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    Home / Recipes / Dessert / Homemade Keto Pie Crust (Gluten Free)

    Homemade Keto Pie Crust (Gluten Free)

    October 18, 2021 by Keto Cooking Christian 12 Comments

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    This homemade, guilt-free almond flour pie crust is flaky and super easy to make. It's perfect for all those delicious Keto pie recipes!

    baked pie crust with crimped edges
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    • What's in Keto Almond Flour Pie Crust
    • How to Make Keto Pie Crust
    • IS ALMOND FLOUR PIE CRUST KETO?
    • What is Oat Fiber? Is Oat Fiber Keto?
    • What is a Substitute for Oat Fiber?
    • TIPS FOR THE BEST GLUTEN FREE PIE CRUST
    • KETO AND LOW CARB RECIPES USING PIE/TART CRUST
    • CAN I USE COCONUT FLOUR INSTEAD OF ALMOND FLOUR?
    • More Keto Dessert Recipes

    This is a new and improved version of my original pie crust recipe. You'll find that this gluten free pie dough is easier to roll out and work with.

    There're so many wonderful pies and tarts that you get to enjoy on Keto! But, the real key to any delicious pie starts with a good crust. Almond flour pie crusts allow you to enjoy your favorite desserts without all the carbs.

    I make Lemon Mascarpone Tart, Strawberry Cream Tart and my favorite Mini Lemon Curd Tarts using this basic Keto pie crust recipe. But, don't stop there! With this versatile Keto pie crust recipe, use it with any of your favorite pie fillings.

    unbaked pie crust in glass pie dish

    Get creative and fill with anything you like, pumpkin, berries, chocolate, coconut... you name it! You can even add your favorite mousse to it for a great no bake pie!

    baked pie crust with crimped edges

    This Almond Joy Chocolate Mousse used as a filling will really make an impression on your guests at your next get-together! Or if you want something a little lighter, this no bake Strawberry Coconut Cream Mousse filling is an awesome alternative.

    What's in Keto Almond Flour Pie Crust

    • Super fine almond flour
    • Oat fiber
    • Unsalted butter
    • Egg
    • Allulose
    • Cream cheese
    • Xanthan gum

    *Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

    How to Make Keto Pie Crust

    pie crust dry ingredients in food processor

    Add the almond flour, oat fiber, sweetener and xanthan gum to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until combined.

    pie crust dry ingredients with butter and cream cheese cubes in food processor

    Add in the cold cubes of butter and cream cheese, then pulse just until you get coarse crumbs.

    pie crust ingredients with beaten egg in food processor

    Add in the beaten egg and mix until combined and the dough just starts to clump together. Do not overmix because the heat from the blade will melt the butter and cream cheese. You want those little bits to stay intact until you bake the crust.

    pie crust dough in food processor

    Turn out the dough onto a piece of plastic wrap, cover and form a disk, then chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour or overnight before rolling it out. The dough should be easy to handle and not too sticky.

    pie crust dough wrapped in plastic wrap

    Add your favorite pie filling and continue baking or allow to chill in the fridge if you're making a no bake pie.When you're ready to use the dough, place it between 2 sheets of parchment paper and roll it out with a rolling pin, to the diameter of your pie dish. This dough is easy to work with, so if it tears, you can easily press it back into shape.

    pie crust dough in parchment paper with rolling pin on top

    Fold the edges back and you can either leave the crust as is, or crimp the edges using your fingers.

    pie crust in pie dish unbaked with crimped edges

    Take a fork and prick all over the bottom of the crust. This will prevent the crust from puffing up when it bakes.

    closeup of pie crust with fork pricking the bottom

    When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350F.

    Bake on the center rack in your oven for 15-18 minutes if your filling does not need baking. If it does, you will only need to bake it for about 5-10 minutes, depending on how long you will be baking with the filling.

    IS ALMOND FLOUR PIE CRUST KETO?

    It's perfect for Keto baking. Super fine almond flour is basically almonds, without the skin, ground to a really fine texture.

    This gluten free pie crust is a good source of protein, fiber and healthy fats, and only 4 net carbs. Almonds host so many health benefits. If you'd like to read more about the nutrients in almonds, check out this article.

    What is Oat Fiber? Is Oat Fiber Keto?

    Oat Fiber is made from grinding the outer husks of oats. How healthy is oat fiber? It's pure insoluble fiber, which doesn't dissolve in water and isn't broken down in the digestive tract, so it has zero net carbs and is perfect for a Keto Diet. It helps give a more traditional texture and that's why I use it so often. Check out all the Keto Oat Fiber Recipes you can make!

