Honey Sesame Pie

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease an 8” pie pan.
2. Heat a small frying pan over medium heat. Add the sesame seeds and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the seeds are golden brown.
3. In a blender, pulse the graham crackers until it forms a sandy consistency.
4. Melt the butter in a small bowl and stir the honey in to dissolve.
5. Pour the crumbs into a bowl and add the melted butter with honey, toasted sesame seeds, and salt. Mix with a spoon (or your hands) until it reaches a texture similar to wet sand.
6. Firmly press the graham cracker mixture into the pie pan, first using your fingers then the bottom of a glass to pack it tightly. The crust should go along the bottom and sides of the pan, you should have about half a cup left over.
7. Bake the crust for 10 minutes, until fragrant and a deep golden brown. Let cool completely before filling.
8. To make the filling, pour the cold heavy cream into a large bowl and beat with a hand mixer until soft peaks form.
9. Add the vanilla, honey, tahini, and salt, and continue to mix until stiff peaks form and it resembles a slightly thick whipped cream.
10. Pour the mixture into the pie crust and use an offset spatula to smooth the top. Sprinkle the leftover crust mixture around the edges and freeze to set, at least one hour.
11. Serve cold and store any leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer.