Crushed and used as a crust for a no-bake cheesecake

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This refers to a no-bake cheesecake crust, typically made by crushing cookies like graham crackers, digestive biscuits, or Oreos and mixing them with melted butter. It's a simple, versatile base used worldwide for chilled cheesecakes, providing a sweet, crumbly contrast to the creamy filling.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

The crust is high in fat and carbohydrates, primarily from the butter and cookies. It offers quick energy and some minerals like iron from the flour, with a typical slice containing around 150-200 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	180 kcal
Protein	2 g
Carbs	22 g
Fat	10 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	12 g
Sodium	150 mg
Iron	1.2 mg
Calcium	20 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.1 mg
Niacin (B3)	1.5 mg
Phosphorus	45 mg
Magnesium	10 mg
Zinc	0.3 mg
Selenium	5 µg

Per 1 slice crust (approx. 45 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

This crust is a clever culinary hack that emerged with the popularity of no-bake desserts in the mid-20th century, eliminating the need for an oven. Nutritionally, it's a prime example of a 'vehicle' ingredient, where its main role is texture and flavor rather than providing significant nutrients.