I am a low carber and found you via google and you have probably done what I'm about to ask?

I LOVE beachgirl's pumpkin (I leave out the white chocolate) cheesecake. When I follow the instructions to a T, it comes out SO yummy. I serve it all the time and nobody ever thinks it's low carb.

Today I want to add a nut crust. Will that work if I use the water bath? SHould I cook the crust for 10-12 minutes first like I would a graham cracker crust? Do I really NEED to do the water bath at all (I have a top notch heavy gauge springfrom pan)? Or, should I keep this recipe w/o the crust? Everybody loves it anyway. It's for a party tomorrow at 4.

I am SO glad to find you and hope you don't mind answering my specific questions. I LOVE to cook and low-carbing has been a whole new adventure for me.