Press down firmly with a flat measuring cup to compress the crust into the bottom and edges. Bake the crust for 5 minutes at 350ºF and then let it cool. You should be able to smell the toasty crust near the end of the baking time. Place the 9” cheesecake pan into a 10” cake pan (optional).
You need 6 Tablespoons (85g) of butter for a pie crust, but only 5 Tablespoons (71g) for a cheesecake crust. (Full cheesecakes can be really heavy and wet, so that is why I slightly reduce the butter.) Granulated sugar: As the crust bakes, the sugar crystals assist the butter in binding the crumbs together.
Add the crumbs to a 8 or 9 inch springform pan, using a cup or the bottom of something flat to press the crumbs into the pan. Place the pan in the oven, pre-bake the crust for 8-10 minutes or until golden. Remove the pan from the oven, and allow it to cool to room temperature before adding the cheesecake mixture. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Combine the crushed graham cracker crumbs and granulated sugar in a medium-sized mixing bowl and stir until well combined. Add the melted butter and mix until all of the crumbs are moistened. Scoop the mixture into a 9-inch springform pan and firmly press it down into one even layer. How to make salted caramel cheesecake. Prepare and bake graham cracker crust. Combine crust ingredients in a food processor, then press into a greased 9-inch springform pan. Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes, then cool. Prepare cheesecake filling. Use an electric mixer to combine filling ingredients, then pour into cooled crust. Bake in a waterCrust. Step 1 Preheat oven to 325°. Grease an 8" or 9" springform pan with cooking spray. Step 2 In a large bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, butter, granulated sugar, and salt until combined.