Pecan Nut Crust

Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Description

This fabulous baked pie crust made from ground pecans, sugar, cinnamon and butter, promising a nice taste to contrast any smooth and creamy custard pie. It 's perfect for an ice cream pie, topped with caramel sauce. Or a lemony, cream cheese filling would be smashing.

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups ground pecans
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup white sugar
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Directions

1 Stir together ground nuts, cinnamon, and sugar. Mix in melted butter.
2 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.
3 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.