Macadamia Rum Mousse Pie

Directions

1. 1

   Macadamia Crumb Crust and Topping 1 cup finely chopped macadamia pieces 1 1/4 cups unbleached -- allpurpose flour 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup

2. 2

   For the crumb crust, combine the nuts, flour, salt, sugar, and cinnamon in a mixing bowl, and stir to mix well

3. 3

   Stir in the melted butter and continue stirring until the mixture has absorbed the butter

4. 4

   Break the mixture into even 1/2 to 1/4 inch crumbs, rubbing with the fingertips

5. 5

   Place half the crumb mixture into a 9 inch Pyrex pie pan and press with the fingertips to line the pan evenly

6. 6

   Place the remaining crumb mixture, in an even 1/2inch layer on a cookie sheet

7. 7

   Bake the crust and crumbs on the middle rack of the oven about 20 minutes, until crisp and light golden in color

8. 8

   Cool the crust and crumbs on racks