Biscuit Base

This is my basic biscuit base for making cheesecakes, tarts etc.... It has a very light chocolate flavour. When I am not in the mood for making pastry I often use this as an alternative (like in Lemon Meringue Pie). However I would never use it for a fruit pie like Apple or Cherry. That kind of pie needs proper pastry. 
This recipe may make a bit more or a bit less than you need. It all depends on the size of the tin you are using.

1 & 1/2 packets McVites Milk Chocolate coated Digestive Biscuits
100g melted butter

Crush the biscuits in a food processor or blender until they form fine crumbs. Mix with the melted butter and press firmly into your pie or cheesecake tin. Chill for at least 2 hours in fridge before adding filling.

Variations:-
For a Vanilla Crust - use Arnotts Nice Biscuits instead of Digestive
For a more Chocolate Crust - add 2 tablespoons Cocoa Powder

Note: I use McVites Digestives because they taste really good and crush very easily into a fine crumb. You can use another brand if you wish.