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It’s Pi Day, and since I love food (like the rest of the world), I’m also going to stretch this to mean “Pie Day.” In honor of this,I thought I’d trot out this recipe for a keto pie crust!
Anyway, I’ll admit it – I’ve never been able to make a good keto pie crust. I’ve tried (oh, how I’ve tried), but each and every time leaves something to be desired. Well, my friends, that has ended. I finally managed to get it together and actually create an edible keto pie crust. The secret? Butter and eggs. Yeah, I know. Years of watching Julia Child and Martha Stewart probably should have taught me this.
So, armed with my eggs, butter and coconut flour, I set off to make a keto pie crust. There was still trial and error (the first attempt involved salt, which has since been removed – you’re welcome), but we’ve finally arrived at a delicious crust recipe that was crazy easy to make and really, really tasty.
You can use this nut free beauty in both sweet and savory recipes. So, whether you’re in the mood for apple pie and pumpkin peanut butter pie, or you really have a hankering for spinach pie or buffalo cheddarpie… this is the recipe for you!
Some quick notes:
- The butter substitute should be used directly out of the fridge – nice and chilly (it makes the dough easier to work with)
- When smushing the pie crust into the pan, wetting your fingertips will help them to not stick to the dough
- Not all coconut flours are created equal – I really like howNutivabakes up (and it’s cheaper than most)
- If the dough becomes too soft, chill it in the fridge for a few minutes
- This is a pastry cutter (but a fork will work, too), and it makes everything so much easier. It’s kind of a unitasker, but if you make enough pies, it’s totally worth it.
- This is how you use a pastry cutter– turn the volume down, there are children screaming in the background!
- Instead of the flax, you could use psyllium husk as a binder, and it will be much prettier. People have also reported good results with egg substitutes (though they’re a little higher in carbs), and also real eggs.
- If you are looking for an almond flour-based recipe, there is an almond flour pie crust in my cookbook with the Keto Pot Pie recipe. 🙂
Okay, on to the keto pie crust recipe!
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This low carb pie crust is super simple, and bakes up flaky, yet strong enough to stand up to a solid filling!
Total Time 5 minutes mins
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup coconut flour
- 8 tbsp chilled, salted vegan butter (1/2 cup, 1 stick, 4 ounces)
- 2 flax eggs (1 tablespoon fine ground golden flax + 3tbsp water per flax egg)
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, use a pastry cutter (or fork) to blend the coconut flour and butter until the texture is sandy, and there are no giant lumps of butter, or free floating dry bits of coconut flour.
Add in two eggs, and mix until a thick dough forms and can be formed into a ball.
If the dough is too dry and crumbly here, add in a tablespoon of cold water and keep gently kneading until the dough comes together.
Press the dough into a 9" pie pan.
The crust is ready to be used in a recipe!
Notes
To calculate net carbs - subtract the grams of fiber and sugar alcohols (if applicable) from the total grams of carbohydrates in the recipe.
To make this crust slightly sweet, add 2 grams of granulated sweetener.
For sweeteners, I prefer to use Lakanto. It’s the brand I’ve found that works best for baking, and doesn’t upset my stomach. You can save 15% if you shop on their site using the code MeatFreeKeto.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 8.5g | Protein: 4.6g | Fat: 14g | Fiber: 6g
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FAQs
Water, organic coconut flour, egg whites, liquid whole eggs, organic pumpkin seed flour, psyllium husk, flax meal, extra virgin olive oil, coconut milk, ground chia, salt, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, cream of tartar, baking soda, Italian herbs, chicory root, yeast. IS THE KETO CRUST GLUTEN FREE?
How many carbs are in a keto pie crust? ›
This makes 5 total Keto Tart Pie Crusts. Each crust comes out to be 202 Calories, 14.8g Fats, 4.2g Net Carbs, and 6.4g Protein.
What is the best substitute for pie crust? ›
- Crispy Rice Cereal. A little peanut butter is all it takes to morph crunchy cereal into a moldable mix for a playful pie crust. ...
- Waffle Cones. Scooping ice cream cones for a crowd might leave you wiping sweat (and ice cream drippings) off your brow. ...
