Making a Crumb Base

Biscuit crumb bases, held together by melted butter, are usually chilled in the refrigerator until set and used for refrigerator cheesecakes as here, but they can also be used for baked cheescakes. If you like you can crush the biscuits in a food processor.

1. Break the biscuits into pieces. Place them in a heavy-duty plastic bag and crush them by tapping and rolling with a rolling pin.

   

2. Transfer the crushed biscuits to a large bowl, pour in the melted butter and stir with a metal spoon until they are evenly mixed.

   

3. Press the biscuit crust into the bottom of the tin with the back of the metal spoon, smoothing and flattening it so the layer is even.