Buttery Crunch Crust

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This tasty crust can be made for any type of custard or cream pie. In fact, it goes well with anything. It can be made with coconut or chopped nuts. Pecans or walnuts work best. Delicious! A special treat!

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 to 9 - inch crust
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • ½ cup chopped pecans

  • ¼ cup brown sugar

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • ½ cup butter, melted

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  2. In a medium bowl, mix together pecans, sugar, and flour. Stir in melted butter or margarine. Reserve 1/2 of the mixture for topping the pie, then press the rest evenly into a 9 inch pie pan.

  3. Bake in preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, until golden brown. Allow crust to cool before filling.

40 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

223 Calories
17g Fat
17g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 223
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g 21%
Saturated Fat 8g 39%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 83mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 17g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 2g 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 14mg 1%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 54mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.