Crunchy Nut Crust

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Cook: 8 min

A crisp, nutty crust made from finely chopped nuts and sugar, perfect for pies or ice cream toppings, offering rich flavor and crunchy texture for dessert lovers.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups finely chopped walnuts or pecans or thinly sliced brazil nuts ⓘ
  • 3 tablespoons sugar ⓘ
  • 2 tablespoons soft butter ⓘ

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 450°F.
  2. Place ingredients in a bowl.
  3. Stir until nuts are thoroughly coated.
  4. Press mixture firmly and evenly against bottom and sides of a buttered 9-inch pie pan.
  5. Bake for 6-8 minutes.
  6. Cool. Fill with a chiffon type pie filling and chill.
  7. Or, chill the empty shell and serve filled with your favorite ice cream.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

412 kcal 21% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.3g 9% DV
Total Fat 41.4g 53% DV
Carbs 9.3g 3% DV
Fiber 2.8g 10% DV
Sugar 0.7g 1% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 2.8mg
Potassium 172mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 0.3mcg
Vitamin C 9.4mg 10% DV
Calcium 30.5mg 2% DV
Iron 0.9mg 5% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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