Crust question?

[chefandi]

I ammaking the Lemon Swirl Cheesecake this weekend and I would like to make it with another crust than the one given. Any suggestions on what might be good with this?
Also what is an easy way to remove a cheesecake from a springform pan after it has cooled without ripping it apart? T.I.A

[NydiaC]

I made it with a regular graham cracker crust and it was great!

[Laura B]

I make it with the nilla wafer crust from the Fresh Strawberry Pie. That pie has ben posted recently, so you should be able to find it in the search. If not, I can post the crust for you.

I carefully use a knife to separate the edges of the cake from the pan. Then I don't have a problem during unmolding.

[lorilei]

It isn't exactly "low fat", but I love making a crust with pecan sandies for lemon desserts. A chocolate wafer crust might also be pretty and lend a new flavor to the dessert!

[GayeC]

I spray the springform pan thoroughly with Pam, which usually makes the frame easy to remove (be sure the cheesecake is thoroughly chilled). To remove it from the bottom, I lay a sheet of plastic wrap across the top, then invert the cheesecake onto a plate. Then I "pry" the bottom off (sometimes easily, sometimes not -- use a lot of Pam) and invert the cheesecake again, this time onto a serving plate.

[schuh]

I made it with this graham cracker crust:
1 cup low-fat graham cracker crumbs (you have to buy the low-fat crackers and make crumbs in the food processor)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3 tablespoons sugar.
In a bowl stir together all ingredients until the mixture is combined well. Press the mixture onto the bottom of a springform pan. Bake the crust in the middle of a preheated 325 degree oven for 10 minutes and let it cool in the pan on a rack. (The bonus of this crust is you don't have to change the oven temperature in the recipe.)

That cheesecake is a tasty but tricky recipe. You may want to search previous posts on this recipe if you haven't made it before.

[This message has been edited by schuh (edited 05-02-2001).]