CRUMB-NUT CHEESECAKE CRUST

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Make and share this Crumb-nut Cheesecake Crust recipe from Food.com.

Provided by GrandmaIsCooking

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 15m

Yield 1 cheesecake crust for springform pan, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

5 ounces pecans
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup vanilla wafer crumbs
1/4 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Chop nuts very finely in food grinder or food processor (or put in a plastic zipper storage bag and roll over with a rolling pin to crush nuts.) Should have 1 cup of ground nuts.
  • Cookies should also be chopped very finely.
  • Combine crumbs, chopped nuts and sugar, and mix thoroughly; drizzle with melted butter and mix lightly.
  • Press onto bottom and 1 1/2 inches up side of springform pan.
  • Proceed with your favorite cheesecake recipe.
  • Note 1: Requires about 25 vanilla wafers to make 3/4 cups crumbs.
  • Note 2: Any type of dry, unfilled, unfrosted cookies may be used instead of vanilla wafers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.3, Fat 15.1, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 70.6, Carbohydrate 14.2, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2.9, Protein 1.7

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