Macadamia Nut Crust

Ingredients

• 5 ounces (approximately 1 1/4 cups) roasted macadamia nuts, ground
• 1/2 cup panko (Japanese-style bread crumbs)
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the nuts, panko, sugar, flour, and salt. Add the melted butter and stir to combine.

Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9 or 10-inch cake, pie, or springform pan as a crust for a cheesecake or cream pie. Bake according to instructions for cheesecake or pie. If baking for a precooked pie filling, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Place on the center rack of the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes.