Pecan Graham Crust Recipes

Steps:

• Stir together ground nuts, cinnamon, and sugar. Mix in melted butter.
• 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.
• 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.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Place graham cracker crumbs, pecans and coconut flakes on a cookie sheet.
• Place in oven for 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes.
• Remove the crumb mixture and let cool.
• In medium bowl, melt butter in microwave, about 30 seconds depending on your microwave.
• Add crumb mixture to butter and mix together well making sure butter is well incorporated.
• Use as crust for your favorite cheesecake, torte or cream pie.

Steps:

• Soak one cup of the pecans in two cups fresh water for 2-4hours. Drain and rinse.
• In a food pressor, chop a cup of pecans into a fine meal. Set aside.
• Chop soaked pecans into a fine meal.
• Cut or break the dates into pieces. If the dates are dry or very firm, soak them in 1/2 cup fresh water for 5 minutes to soften.
• Add date pieces, maple syrup or honey, carob,.
• cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, if using, and seas salt to the ground soaked pecans and chop until well mixed.It may be necessary to scrape the sides of the food processor with a rubber spatula and continue to chop for a thorough consistency.
• Add the ground dry pecans and chop until well mixed.
• The dough should by crumbly but sticky enough to hold a shape when shaped.
• Press the dough evenly into a pie plate or turtle pan. It is best to press the dough to the sides of the plate or pan first, then press into the bottom for even depth.To scallop the edge of the crust:.
• Use the thumb and forefinger of your dominant hand yo pinch the edge of the dough successively around the rim of the plate or pan. Use the forefinger of your other hand to press the pinches to keep them neat and orderly.
• Fill, frost and serve with love.