Shortbread-Pecan Crust

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup (4 ounces) pecans
  • 1/2 10-ounce box shortbread cookies (such as Lorna Doone)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold, cut into pieces

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 350° F.
  2. In a food processor, pulse the pecans and cookies until crumbs form. Add the butter and pulse just until combined. Transfer the mixture to an 8- or 9-inch pie plate, pressing it evenly over the bottom and up the sides. Bake the crust until slightly darkened, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer pie plate to a wire rack and let cool. (You can set the baked crust aside at room temperature for up 24 hours.)

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

465 kcal 23% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.9g 8% DV
Total Fat 41.8g 54% DV
Carbs 22.5g 8% DV
Fiber 2.7g 10% DV
Sugar 6.4g 13% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 145.5mg 6% DV
Potassium 130.5mg 3% DV
Cholesterol 53.8mg 18% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 171.8mcg 19% DV
Vitamin C 0.3mg
Calcium 26.8mg 2% DV
Iron 1.4mg 8% DV

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

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