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    5 Minute Keto Pecan Pie | The Best Quick Keto Dessert

    Oct 25, 2022 The Diet Chef

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    This keto pecan pie only takes 5 minutes to make, and you don't need to use the oven! But, don't let the time fool you, this keto pie tastes almost exactly like regular high sugar, high carb pecan pie. However, this sugar free version only has 2.5 NET CARBS per serving!

    Pecan pie on a white plate with pecans surrounding it.

    Table of Contents

    • THE BEST MINI KETO PECAN PIE
      • INGREDIENTS
        • LOW CARB FLOURS TO USE FOR THE CRUST
        • MAKING THIS A SUGAR FREE PIE
      • HOW TO MAKE KETO PECAN PIE IN 5 MINUTES
        • STEP 1: MAKING THE CRUST
        • STEP 2: MAKING THE PECAN PIE FILLING
        • STEP 3: COMPLETING THE PIE
      • STORING THIS MINI KETO PECAN PIE
      • WRAPPING IT ALL UP
    • EASY KETO DESSERTS
    • 5 Minute Keto Pecan Pie | The Best Quick Keto Dessert
      • Ingredients
      • Instructions
      • Notes
      • Nutrition
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    THE BEST MINI KETO PECAN PIE

    Have you ever been craving pecan pie but didn't want to take the time to make an entire one? Well, if you have, this keto pecan pie recipe is too good to be true.

    It literally takes 5 minutes from start to finish to make this low carb pie from scratch, and that's including the crust! And, honestly, this sugar free pecan pie is as good as any pecan pie gets.

    The crust is so tender and buttery, and the filling has the perfect balance of sweet and salty with hints of cinnamon and brown sugar. 

    But best of all, this sugar free pie has just 2.5g NET CARBS per serving!

    With all that said, this is easily one of the best keto recipes I've ever created! It's quick, easy, and the taste is so good that I can't even put it into words. 

    Anyway, I'm just super excited to share this low carb pecan pie with you, so keep on reading for one of the best quick keto dessert recipes ever created!

    Half of a pecan pie on a white plate.

    INGREDIENTS

    One of my favorite things about this low carb pecan pie recipe is that it uses super common keto baking ingredients.

    I can almost guarantee you have all of them on hand. 

    Anyway, here's what you'll need for the keto pie crust:

    • 1 ½ Tbsps salted butter, melted
    • ½ cup blanched almond flour 
    • 3 Tbsps confectioners swerve
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • Pinch of cinnamon
    • Pinch of salt

    By the way, you can use all of these same crust ingredients to make my 5 minute keto pumpkin pie recipe or keto chocolate pie recipe next!

    And for the sugar free pecan pie filling: 

    • 2 ½ Tbsps salted butter
    • 3 Tbsps brown swerve 
    • 1 teaspoon 0 carb maple syrup (optional)
    • ¼ cup pecans
    Ingredients still in their packaging on a white table.

    Now, as you may have noticed, adding in some 0 carb maple syrup is optional. But I think the touch of sweetness and subtle maple flavor takes this pie to another level. 

    And I have a 0 carb keto maple syrup recipe that works perfectly. The best part is once you make the syrup, it lasts a super long time, and you can use it on these keto cream cheese pancakes, keto waffles, and keto french toast!

    LOW CARB FLOURS TO USE FOR THE CRUST

    So, we will be making an almond flour pie crust for this keto pecan pie. 

    And using almond flour as the main ingredient for the pie crust not only keeps the crust low carb and gluten free, but it gives it that perfect tender yet slightly crispy/chewy texture.

    However, if you don't want to use almond flour, two great substitutes for it is walnut flour and sunflower seed flour. You can use an equal amount of either one in place of almond flour, and they'll work just as well. 

    By the way, a flour that you DO NOT want to use in place of almond flour for this recipe - and most recipes - is coconut flour. It is an absorbent flour that does not work as an equal substitute. So stay away from it, or the crust will turn out dry and crumbly, ruining your low carb pecan pie.

    A glass dish filled with dry ingredients and melted butter.

    MAKING THIS A SUGAR FREE PIE

    As I'm sure you know, pecan pie is typically made with dark corn syrup, which is basically all sugar and super high in carbs.

    So to make this a sugar free pecan pie, I used Confectioners Swerve for the pie crust and Brown Swerve for the filling. Both of these keto sweeteners have 0 carbs and calories, making them perfect for the keto diet. 

    But, if you want some more options, you can use Lakanto's Powdered Monk Fruit Sweetener for the crust and Lakanto's Golden Monk Fruit Sweetener for the filling. These monk fruit sweeteners are essentially the same as Swerve and will make great substitutes for this sugar free pie recipe. 

    A ball of dough in a glass dish.

    HOW TO MAKE KETO PECAN PIE IN 5 MINUTES

    Ok, so, making this keto pecan pie is ten times easier and quicker than a regular pecan pie.  

