Graham Cracker-Coconut Pie Crust |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 7 Minutes |
Ready In: 17 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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In my search for the ultimate coconut cream pie, I came across this recipe. Wonderful stuff! from Icebox Pies cookbook. Ingredients:
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 |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350-degrees.
2. Place graham crackers in food processor and process until finely ground.
3. Can also put them inside plastic bag and use a rolling pin to grind down by hand.
4. Combine crumbs, butter, coconut, coconut extract and salt in bowl, stirring until crumbs are moistened.
5. Press mixture evenly across 9-inch pie plate.
6. Bake crust until crisp, about 7 minutes.
7. Let cool completely before filling.
8. Crust may be tightly wrapped in plastic and frozen up to one month.
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