Keto Pecan Pie
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Keto Pecan Pie
Description
The Keto Pecan Pie recipe combines a crust made from almond flour, melted butter, sweetener, egg, vanilla, and cinnamon into a sticky dough pressed into a pie pan and chilled. The filling blends pecan halves with melted butter and a sweetener powder, heavy cream, large eggs, vanilla extract, salt, cinnamon, and orange zest. The custard-like filling is lightened by whisking and poured over the crust before baking. The result is a pie with a firm almond-flour crust and a tender filling showcasing toasted pecans amid a smooth, sweet, spiced base. The orange zest adds a gentle citrus note that brightens the pie’s flavor.
Baking at moderate temperatures sets the filling without overbaking. Once baked and cooled, the pie slices neatly into 12 portions. It is recommended to serve with keto whipped cream, sugar-free ice cream, or a dollop of Greek yogurt. The pie stores for up to 5 days refrigerated and freezes up to 3 months, making it convenient for preparing ahead.
Using finely ground almond flour improves crust texture, and browning the butter before mixing enhances the filling’s flavor depth. The custard mixture’s smoothness is achieved with electric mixing. This recipe is focused on achieving a keto-friendly version of pecan pie that retains classic nutty and spicy flavors with a smooth, creamy filling and crisp crust.
Ingredients
Crust
- 2.25 cup almond flour 2 ¼ cup / 225g **
- ¼ cup butter 55g, melted
- 2 tablespoon sweetener 20g, golden
- 1 egg large
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Filling
- 2.5 cup pecan halves 250g
- ⅔ cup butter melted and cooled, 145g
- ⅔ cup sweetener 130g, use up to ¾ cup (150g) if you like a sweeter pie, golden
- ⅔ cup heavy cream 150ml, aka double cream
- 3 egg room temperature, large
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon orange zest grated
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F /180C electric or 320F / 160C fan. Line the bottom of a 9-inch loose bottom pie pan with parchment paper. Grease the sides and parchment with melted butter.
Crust
- In a food processor, blend the ingredients for the pecan pie crust. Blend until they resemble sticky crumbles.
- Press the dough into the pie dish with your hands. Use the back of a teaspoon to smooth the base and edges. Trim the top of the sides with a sharp knife to get a clean edge.
- Place the pie crust in the freezer to chill whilst you make the filling.
Filling
- Roughly chop 2 cups of pecans. Set aside.
- Powder the golden sweetener in a high-speed blender or with a coffee grinder. (Optional, but recommended)
- Place the eggs, melted and cooled butter (***see notes), powdered sweetener, vanilla, salt, cinnamon and orange zest in a mixing bowl. Mix for 1 minute with an electric mixer and then drizzle in the cream, whisking for 1 more minute until the mixture is smooth and light.
- Add the chopped pecans to the filling mixture and stir to combine. Add the filling on top of the pie crust. Top the pie with the remaining half cup of whole pecan halves.
- Bake the pie in the oven for 45 - 55 minutes or until the filling has set and the top is golden. Remove from the oven and allow to cool fully to firm up before slicing.
Notes
- Use 2 cups (200g) of extra-fine almond flour for a smoother crust texture.
- For richer flavor, brown the butter before incorporating it into the filling, heating it gently with the sweetener and allowing it to cool before mixing with eggs and cream.
- Serve with keto-friendly whipped cream, sugar-free ice cream, or a dollop of Greek yogurt to complement the pie.
- Store leftover pie in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months for convenient later use.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 417 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 417kcal | 21% |
| Total Carbohydrates | 7.1g | 2% |
| Protein | 8.3g | 17% |
| Fat | 41.4g | 64% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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