While the oven preheats, prepare the crust by crushing the Graham cracker cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor. Add the sugar and pulse a few times to combine.
Press the crust mixture into the bottom of a springform pan, bringing it half way up the side of the pan. Use a glass with a flat bottom or a spoon to push the crust down firmly.
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then remove and set aside. Lower the oven temperature to 325 degrees Fahrenheit (160 degrees Celsius).