Basic Crumb Crust Pastry

Crumb crust is used for the base of cheesecakes, chilled tarts, ice-cream tarts
and chilled chiffon mixtures.

Servings: 4

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Instructions

1 Place the biscuits in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade
and process for 20 - 30 seconds until fine crumbs form. Alternatively, place
them in a heavy-duty freezer bag and press into fine crumbs with a rolling pin.
2 Pour the breadcrumbs into a bowl and stir in the melted butter or margarine and
sugar.
3 Pour into a flan tin and press crumbs on to the bottom and up the side of the
flan tin or pie plate.
4 Chill, uncovered, for at least 20 minutes in the refrigerator.
5 Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) gas mark 5.
6 Bake the crust for 6 - 8 minutes until set.
7 Remove to a wire rack to cool. It must be completely cool before filling.