A delicious and crispy pie crust. Great for cheesecake!
| Yield | |
|---|---|
| Source | Ellen Reyes, Ft. Worth, Texas |
| Prep time | 30 minutes |
| 1 1⁄4 | Cup | whole-wheat flour |
| 1⁄4 | Cup | wheat germ |
| 1⁄2 | Cup | pecans (finely chopped) |
| 1⁄4 | Cup | fresh coconut (shredded) |
| 1⁄2 | Cup | butter |
| 2 | Tablespoon | honey |
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl, mix the flour, wheat germ, pecans, and coconut. Melt the butter with the honey and gradually pour into the dry ingredients., stirring with a fork as you pour. You may press on the bottom and sides (to within 1/2 inch of the top) of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside to use with your favorite baked cheesecake recipe. Or press into a regular pie pan, bake for 10-15 minutes (until done) and use with your favorite no-bake cheesecake recipe.
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