Macadamia Nut Crust

A superb cheesecake crust from Alton Brown.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Yields: 1 crust

Ingredients

• 5  ounces  roasted  macadamia nuts, ground (about 1-1/4 cups)
• 1⁄2 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 2  tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 3  tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the nuts, panko, sugar, flour and salt. Add the melted butter and stir to combine.
2. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9 or 10” cake, pie or springform pan as a crust for a cheesecake or cream pie.
3. Bake according to instructions for cheesecake or pie. If baking for a precooked pie filling, preheat the oven to 375.
4. Place on the center rack of the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes.