Einkorn Pecan Dessert Crust
Who doesn’t love a good cheesecake? Well, you might not love it if you can’t eat it because you want to keep your body heathy. I wanted to make a delicious-sounding lemon dessert for a function I was going to. But I couldn’t feel good about making the crust as it was in the recipe. So, I invented my own! This recipe has been a huge success on this end. It can be used for any kind of dessert which is good news for all the die-hard cheesecake lovers in my vicinity.Say goodbye to sketchy graham cracker crusts and hello to this healthy option made with all natural ingredients. Now, just a couple of notes:1. The butter can be substituted for coconut oil if desired.2. It’s ok if it sticks to your fingers a little bit as long as it’s all in one clump.3. Don’t overbake. It should be golden brown. It will get really hard if overdone. Kinda ruins a cheescake.4. For cold desserts, let it cool completely before adding the other ingredients.
Ingredients
SCALE
- 1/2 cup Pecans (chopped in food processor)
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 3 cup Einkorn Flour
- 1 cup Butter (Softened)
- 3/4 cup Sucanat or Rapadura
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla
Instructions
1. Mix all together. If it's too sticky, add more flour. Should be slightly sticky but stay in a clump.
2. Pres flat into the bottom of a glass or metal pan (9x13) with parchment or a silicone mat in the bottom
3. Bake at 350º for 20 minutes
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Julie Koyle co founded and has been the driving creative force behind Grand Teton Ancient Grains, a regenerative organic family farm and mill nestled at the base of the Grand Teton foothills in eastern Idaho….