Keto Pecan Pie
With this keto pecan pie recipe, you can enjoy a sweet holiday treat while sticking to your keto diet. This easy pie recipe offers the rich flavor of a traditional pecan pie but without the extra carbs.
Servings: 8
Calories: 526kcal
Ingredients
Crust
- 2 ½ cups almond flour
- ½ teaspoon xanthan gum
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 large egg
Filling
- 3 eggs
- ¼ cup monk fruit sweetener
- 1 cup keto brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup butter melted and cooled
- 1 tablespoon almond flour
- 2 cups pecans chopped in half, plus more for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat your oven to 350F (175C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, xanthan gum, and salt.2 ½ cups almond flour, ½ teaspoon xanthan gum, ¼ teaspoon salt
- Add the melted butter and egg to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.¼ cup butter, 1 large egg
- Press the dough evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan. Ensure it's evenly distributed and there are no cracks.
- Bake the crust for 10-12 minutes or until it's lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let it cool while you prepare the filling.
Prepare the Filling:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, monk fruit sweetener, and keto brown sugar until well combined.3 eggs, ¼ cup monk fruit sweetener, 1 cup keto brown sugar
- Add the vanilla extract, salt, melted and cooled butter, and almond flour to the egg mixture. Whisk until smooth.2 teaspoons vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon salt, ⅓ cup butter, 1 tablespoon almond flour
Assemble and Bake the Pie:
- Arrange the pecans over the pre-baked crust.2 cups pecans
- Pour the filling into the pre-baked crust. Use a spatula to spread it out evenly.
- Arrange additional pecan halves on top of the filling for garnish.
- Bake the pie at 350F for 45-50 minutes, or until the filling is set and the top is golden brown. The center should be slightly jiggly but will firm up as it cools.
- Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool completely before slicing. This allows the filling to set properly.
Notes
- Cooling Time: Allow the pie to cool completely at room temperature or in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving for best results.
- Spice it Up: Add a dash of cinnamon or nutmeg to the filling for a warm and aromatic flavor.
- Drizzle with Caramel: Pecans and caramel are a winning combination, so you can drizzle keto caramel on the pie while it is still warm. The caramel will melt into the pie, and the flavors will fuse together.
- Preparing the Pecans: If you don’t have chopped pecans on hand, there’s an easy way to do this yourself. Put whole pecans into a Ziploc bag, make sure the bag is airtight and sealed, then pound the bag with a meat tenderizer or rolling pin for a few minutes. You can also use a food processor for this. You’ll have chopped pecans in no time!
- Add Maple Syrup: Mix some sugar-free maple syrup into the keto pecan pie filling for a rich and warm flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 526kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 362mg | Potassium: 137mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 550IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 2mg