    In just 5 minutes, you'll have a bakery-worthy mini pie that is ready to be devoured. 

    So get all of your ingredients, and let's make this easy keto pie! 

    STEP 1: MAKING THE CRUST

    A small bowl with a blue rim filled with a pie crust.

    First, we will make the crust from scratch. 

    To do that, add all of the crust ingredients into a medium-sized bowl. Then mix them until they combine and are crumbly, and then use your hands to form a ball of dough.

    Next, coat a 4-inch bowl with baking spray, add the dough to it, and then use your fingers to press out the dough. And you'll want to press it out until the dough covers the entire bottom of the bowl and comes up the sides halfway. 

    Once the almond flour pie crust forms, I like to microwave it in 3, 30-second intervals. It's the right amount of cook time for my microwave, but less might be better in yours. Doing this is totally optional, but I think it results in the best texture for the crust.

    Then if you did microwave it, pop the crust in the freezer to let it cool quicker while you work on the filling.

    STEP 2: MAKING THE PECAN PIE FILLING

    Sugar free brown sugar with butter and maple syrup in a glass bowl.

    Now we will make the keto pecan pie filling which is as easy as can be.

    First, add the butter, brown swerve, and maple syrup - if you're using it - to a small bowl.

    Then microwave it for about 30-45 seconds until the swerve completely dissolves into the butter. Or you can cook everything on the stovetop until it dissolves.

    Next, give the pecan pie filling a quick mix and then set it aside.

    STEP 3: COMPLETING THE PIE

    A pecan pie in a white bowl with a blue rim. The filling of the pie is still wet.

    Now, get your crust and put half of the pecans evenly on top of it. 

    Then, pour the pecan pie filling mixture on top of the pecans, add the remaining pecans to the top, and press them down into the filling of the pie.

    Lastly, either dig right into this deliciousness, or you can put it in the fridge to let it set even more. It is best served the day you make it though.

    Enjoy!

    STORING THIS MINI KETO PECAN PIE

    Pecan pie inside of a white dish with a blue rim.

    So, this mini keto pecan pie will make about 2 ideal-sized servings - it's incredibly rich and decadent so eating the entire pie in one go will be tough to do.

    Also, this low carb pecan pie is perfect for sharing with whoever is lucky enough to be in the kitchen when you make the pie, or you can eat half and save the other half to enjoy the next day. 

    And if you don't eat it the next day, not to worry, this pie will last in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week!

    Then whenever you want to eat your sugar free pecan pie, just simply take it out of the fridge and dig right in - I think the pie is even better leftover and chilled. 

    WRAPPING IT ALL UP

    Pecan pie on a white plate.

    Since I created this keto pecan pie recipe, I literally can't stop making it. It is super easy and quick to make and is just so satisfying.

    I think you'll be blown away by how legit this pecan pie is for only taking 5 minutes to make.

    The filling has a sweet and salty flavor that melts in your mouth with each bite, and the crust is as tender as it gets - and it's tough to believe it has just 2.5 net carbs a serving.

    Anyway, I really hope you love this mini keto pecan pie as much as I do. If you make it, leave a comment below and let me know what you think.

    EASY KETO DESSERTS

    If you loved the simplicity of this keto pecan pie, I have a ton of other quick keto desserts on the blog that all take under 5 minutes to make! 

    Try one of these easy keto dessert recipes out next:

    • No Bake Keto Cheesecake
    • No Flour Keto Mug Cake
    • Keto Oreo Mug Cake 
    • Keto Cinnamon Rolls
    • Keto Brownies
    • Keto Cookie Dough
    • Keto Vanilla Cake
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    5 Minute Keto Pecan Pie | The Best Quick Keto Dessert

    A pecan pie on a white plate.
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    This keto pecan pie only takes 5 minutes to make, and you don't need to use the oven! And don't let the time fool you because this keto pie literally tastes like regular high sugar, high carb pecan pie. But it only has 2.5 NET CARBS per serving! 

    • Author: The Diet Chef
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 0 minutes
    • Total Time: 5 minutes
    • Yield: 2 servings 1x
    • Category: Dessert
    • Method: Microwave
    • Cuisine: Keto Low carb

    Ingredients

    Scale

    Keto pie crust:

    1 ½ Tbsps (20g) salted butter, melted

    ½ cup (56g) blanched almond flour

    3 Tbsps (24g) confectioners swerve

    ½ teaspoon (2g) vanilla extract

    Pinch of cinnamon

    Pinch of salt

    Sugar free filling: 

    2 ½ Tbsps (36g) salted butter

    3 Tbsps (36g) brown swerve

    1 teaspoon 0 carb maple syrup (optional)

    ¼ cup (30g) pecans

    Instructions

    1. Add all of the crust ingredients to a medium bowl. Mix until crumbly, then use your hands to form a ball of dough.
    2. Coat a 4 inch bowl with baking spray and add the dough ball to it. Press out the dough with your fingers to cover the bottom of the bowl and halfway up its sides.
    3. Microwave it in 2-3, 30-second intervals (optional). If you microwaved it, put it in the freezer to cool. 
    4. Add all of the filling ingredients (except the pecans) to a small bowl. Microwave for about 30-45 seconds until the swerve completely dissolves into the butter, then mix the filling ingredients.
    5. Add half of the pecans to the crust, top it with the filling, then add the remaining pecans and press them into the filling.
    6. Eat immediately or refrigerate to let the filling set. Enjoy!

