🥧 Low-Carb Keto Pecan Cream Pie
✅ Macros (per slice, about 1/10 of pie)
Approx. 4–5g net carbs, 28g fat, 5g protein (depending on ingredients)
🥜 Ingredients
Crust
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1½ cups almond flour
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¼ cup finely chopped pecans (optional for extra crunch)
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3 tbsp melted butter
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2 tbsp granulated sweetener (erythritol, allulose, or monk fruit blend)
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½ tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
Cream Filling
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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½ cup powdered keto sweetener
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1 cup heavy whipping cream
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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¼ tsp maple extract (optional, for that classic pie flavor)
Pecan Topping
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3 tbsp butter
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⅓ cup chopped pecans
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2 tbsp brown-style keto sweetener (like Swerve Brown or allulose)
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½ tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Make the crust
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Mix almond flour, chopped pecans, melted butter, sweetener, vanilla, and salt in a bowl.
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Press mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch pie dish.
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Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until lightly golden. Cool completely before adding the filling.
2. Make the creamy filling
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In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sweetener until smooth and fluffy.
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Add vanilla (and maple extract, if using).
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In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold into the cream cheese mixture.
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Spread evenly over the cooled crust.
3. Prepare the pecan topping
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In a small skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
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Add pecans, brown sweetener, vanilla, and salt. Stir for 2–3 minutes until bubbly and fragrant.
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Cool slightly, then spoon evenly over the cream layer.
4. Chill & serve
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Refrigerate for at least 3–4 hours, or overnight, to set.
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Slice and serve chilled — it’s rich and decadent!
🍂 Tips & Variations
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Make it no-bake: Skip baking the crust and just chill it for 30 minutes before adding the filling.
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Add chocolate: Drizzle sugar-free melted chocolate on top before chilling.
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Nut-free version: Use sunflower seed flour instead of almond flour and omit pecan pieces in crust.
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Boost flavor: Add a sprinkle of cinnamon or a splash of bourbon extract to the topping for depth.
Would you like me to give you a mini version (like individual keto pecan cream cups) or a baked custard-style version (like a true pecan pie but low-carb)?