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Bake the crust

Heat the oven to 350°F with a rack in the middle, and line the base of a 9-inch (23 cm) springform pan with parchment. Melt the butter, stir in the graham cracker crumbs and the sugar for the crust, and press firmly over the base. Bake for 10 minutes, then cool on a rack.