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Gluten-Free Graham Cracker Crust

To vary the flavor of your cheesecake crust, substitute any type of crunchy gluten-free cookie. Try crushed gingersnaps, vanilla or chocolate sandwich cookies, biscotti, shortbread, vanilla cookies—even brownies!
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time25 mins
Course: Dessert
Servings: 1 (8-9 inch) crust
Calories: 1138kcal

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups gluten-free graham cracker crumbs or crushed cookies of choice
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon , optional
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter or Earth Balance or dairy-free shortening of choice , melted
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease the bottom and sides of a springform pan. Set aside.
  • Mix graham cracker crumbs, cinnamon and melted butter together.
  • Press mixture into prepared pan.
  • Place in preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Cool on a rack before adding cheesecake filling.

Nutrition

Calories: 1138kcal | Carbohydrates: 96g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 80g | Saturated Fat: 45g | Cholesterol: 180mg | Sodium: 839mg | Potassium: 223mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 2100IU | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 5.2mg