This Classic Ketogenic Pecan Pie Recipe has a tender, flakey crust with a perfectly sweetened, easy caramel custard filling that is soft and gooey but sets up nicely!

This gluten-free keto pecan pie tastes so much like the real thing, no one will be able to tell the difference!

It has a tender and flakey crust with a to-die-for caramel custard filling that uses a variation of my caramel sauce thickened with eggs to make it extra smooth and gooey!

Or if you're looking for more pies, be sure to check out my Keto Pumpkin Pie and Low(er)-Carb Apple Pie!

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• About this recipe
• The sweetener
• Frequently asked questions
• Ingredients
• Almond flour pie crust
• Keto pecan pie filling instructions
• Top tips
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About this recipe

This keto pecan pie has...

• A tender, flaky crust that compliments the flavor of the pie.
• Chopped pecans in a rich, caramel custard filling
• A soft, gooey filling the sets up and holds together nicely
• And, it has the perfect balance of sweetness

The sweetener

For the sweetener, any keto granulated sweetener will work. 

If you use a blend that does not contain erythritol, such as Monk Fruit Allulose Blend, you will have an extra gooey pie. It's just up to you how you want the texture to turn out! If using a blend without erythritol, be sure to let it cool completely to set up properly.

My favorite is Granulated Monk Fruit With Erythritol, but as I said, any keto granulated sweetener will work.

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Frequently asked questions

Ingredients

Here are the easy sugar-free pecan pie filling ingredients:

• Pie Crust - I used an almond flour pie crust to keep it keto-friendly.
• Butter - Feel free to use dairy-free if needed.
• Keto Granulated Sweetener - I prefer an erythritol-based blend, but use a monk fruit/allulose blend if you prefer your pie extra soft and gooey!
• Keto Maple Syrup - I recommend Besti Maple Syrup because it doesn't have a weird sugar-free aftertaste.
• Xanthan Gum With Oil Or Melted Butter - Thickener, be sure to mix it with oil so it doesn't clump!
• Heavy Whipping Cream - Use full-fat canned coconut milk for dairy-free.
• Sea Salt - Flavor enhancer.
• Pure Vanilla - Try to use pure vanilla if possible instead of the artificial variety.
• Eggs - Thickener and texture.
• Chopped Pecans - Because you can't have pecan pie without chopped pecans!

Almond flour pie crust

Start by making par-baking the Keto Pie Crust and set it aside. It's tender, buttery, flaky and SO delicious!

To make the almond flour pie crust recipe:

1. Add all the dry ingredients into the bowl of a food processor. This includes blanched almond flour, flaxseed meal, coconut flour, psyllium husk powder or xanthan gum, sea salt, and sweetener.
2. Pulse in butter until it resembles coarse sand.
3. Add 1 large egg and 1 tsp. pure vanilla.
4. Process until the dough forms a ball in the food processor and has the consistency of play-dough.
5. Chill the dough for 1 hour.
6. Roll out, invert over the pie pan, and apply any decorative effects you prefer.
7. Cover the edges and pre-bake for 15-20 minutes.
8. Add the filling and finish baking.

Keto pecan pie filling instructions

Step #1: Melt 4 Tbsp. butter in a medium-sized saucepan. Bring to a low simmer and simmer for 5 minutes, or until it's a deep golden brown. Be careful not to let it burn! 

Step #2: Mix the xanthan gum with a small amount of oil. Then, add in granulated sweetener, sugar-free maple syrup, and the xanthan gum mixture.

💭Tip: Always mix xanthan gum with a small amount of oil or melted butter to keep it from clumping!

Step #3: Return to a low simmer, and simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally to keep from burning. This adds a deep, caramel-like flavor.

Step #4: Add ½ cup of heavy cream. Stir until combined.

Step #5: Remove from heat and stir in some sea salt and pure vanilla.

Step #6: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 3 eggs. Then, slowly whisk in the slightly cooled butter/sugar mixture to temper the eggs and keep them from scrambling.

Scrambled eggs are good but not what we are going for here, which is why we're slowly adding the butter/sugar mixture to the eggs and not the other way around!

Step #7: Sprinkle the pecans into the pie shell, then pour the filling over the pecans.

Step #8: Bake.

Cover the edges with a crust protector or foil and bake the keto pie at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.

Then, reduce the temperature to 300 degrees and bake for another 15 to 20 minutes, or until the top is brown and the center is set and no longer jiggly.

Serve with keto vanilla ice cream and enjoy!

Top tips

• For the low-carb sweetener, any keto granulated sweetener will work. If you use a blend that does not contain erythritol, such as Monk Fruit Allulose Blend, you will have an extra gooey pie. It's just up to you how you want the texture to turn out! My favorite is Granulated Monk Fruit With Erythritol, but as I said, any keto granulated sweetener will work.
• For the keto maple syrup, I recommend Besti Maple Syrup because it doesn't have a weird sugar-free aftertaste.
• If you don’t have a crust protector, you can make one out of foil! Simply tear off a piece of foil that is very long – longer than you would think! Fold it in half lengthwise twice. Then, wrap it around the pie and secure it with a paper clip. Then fold the top over the crust.
• This filling makes a standard 9-inch pie. I don't recommend using a larger or deep-dish pie pan for this recipe.

Looking for more keto recipes? 

I think you'll love these...

• Pumpkin PIe
• Green Bean Casserole With Bacon!
• Cornbread Dressing
• Dinner Rolls

Or these Paleo Pecan Pie Bars from Food Faith Fitness look pretty amazing as well!

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