Suggested listening while reading this post (it's by the Light Crust Doughboys ;))
There are 3 components that make up a great cheesecake -- the crust, the filling, and the topping. And while I like to change up my fillings (sometimes I make a more traditional cream cheese version, sometimes one with goat cheese and sour cream), and the toppings (the possibilities are endless here), I keep coming back to the same crust recipe over-and-over again. And like almost all cheesecake crusts, it's really easy to make.