Pine Nut Crust Recipe
- 10 ounces (2 cups) pine nuts
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 pound (3 cups) all-purpose flour
- 8 ounces unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Place the pine nuts in a food processor and pulse a few times. Add the sugar and flour and continue to pulse until the nuts are finely ground. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl.
- Add the butter, egg, and vanilla extract and mix to incorporate all the ingredients (the dough can be mixed by hand or in a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment). Divide the dough into three equal parts. Wrap each piece in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes before using. (The extra dough can be frozen, wrapped well, for up to 1 month.
