Sweet and salty filling on top of a perfect almond crust, this low-carb pecan pie is a popular keto dessert recipe.
Low-Carb Pecan Pie
Pecan pie is a staple dessert in the south. The super-sweet filling is overflowing with salty chopped pecans. It’s decadent and indulgent, and this low-carb version is just as sweet and tasty.
This pecan filling has the same caramelized flavors as classic southern pecan pie. With rich, buttery flavors and the spice of vanilla and cinnamon, you’ll want to make this all year long, not just in the winter.
Almond Flour Pie Crust
This pie crust is one of the best things about the low-carb pecan pie. It’s flavored with almond extract and sweetened with confectioner’s sugar substitute.
You can use vanilla extract instead of almond extract, but I love how tasty the crust is when it tastes like almond.
You can even use this pie crust for other pie recipes too! Fill it with sugar-free pudding or use it as a crust for cheesecake. It’s naturally gluten-free. To make it completely dairy-free, use ghee instead of butter.
I used butter in both the crust and the filling. Use salted butter – the salt will enhance all the flavors in the pie.
Are Pecans Keto
Yes, pecans are an excellent keto-friendly food. Just look at the nutrition information in one ounce of pecans:
- 1 gram net carbs
- 4 grams total carbs
- 20 grams fat
- 196 calories
That’s why I like to make different recipes with pecans. Keto spiced pecans are a popular party food, and cranberry pecan chicken salad is a fantastic lunch.
Keto Pecan Pie
If you make this pecan pie ahead of time, store it in an airtight container or seal it tightly with aluminum foil. Keep it refrigerated for up to a week.
You can also freeze the pie. Wrap it up in both plastic wrap and aluminum foil and store it in the freezer for up to six months. Let it thaw in the refrigerator overnight before you serve it.
Low-Carb Pie
There are a bunch of different ways to make this low-carb pie and different ways to serve it. This recipe will make a 9×9 pie. You could also make mini pecan pies in a smaller pie plates.
Serve this pecan pie like it is or top it with some whipped cream or keto-friendly ice cream. This entire pie only takes about 45 minutes to make from start to finish. It’s super-easy and delicious!
Give this low-carb pie away as homemade gifts or serve it at holiday dinner parties.
Low-Carb Pecan Pie Recipe
Below are the ingredients you’ll need to make this low-carb pecan pie recipe. Exact measurements and instructions are located below within the printable recipe card below.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 32-35 minutes
Servings: 12
Ingredients:
For the crust:
Almond flour
Almond extract
Cinnamon
Swerve confectioners sugar substitute
Melted butter
For the pecan filling:
Chopped pecans
Butter
Swerve brown sugar substitute
Heavy whipping cream
Vanilla
Cinnamon
Eggs
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, and grease a 9×9 baking dish.
Blend together the ingredients for the crust, and press into the prepared baking dish.
Bake for 12 minutes.
While the crust is baking, add the butter, brown sugar substitute, heavy whipping cream and cinnamon to a pot over medium heat on the stove.
Once the butter and sugar have melted, and the mixture is almost boiling, add a bit of the hot mixture to the eggs in a bowl, whisking constantly.
When the eggs are tempered, stir them into the mixture, and simmer for a few minutes.
Remove the mixture from the heat, and stir in the vanilla and pecans.
Pour the topping over the crust, and let cool to room temperature. Slice and serve, or chill before serving if desired.
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Low-Carb Pecan Pie
Equipment
- 9x9 Pie Plate
Ingredients
Keto Almond Flour Crust
- 1 1/2 cups Almond Flour
- 1/4 tsp Almond Extract
- 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
- 3 tbsp Swerve Confectioner's Sugar Substitute
- 1/4 cup Melted Butter
Pecan Filling
- 1 cup Chopped pecans
- 4 tbsp Butter
- 1/2 cup Swerve Brown Sugar Substitute
- 1/3 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1 tsp Vanilla
- 1/4 tsp Cinnamon
- 2 large Eggs beaten
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, and grease a 9x9 baking dish.
- Blend together the ingredients for the crust, and press into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 12 minutes.
- While the crust is baking, add the butter, brown sugar substitute, heavy whipping cream and cinnamon to a pot over medium heat on the stove.
- Once the butter and sugar have melted, and the mixture is almost boiling, add a bit of the hot mixture to the eggs in a bowl, whisking constantly.
- When the eggs are tempered, stir them into the mixture, and simmer for a few minutes.
- Remove the mixture from the heat, and stir in the vanilla and pecans.
- Pour the topping over the crust, and let cool to room temperature. Slice and serve, or chill before serving if desired.
Notes
Keto Desserts
If you enjoyed learning how to make keto pecan pie, here are some more tasty keto dessert recipes you should make next! They are some of my favorites!
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