GRAHAM CRACKER-COCONUT PIE CRUST

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In my search for the ultimate coconut cream pie, I came across this recipe. Wonderful stuff! from Icebox Pies cookbook.

Provided by skat5762

Categories     Dessert

Time 17m

Yield 1 pie crust

Number Of Ingredients 5

11 whole graham crackers (to yield apprx. 1 1/3 cups crumbs)
1/8 stick cup unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1 teaspoon pure coconut extract
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350-degrees.
  • Place graham crackers in food processor and process until finely ground.
  • Can also put them inside plastic bag and use a rolling pin to grind down by hand.
  • Combine crumbs, butter, coconut, coconut extract and salt in bowl, stirring until crumbs are moistened.
  • Press mixture evenly across 9-inch pie plate.
  • Bake crust until crisp, about 7 minutes.
  • Let cool completely before filling.
  • Crust may be tightly wrapped in plastic and frozen up to one month.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 995.6, Fat 43.5, SaturatedFat 24.2, Cholesterol 30.4, Sodium 1345.9, Carbohydrate 140.6, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 68, Protein 12.1

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