On Fri, 15 Oct 2004 19:49:35 GMT
"Vox Humana" > wrote:

>
> "Diane W. Saunders" > wrote in message
> m...
> > Good afternoon, everyone -- is it at all possible to use powdered
> > sugar in place of regular sugar in making a crust for cheesecake???
> > As usual, any and all replies are much appreciated.
>
> There are all types of crusts for cheesecakes ranging from crumb crusts,
> nut crusts, shortdough crusts, sponge cake, and probably some that I
> haven't mentioned. Without seeing the recipe, it would hard to comment
> on the substitution.


Come to think of it, I guess i was envisioning a pie crust. somehow i
just didn't parse the word 'cheesecake'. It is friday after all.

powdered sugar mixed with graham cracker crumbs and butter would be Bad.
I think you need granulated for that job.