Chocolate Almond Crumb Crust

This is so good, and can be used with pies and cheesecakes. Try to use toasted whole almonds for this it really makes a huge difference in the taste, I make a triple recipe, divide into three equal potions, use one and then freeze the other two in freezer bags to have ready for when I need it for a recipe. This crust is well worth making.

• Ready In: 1 min
• Yields: 2 cups (approx)

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup  whole almond (preferably toasted)
• 20  thin  chocolate wafer cookies
• 1⁄4 cup butter, softened (no substitutes)
• 1⁄3 cup sugar (can use more for a sweeter taste)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  almond extract
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Process almonds and wafers in a processor until fine crumbs form.
2. Add in all remaining ingredients and process until combined.
3. Press into 8 or 9-inch pie plate, or a 9-inch springform baking pan.
4. Bake in a 350 degree oven (second-lowest rack) for 10 minutes.