Easy Keto Pie Crust

Name: Easy Keto Pie Crust
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups almond flour; 3 tablespoons coconut flour; 1/4 cup golden monk fruit; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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This keto pie crust recipe is easy to make and is universal for all sweet pie recipes. This crispy crust is a shortbread style of pie crust contains almond flour and coconut flour and it makes the perfect base for cream pies, fruit pies and cheesecakes.

shortbread almond flour pie crust in a white pie dish

close up view of golden brown keto pie crust

keto pie crust baked in a fluted white pie plate

unbaked low carb pie crust pressed into a white pie plate

15 Mins

Nutrition Facts

Servings

Calories

6.7g

Fat

1.3g

Protein

Net Carb

2.4g

Total Carbs

Easy Keto Pie Crust Ingredients

1 1/4 cups almond flour
3 tablespoons coconut flour
1/4 cup golden monk fruit
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Easy Keto Pie Crust Directions

STEP

1

Preheat

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
STEP

2

Add & process it

Add all ingredients to the bowl of a food processor.
STEP

3

Pulse it

Pulse until coarse crumbles form. If you don't have a food processor, you can add all ingredients to a bowl, except the vanilla and butter. Mix to combine. Then cut the butter and vanilla in with a fork or a pastry blender until coarse crumbles form.
STEP

4

Form in pie plate

Press crust into a greased pie plate or sponge form pan if making cheesecake.
STEP

5

Bake it

Bake at 350 degrees for 9 to 10 minutes or until crust is starting to turn golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool.

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If you are craving pie, having the best keto pie crust is crucial. This recipe for keto pie crust is a shortbread pastry crust, so it tastes similar to an unsweetened, butter cookie and compliments all types of low carb pies, quiches, tarts and cheesecakes. Plus, it is very easy to make and most the ingredients for this almond flour keto pie crust are probably already in your pantry. This keto pie crust is a pressed in crust so you don’t have to roll out any dough. This makes it easy for create keto pies on a whim since you don’t have to mess with a rolling pin.

Keto Flours for Pie Crust

I love baking with a combination of almond flour and coconut flour. This combination of keto flours provides the closest taste and consistency to regular all-purpose flour. Plus you can easy find both of these flours in the grocery store. If you are allergic to nuts, you can swap out the almond flour for sunflower seed flour. It is the closest substitute for almond flour and will measure cup for cup in this almond flour pie crust recipe.

What is the Purpose of Xanthan Gum in Keto Baking?

Xanthan gum is used in a lot of keto and gluten-free baking recipes to provide structure and support to the dough. Since many keto recipes are naturally gluten-free, we don’t use traditional all-purpose flour. The gluten in the flour provides structure and elasticity to form a stretchy, moldable dough. Since we don’t have gluten to help hold our keto dough together, we use xanthan gum instead.

Food Processor or Pastry Blender for Making Pie Crust

Many pie crust recipes call for chilled butter. Bits of cold butter in the pie dough will steam as it crust bakes, creating pockets of air that puff up to form a crispy, flaky pie crust.

My favorite tool for making a shortbread crumb based pie crust is to use a food processor to incorporate the ingredients. Using a food processor easily breaks down the chilled butter into little chunks and combines all the ingredients into a fine crumb so they can be molded into a pie plate with ease. The food processor I use is by Breville. If you don’t own a food processor, you can combine your pie dough ingredients by using a fork or a pastry blender. Using a fork or a pastry blender will help cut in the cold butter into the rest of the ingredients to form a coarse crumbles for the keto pie crust. This method will take longer than using a food processor but it still gets the job done.

How Long to Bake Keto Pie Crust

To ensure all the components of this tasty keto pie crust come together and melt with the chilled butter, it is best to bake your pie crust before adding any filling. Bake this open-faced pie crust at 350 degrees for 9 to 10 minutes or just until the keto crust starts to turn golden brown along the edges.

golden brown keto pie crust in a white plate plate

Where to Buy Pre-made Keto Pie Crust?

Unless you live near a keto bakery, it’s next to impossible to find a pre-made keto pie crust in the store. As the keto diet is becoming more and more popular that may change. Fortunately, this recipe for shortbread crust is very easy to make and you probably already have most of these ingredients in your cupboard or pantry. If you really don’t want to bother with having to make a keto crust, a good option is to use Lolli’s Cookie Clusters. These are soft, chunks of low carb cookies that can be pressed into a pie pan to create a delicious keto cookie crust for any pie or cheesecake.

What Recipes Can I Make with Keto Pie Crust?

This keto pie crust can be used for any pie or cheesecake recipe. I have even used it for dessert bars. The crust is sturdy and doesn’t break off when you slice into it. Try some of these recipes with this delicious low carb pie crust.

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Easy Keto Pie Crust: FAQS

Can I use a different type of flour instead of almond flour?

Almond flour is a key ingredient for this keto pie crust, but if you're looking for a substitute, you might try sunflower seed flour. Just keep in mind that it may alter the flavor and texture slightly.

What can I use instead of golden monk fruit sweetener?

You can substitute golden monk fruit with erythritol or another low-carb sweetener of your choice. Just make sure it's granulated to maintain the crust's texture.

How should I store the keto pie crust after baking?

Once baked and cooled, store the keto pie crust in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to a week. You can also freeze it for longer storage.

Can I make this pie crust dairy-free?

Yes! You can replace the unsalted butter with coconut oil or a dairy-free butter alternative to keep it dairy-free while still maintaining a delicious flavor.

How many servings does this keto pie crust make?

This recipe typically makes one 9-inch pie crust, which can serve about 8 slices, depending on how you slice the pie!

Nutritional information & Macros

Amount Per Serving
Calories	74
Fat	6.7g
Protein	1.3g
Total Carbs	2.4g
Net Carbs	1g

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