PECAN NUT CRUST

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This crust is especially good as a base for Eggnog Pie with Rum, but can be used with almost any custard pie.

Provided by Julie Pastore

Categories     Desserts     Pies     100+ Pie Crust Recipes     Crumb Crusts

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 ½ cups ground pecans
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅓ cup white sugar
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Stir together ground nuts, cinnamon, and sugar. Mix in melted butter.
  • Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9 inch, deep-dish style, pie pan. Chill the unbaked crust in the refrigerator for about 30 to 45 minutes.
  • Place pie crust on a cookie sheet, and position on the middle rack of a preheated 350 degree F (175 degree C) oven. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until lightly browned. WATCH it carefully, as nut crusts burn easily; they DON'T have to turn black to taste burnt! Cool completely before filling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.9 calories, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 24.6 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 0.8 mg, Sugar 9.4 g

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