Keto Pecan Cream Pie

STATS:

• Caloric count: 320 kcal
• Preparation duration: 15 mints.
• Portion size: 1 slice
• Cooking duration: Twenty minutes
• Cuisine: American
• Overall time: 35 minutes plus chilling time
• Course: DessertDiet: Keto
• Portion: 10 wedges

EQUIPMENT:

• Mixing bowls

Electric hand mixer

Pie dishRubber spatula

Oven

INGREDIENTS:

CRUST:

• 1 & ½ cups almond flour
• ¼ cup Erythritol powder
• ¼ cup unsalted butter
• ½ tsp. cinnamon

FILLING:

• 8 oz. cream cheese
• ½ cup heavy whipping cream
• ½ cup Erythritol powder
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract

TOPPING:

• 1 cup pecans
• 2 tbsp. keto maple syrup

INGREDIENT NOTES:

ALMOND FLOUR:

• Almond Flour is a keto alternative of classic flour, & crust of almond flour serves as the base to make this pie. This flour works well in keto baking and enhances an indulgent, nutty taste

ERYTHRITOL POWDER:

• We use Erythritol powder to sweeten this pecan pie. Powder form of Erythritol is use to form the smooth and grain-free cream filing

CREAM CHEESE:

• Cream cheese should be at ambient temperature and soft to prepare the lump-free and creamy filing

HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM:

• This heavy whipping cream is use to make the light & airy filing; coconut cream is also a good alternative to prepare the non-dairy filing,

VANILLA EXTRACT:

• Vanilla extracts is use to add the deep taste and aroma in this dessert.

PECANS:

• We use pecans to add the crunchy taste and texture in this cheesecake

KETO MAPLE SYRUP:

• We use keto maple syrup to boost the flavors of this pecans topping without the carbs

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Warm-up the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Then stir the Erythritol, almond flour, cinnamon, and butter to form the crumbs.

1. Add the crummy mixture in pan and press to set the mixture and bake for 10 minutes.
2. We can beat the cream cheese along with Erythritol to form the smooth filing then mix vanilla essence

1. Then we can form the stiff peaks of whipped cream in another vessel and fold the cream along with cream cheese mixture.
2. We can add the filing properly on cool crust.
3. Then we mix the pecans with keto syrup then add on the top of the cheesecake filing; chill for two hours and serve.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

• We serve this keto whipped cream with this pecan pie.
• Keto coffee or tea is serve along with this pecan pie.
• This pecan pie is drizzle along with this keto caramel syrup.
• We have this pecan pie along with raspberries.
• Place the slices of this pie in the dessert platter as well.

TIPS:

• Use the toasted pecans for the deep pecan taste.
• Add the filing in pie when the crust gets completely cool down.
• Use of powder form of sweetener helps to make the smooth filing.
• Chill the pecan pie for long time duration so it gets set properly.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• Add the slices of pie in covered dish and stock the dessert for five days.

FREEZER:

• We wrap the slices tightly in the saran wrap & stock the pie for 2 months.

FAQs:

Can I make this pecan pie with coconut flour?

• We can make this pecan pie along with almond flour only as the coconut flour absorbs too much moisture.

Will I prepare this pie in advance?

• We can prepare this pie in advance and chill for long time and use when required and it taste better.

Is there any alternative of Erythritol to make this pecan pie?