Easy Flaky Keto Pie Crust
A simple and delicious recipe for a flaky, gluten-free, and keto-friendly pie crust perfect for all your sweet and savory baking needs!
Equipment
- Food Processor
- Pie Dish
- Rolling Pin
- Parchment Paper
- Plastic Wrap
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups super fine almond flour
- 1/4 cup oat fiber
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese cold and cubed
- 1 whole egg at room temperature
- 1/4 cup monk fruit/allulose your chosen sweetener
- 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to a moderate 350°F (175°C) to get ready for baking.
- In a food processor, combine the almond flour, oat fiber, your chosen sweetener, and xanthan gum. Give it a quick pulse until everything is well mixed.
- Add the cold, cubed butter and cream cheese to the mixture. Pulse briefly again, just until you see coarse, crumbly bits form. Be careful not to overmix!
- Now, add the beaten egg and pulse until the dough just begins to come together in a clump. The key is to avoid overmixing, which can melt the fats and affect the flakiness.
- Transfer the dough onto a piece of plastic wrap. Gently form it into a flat disk, cover tightly, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or even overnight. This step makes the dough much easier to handle.
- When you're ready to bake, place the chilled dough between two sheets of parchment paper. Use a rolling pin to roll it out into a circle that matches the size of your pie dish. Don't worry if it tears a little; it's easy to press back into shape!
- Carefully transfer the rolled dough into your pie dish. You can either leave the edges plain or elegantly crimp them with your fingers. Use a fork to gently prick the bottom of the crust all over; this prevents it from puffing up while baking.
- Bake your crust on the center oven rack. If your pie filling doesn't require baking, bake the crust for 15-18 minutes until golden. If your filling will be baked, pre-bake the crust for a shorter 5-10 minutes, depending on the filling's baking time.
Notes
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Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 205
- Total Carbs: 8g
- Net Carbs: 3g
- Fats: 19g
- Protein: 6g
