heat proof microwave safe bowl. set aside. the thicker your sauce the harder it may be to pour over your cheesecake.
you can pop your sauce into the microwave for 10 seconds at a time to loosen up so that it is easier to pour.
pour the crumbs into the pan and, using the bottom of a measuring cup or the smooth bottom of a glass, press the crumbs down into the base and 1-inch up the sides. bake for 5 minutes.
set the cheesecake pan on a large piece of aluminum foil and fold up the sides around it. place the cake pan in a large roasting pan. pour boiling water into 