).
If the crust crumbles, add 1-2 tablespoons more melted butter.
Cool crust completely before adding cheesecake filling to prevent sogginess.

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