In a food processor, whirl macadamias until finely chopped. Pour into a bowl. In food processor, whirl flour, sugar and butter until fine crumbs form. Add macadamias and whirl just until dough sticks together. (Or mince nuts with a sharp knife and put in a bowl with flour, sugar and butter, rub with your fingers until mixture sticks together, then pat into a ball.)
2.
Press mixture evenly over bottom and about 1 1/2 inches up sides of a 9-inch cheesecake pan with removable rim.
3.
Bake crust in a 350 oven until golden brown, 12-18 minutes. Set a rack and cool for at least 30 minutes.
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