Vanilla Wafer Cheesecake Crust
Recipe by:This easy Vanilla Wafer Crust makes the ideal base for creamy cheesecakes. The crust lends a more refined vanilla flavor than a traditional graham cracker crust, which allows the cheesecake filling to shine.
Ingredients
- 65 (390 g) Vanilla wafer cookies 2 cups of crumbs
- 6 tablespoons (85 g) salted butter melted
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the vanilla wafer cookies into a food processor and pulse them until they are fine crumbs. If you do not have a food processor, place them in a large resealable plastic bag and crush them with a rolling pin or mallet.65 Vanilla wafer cookies
- Transfer the crumbs to a medium-sized mixing bowl. Mix in the sugar, then add the melted butter. Mix until fully combined and the texture of wet sand.6 tablespoons salted butter, ¼ cup granulated sugar
- Using a flat-bottomed measuring cup or glass, press the crumb mixture into the bottom and sides of a springform pan.
- Bake for 8 minutes, then remove the pan from the oven.
- Before the crust has cooled, check to see if the sides have fallen or cracked. While it is still warm you can use a cup to press the crust back into place. Cool completely.
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Nutrition
Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 176mg | Potassium: 29mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 175IU | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.004mg
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