PREPARATION:

THIS IS HOW TO MAKE THE CRUST:

1st Step

In a food processor, add the Graham crackers and pulse several times to create fine crumbs. The alternative is to put them in a plastic bag and spin a rolling pin over them to smash them.

2nd Step

Mix together the graham cracker crumbs, a quarter cup of granulated sugar, and melted butter in a basin designated for this purpose. Mix just enough to coat the crumbs all over.

3rd Step

To make a uniform crust, press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch (23-cm) springform pan. For an extra thick crust, you may also push part of the mixture up the pan’s edges, approximately an inch high.

4th Step

Bake the pan for 10 minutes in the preheated oven. While you make the filling, take it out of the oven and let it cool. Lower the oven’s setting to 300°F (150°C).