- Brownies. ...
- Butter Crackers. ...
- Shredded Coconut. ...
- Puff Pastry.
When talking low-carb, bringing up keto is a must. Depending on your diet, 16 grams of carbohydrates in our cauliflower crust might not be too much. If it is though, we recommend our keto crust!
Is cream cheese keto? ›
Cream cheese: Cream cheese is very popular in the keto diet. At only 84 calories per 1 ounce serving, it has 1 gram of carbs and 2 grams of protein but packs 8 grams of fat per serving. It can be a keto-friendly snack or meal addition when more fat is needed.
Can you buy keto pastry? ›
Transform your meals with our delicious SNAXX Keto Pastry Mix.
Is cauliflower crust really keto? ›
Is cauliflower pizza keto? Yes! The crust is low-carb and keto-friendly. The pizza itself can contain any toppings you choose, but meat, cheese, and veggies are all keto-friendly as well.
Is keto pizza actually keto? ›
Can Pizza Be Keto? Yes, absolutely! There are many keto-friendly pizza crusts to try out, as well as keto pizza toppings that won't even make it feel like you're on a diet.
What is a keto crust? ›
About Our Crust. Our keto crust was uniquely crafted to incorporate extra protein and fat, keeping the carbohydrates to 6 grams. We use cauliflower rice to mimic traditional wheat flours, and then add the good stuff: eggs, casein and whey protein, and all of our signature spices.
Can you buy low-carb pastry? ›
KETO BAKE MIX 300g - 4g CARBS per serve
Gluten free and 99% sugar free. Our unique blend of low carb ingredients makes a hitting your macros as easy as pie. This pastry is versatile, easy to use and tastes incredible.
Almond flour: This popular keto flour is made from blanched almonds (skins removed). Almond flour is one of the few keto flours that can be swapped 1-to-1 in place of traditional flour. Some recipes call for ¾ cup almond flour, though, since the higher fat content of almonds make the flour more dense.
How to make a pie crust without weights? ›
Dried beans or rice works great, or you can use sugar to weigh down the parchment paper. If you use beans or rice, you can use them over and over again for blind baking - just store them in an airtight container. You cannot use them to cook with for regular recipes once you have used them to bind bake.
Is it cheaper to make or buy pie crust? ›
Sure, you can buy one from the store, but once you know how to make pie dough yourself, it's often cheaper and tastier to do at home.
What are 3 other types of pie crust? ›
How to Match Your Pie With the Right Crust
- Flaky Pie Crust. Flaky pie crust is your most basic crust, made of fat, flour, water and salt. ...
- Hot Water Crust. ...
- Paté Sucrée or Sweet Crust. ...
- Crostata Crust. ...
- Cream Cheese Crust. ...
- Cornmeal Crust. ...
- Puff Pastry or Rough Puff.
About Our Crust. Our keto crust was uniquely crafted to incorporate extra protein and fat, keeping the carbohydrates to 6 grams. We use cauliflower rice to mimic traditional wheat flours, and then add the good stuff: eggs, casein and whey protein, and all of our signature spices.
Is keto crust pizza healthy? ›
Is keto pizza good for weight loss? While the keto pizza crust is lower in carbs than a traditional crust, it is still high in calories and fat. Like any kind of pizza, you can enjoy it in moderation. If you'd like a low calorie option, try a cloud bread pizza.
What is pizza 73 keto crust made of? ›
Keto Crust
Water, Organic coconut flour, Egg whites, Liquid whole egg, Organic pumpkin seed flour, Psyllium husk, Flax meal, Extra virgin olive oil, Coconut milk, Ground chia, Salt, Apple cider vinegar, Garlic powder, Cream of tartar, Baking soda, Italian herb, Chicory root, Yeast.
Is cauliflower crust actually cauliflower? ›
To turn cauliflower into a pizza crust, it's chopped into florets and pulsed in a food processor until fine and grainy. Then, it's steamed and drained of any extra liquid and combined with ingredients like eggs, cheese, and spices to create a doughy texture.
