On Feb 13, 2:42*pm, "Dee.Dee" > wrote:
> "merryb" > wrote in message
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> ...
> On Feb 13, 2:02 pm, "Dee.Dee" > wrote:
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> > "merryb" > wrote in message news:031699a4-327a-4d8b-a268-
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> > I worked in a restaurant where we made a ricotta cheesecake on a
> > pistachio crust, served with a raspberry coulis- ricotta makes a nice
> > cheesecake.
>
> > Merryb,
> > What a beautiful combination!
> > Will the pistachio when ground hold together just like grinding of
> > almonds.
> > IOW, grind fine and press down onto the pan?
> > Thanks.
> > Dee Dee
>
> Thank you- came up with that combo meself...Yes, I coarsly ground or
> finely chopped pistachios- added a couple of Tbls of granulated sugar,
> and melted butter to bind together. Press into pan, & bake in a med.
> oven just like you would a graham cracker crust.
>
> Creative, YES!
> Saved to file -- I keep pistachios on hand all times. *They are fabulous for
> health.
> Dee Dee

They are my favorite nut (besides my SO)! Not the most popular nut in
the US, for whatever strange reason.