Macadamia Nut Crust
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 1 (9 to 10-inch) pie or cheesecake crust
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 1 servings
- Calories
- 1678
- Total Fat
- 144
- Saturated Fat
- 39
- Carbohydrates
- 102
- Dietary Fiber
- 13
- Sugar
- 57
- Protein
- 16
- Cholesterol
- 92
- Sodium
- 635
- Total: 35 min
- Prep: 10 min
- Cook: 25 min
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.