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Gluten Free Crust with Chopped Pecans

A chopped pecan gluten free crust can be made in a springform pan following these directions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 1 7 inch crust

Equipment

  • 7 ' Springform Pan
  • Rolling Pin
  • plastic bag with a zipper closure
  • parchment paper

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 2 Tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 Tablespoon Stevia
  • butter or shortening to grease the sides of the pan

Instructions
 

Preparing the Springform Pan

  • Line the bottom of the springform pan with parchment paper
    Inside of springform pan
  • use butter or shortening to grease the sides of the pan. In place of the butter or shortening, it may be possible to spray the pan with pan spray. Check the directions with the pan. You could also line the insides of the pan with parchment paper.
  • Well greased sides are essential in getting the finished cheesecake out of the pan without the crust crumbling.

Preparing the Crust

  • place the chopped pecans in the plastic bag and zip shut
    3 ingredient gluten free crust
  • using a rolling pin, crush the pecans
  • Place the crushed pecans in a bowl and add the melted butter & Stevia. Blend with a fork until all pecans are covered
    ingredients for crust mixed together
  • Place the pecan mixture in the prepared pan. Using a spatula, press the crumbs firmly in the bottom
    springform pan with pecan crust
  • Cover the pan with plastic wrap and place the pan the refrigerator for an hour
  • after an hour, you will be ready to fill with the filling of your choice
  • once you have filled the crust and allowed it to chill, unlatch the latch and gently remove the outer rim from the pan
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  • The filling in the picture is the Pumpkin Spice No Bake Cheesecake.
  • Sprinkle ground cinnamon ( similar topping) if desired to the top of the cheesecake, slice and serve
    Pumpkin spice cheesecake dusted with cinnamon

Notes

  • When using a springform pan, carry it by holding the sides. Once the pan is filled with either a crust, cake batter or cheesecake... DO NOT PRESS THE BOTTOM OF THE PAN! Pressing the bottom can cause the pan to come apart and potentially make a mess! Ask me how I know...
  • Individual cheesecakes could also be prepared using a muffin tin.  The pecan crust could be used in the individual muffin tins to give a gluten free alternative.
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