Make the crust following the shortbread recipe- I add in almond or vanilla for the flavor. I normally use a 10in spring form pan. You don't have to use that but if you use a larger pan, you will want to make extra crust. I butter the bottom of the pan or you can line with parchment. This style of cheesecake doesnt have crust up the side, only on the bottom. You can also use a graham cracker crust, oreo cookie crust, thin mint crust... endless options. I bake the crust for 12 min at 350. Then set the pan on the stove while I finish the filling. Keep oven on at 350.