Pecan Crust

Vegetarian
Health score
39%
Pecan Crust
20 min.
2
2483kcal

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Craving a buttery, nutty base for your next show-stopping dessert? Look no further! This Pecan Crust recipe is a game-changer. Imagine the aroma of lightly toasted pecans mingling with sweet sugar and rich butter – that's just the beginning. This isn't your average, bland pie crust; it's a flavor explosion in every bite.

In just 20 minutes (plus chilling time), you can have two perfectly portioned crusts ready to go. Vegetarian-friendly and boasting a delightfully crumbly texture, this crust elevates any filling you choose. Think pumpkin pie, chocolate ganache tart, or even a savory quiche!

Don't be intimidated by the perceived complexity of crust-making. With a simple food processor technique and just a handful of ingredients, this recipe is surprisingly easy to master. Plus, you can make it ahead of time and freeze it for up to a month, ensuring you're always prepared for that spontaneous baking urge.

Get ready to impress your friends and family with a crust that's as delicious as it is beautiful. The nutty notes and delicate sweetness perfectly complement a wide range of fillings, creating a memorable dessert experience they won't soon forget! Get ready to bake your way to a flavor explosion!.

Ingredients

  • large eggs 
  • cup flour all-purpose
  • cup pecans lightly toasted
  • 0.5 cup sugar 
  • ounce butter unsalted cold cubed
  • teaspoon vanilla 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl

Directions

  1. Place the nuts into the bowl of a food processor and pulse a few times.
  2. Add the sugar and flour and continue to pulse until the nuts are finely ground into the mixture.
  3. Add the butter, egg and vanilla and process until the mixture resembles coarse meal, 8 to 10 seconds. It should look loose but press together when pinched between your fingers. Divide dough into two equal balls. Flatten each ball into a disc and wrap in plastic.
  4. Transfer to the refrigerator and chill at least 1 hour. Dough may be stored, frozen, up to 1 month.

Nutrition Facts

Calories2483kcal
Protein5.27%
Fat61.91%
Carbs32.82%

Properties

Glycemic Index
77.55
Glycemic Load
138.89
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
47.311738853869%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
11.71mg
Delphinidin
7.94mg
Catechin
7.89mg
Epigallocatechin
6.14mg
Epicatechin
0.89mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
2.51mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:2482.76kcal
124.14%
Fat:174.83g
268.97%
Saturated Fat:66.06g
412.87%
Carbohydrates:208.53g
69.51%
Net Carbohydrates:193.01g
70.18%
Sugar:55.15g
61.27%
Cholesterol:336.81mg
112.27%
Sodium:52.4mg
2.28%
Alcohol:0.69g
100%
Alcohol %:0.18%
100%
Protein:33.48g
66.96%
Manganese:6.2mg
310.09%
Vitamin B1:2.21mg
147.14%
Selenium:76.81µg
109.73%
Folate:382.26µg
95.56%
Copper:1.62mg
80.95%
Vitamin B2:1.23mg
72.48%
Iron:11.95mg
66.36%
Fiber:15.53g
62.11%
Vitamin B3:12.42mg
62.1%
Vitamin A:3029.86IU
60.6%
Phosphorus:581.27mg
58.13%
Magnesium:178.65mg
44.66%
Zinc:6.68mg
44.55%
Vitamin E:4.53mg
30.21%
Vitamin B5:2.27mg
22.71%
Potassium:713.2mg
20.38%
Vitamin B6:0.36mg
17.89%
Vitamin D:2.2µg
14.67%
Calcium:146.36mg
14.64%
Vitamin K:12.39µg
11.8%
Vitamin B12:0.42µg
6.92%
Vitamin C:1.2mg
1.45%
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