Basic Cheesecake Crust Recipe

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   Mix the graham crackers and sugar, then add in butter and mix with a fork till completely moistened.

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   Press mix into the bottom and up 1/3rd of the side of a 9-inch springform pan.

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   Chill for 1 hour.

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   Variations: Use ginger snaps instead of graham crackers for a spicier crust or possibly for cakes like pumpkin.

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   Use chocolate wafers instead of graham crackers for a chocolate, white chocolate, or possibly certain fruit-flavored or possibly topped cheesecakes like raspberry, cherry, or possibly orange.

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   For a sweeter, moister crust (do this only if the cheesecake is going to get eaten quickly, because it gets mushy faster) use brown sugar instead of white.

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   (see also Basic Cheesecake Filling and Basic Cheesecake Method & Toppings)

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