    Notes

    The scale up function does not change the gram measurements.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 serving
    • Calories: 473
    • Fat: 48
    • Carbohydrates: 7
    • Fiber: 4.5
    • Protein: 7.5

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    Comments

    1. JEWEL says

      October 06, 2021 at 9:47 pm

      My husband is a Texan and you know how they are about their pecan pies!! He absolutely loved this!! Its a but too sweet for us as we rarely use sweeteners so will cut the 3 TBS of powdered Allulose to 1.5. I used already roasted salted pecans.
      I really can't believe how fast and easy it is and that ut tastes so incredibly delicious. Thank you for this recipe. Making another tomorrow






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    2. Emma says

      October 08, 2021 at 1:57 pm

      This is ridiculously good. It was just as delicious the next day!!






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    3. Corrine says

      October 09, 2021 at 9:46 pm

      Mr. Duff you’ve done it again! This is amazing.






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    4. Anne H says

      October 11, 2021 at 9:23 pm

      My husband and I have made this a bunch, it is perfect to split and we just love it!!






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    5. Tim says

      October 16, 2021 at 10:20 pm

      This was incredible for how fast it came together.






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    6. Dina says

      October 22, 2021 at 12:30 pm

      I don’t have a microwave. Can the crust go in the oven?

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      • The Diet Chef says

        October 23, 2021 at 4:41 pm

        Yes. 350F. Until done

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    7. Christine says

      October 26, 2021 at 7:51 pm

      5/5 highly recommend
      I was craving something sweet and this hit the spot! Thank you for all your hard work making these recipes!
      You can taste the love!






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    8. Nicky says

      October 27, 2021 at 6:41 pm

      Can’t believe how easy it was to make this. TYFS






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    9. Katharine says

      November 20, 2021 at 8:34 pm

      So easy and so tasty!

      I accidentally used unsalted pecans (not my preference) and still enjoyed it.

      My a1c's thank you 😁






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    10. Cristina says

      November 21, 2021 at 2:57 pm

      Can this recipe be made into smaller tarts using standard muffin tins?

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      • The Diet Chef says

        November 29, 2021 at 5:16 pm

        Yes

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    11. Mary says

      December 09, 2021 at 9:19 am

      Exactly what I was looking for for one of my favorite treats! Love 💕 this recipe!
      Quick to make and delicious! Thank you!






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    12. Pamela says

      December 28, 2021 at 5:52 pm

      This hit the spot for my sweet craving. Every time I make this recipe it is so easy and super yummy. This time I added a drop of rum flavored extract to the filling. Mmm mmm good 😋
      Thank you for this recipe.

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      • Amanda says

        November 06, 2022 at 12:52 pm

        Oh that’s a fun idea! Thanks for sharing Pamela👏👏👩‍🍳

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    13. Lisa Skinner says

      February 22, 2022 at 10:27 pm

      So good! My husband loves pecan pie so I decided to make this sugar free version and he absolutely loved it! So easy to make. Definitely doing this again.






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    14. Jan Stone says

      July 10, 2022 at 10:06 am

      JOE ,WOW!!Thank you for creating recipes like these for those of us who desire to change our eating habits n become healthy n reduce our weight!
      Amazing recipes!! Thank you for your time, effort, energy and for sharing!!
      Wonderful!!!!!🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🤗🤗❤️

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    15. Gianna Lewis says

      October 24, 2022 at 9:22 pm

      Out of this world. AMAZING!






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    16. Daisy Bender says

      October 25, 2022 at 8:48 pm

      OMG this is amazing!! I didn't believe it would be that easy to make but it actually was. So impressed by this!!!






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    17. Amanda Molar says

      October 26, 2022 at 8:33 pm

      Top 5 keto dessert for me. I will be making this one often.






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    18. Katherine Ball says

      November 01, 2022 at 8:22 pm

      This recipe is insanity!!! Actually the best pecan pie I have ever had and it took a tenth of the time as an actual one. Just great stuff here.






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    19. Dimple says

      November 02, 2022 at 1:36 pm

      Hi,

      This recipe looks delicious. Can I make it dairy free by any chance and substitute butter for coconut oil or something?
      Would that work?
      Thank you so much






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    Hey there! I'm Joe Duff - The Diet Chef, and I've been creating low carb keto recipes for over 15 years. Initally, I started making these recipes to help myself lose weight - I lost over 75 pounds doing so - but now I make recipes for the entire low carb keto community!
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