when making a homemade graham cracker crust should you prebake the crust before adding filling?

Question

iam making a cheesecake and dont know whether to bake the crust by itself first or just to add the filling and let the crust and filling cook at same time

Answer 1

You can do it either way. I prefer them baked at the same time. Prebaking tends to give it an overdone taste at times.

Answer 2

No need to prebake the crust. The crust will bake just fine with the rest of the cheesecake

Answer 3

The crust should be pre-baked at 350 for about 15 minutes, this will keep the crust from crumbling when the cheese cake is sliced.

Answer 4

You should pre-bake the crust @ 350 degrees F for about 10-15 minutes and allow it to cool before pouring in the filling.

Use pie weights or dried beans on a layer of parchment paper or foil sprayed with Pam to prevent the crust from shrinking. (If you use dried beans - keep them for re-use as pie weights - DO NOT try to cook them for another dish.)

This will help ensure a crisp crust that holds together.

Answer 5

Add little butter to the graham cracker first then mold in pie pan then bake after baking let cool then add filling and refrigerate...
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Answer 6

What happens if you forget to cool graham cracker crust and you pour in the cheesecake mixture

Answer 7

No You probably don't but you can