    What is a Substitute for Oat Fiber?

    To get the best results, it's best to use oat fiber if you can. If you're unable to find it, try a combination of psyllium husk powder and coconut flour. Since both are very absorbent, you might have to add more liquid.

    unbaked pie crust in glass pie dish

    TIPS FOR THE BEST GLUTEN FREE PIE CRUST

    • Be sure and cook low carb pie crusts long enough. This ensures it will stay together once cooked and cooled.
    • If the edges of the crust begin to brown before the rest of the crust is done, tent the edges with strips of aluminum foil.
    • If the dough is a little too tacky to work with, add a little more almond flour until it comes together in the food processor.
    • To ensure the dough combines well, but sure to use a room temperature egg.
    • After taking the Keto pie dough out of the fridge, if you're not going to use it immediately, place back in plastic wrap in the fridge for up to 3 days.
    • You can divide this crust up into individual, mini tart sizes and just adjust the cooking accordingly.
    baked pie crust with crimped edges

    KETO AND LOW CARB RECIPES USING PIE/TART CRUST

    Once you try this Keto pie crust, you'll find so many low carb recipes to use it with. Here are some of my favorites you may want to try:

    • Lemon Mascarpone Tart
    • Strawberry Cream Tart  
    • Mini Lemon Curd Tarts

    CAN I USE COCONUT FLOUR INSTEAD OF ALMOND FLOUR?

    This is partially a personal preference. You can use a combination of almond flour with coconut flour, but you will have to add additional egg to the dough because coconut flour is much more absorbent. You should let dough that you make with coconut flour rest in the fridge before baking it to allow the moisture to soak up.

    baked pie crust with crimped edges

    More Keto Dessert Recipes

    • Blueberry Cheesecake Bars
    • Snickerdoodle Cookies
    • Lemon Poppy Mini Bundt Cakes
    • Keto Mock Apple Crumble
    • Strawberry Cupcakes
    • Mini Cheesecakes with Raspberry Sauce
    • Lemon Meringue Cupcakes

    If you'd like to know more about baking on Keto, this article, Keto Baking Made Easy, is loaded with tips and info that you'll find helpful. You might also check out my Keto Sweet Treats eBook that has 50 amazing Keto dessert recipes, all with color pics, macros and more! I'm offering it at 50% off when you subscribe to my free weekly emails here.

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    Homemade Keto Pie Crust (Gluten Free)

    This homemade, guilt-free almond flour pie crust is flakey and super easy to make. It's perfect for all those delicious Keto pie recipes!
    5 from 1 vote
    Author: Julianne
    Servings 12
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    PREP 2 minutes mins
    COOK 15 minutes mins
    TOTAL 17 minutes mins

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    Ingredients
     

    • 1 ½ cups super fine almond flour
    • ¼ cup oat fiber, see notes
    • ¼ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
    • 2 tablespoons cream cheese, cold and cubed
    • 1 whole egg, room temperature
    • ¼ cup allulose
    • ½ teaspoon xanthan gum

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350F.
    • Add the almond flour, oat fiber, sweetener and xanthan gum to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until combined.
    • Add in the cold cubes of butter and cream cheese, then pulse just until you get coarse crumbs.
    • Add in the beaten egg and mix until combined and the dough just starts to clump together. Do not overmix because the heat from the blade will melt the butter and cream cheese. You want those little bits to stay intact until you bake the crust.
    • Turn out the dough onto a piece of plastic wrap, cover and form a disk, then chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour or overnight before rolling it out. The dough should be easy to handle and not too sticky.
    • When you are ready to use the dough, place it between 2 sheets of parchment paper and roll it out with a rolling pin, to the diameter of your pie dish. This dough is easy to work with, so if it tears, you can easily press it back into shape.
    • Fold the edges back and you can either leave the crust as is, or crimp the edges using your fingers. Take a fork and prick all over the bottom of the crust. This will prevent the crust from puffing up when it bakes.
    • Bake on the center rack in your oven for 15-18 minutes if your filling does not need baking. If it does, you will only need to bake it for about 5-10 minutes, depending on how long you will be baking with the filling.

    Recipe Notes

    If you can't find allulose, you can substitute with 3 tablespoons of Swerve, erythritol or monk fruit.
    If you don't plan on using the pie crust right away, you can store it in the fridge up to 3 days.
    If you don't have a food processor, you can use a pasty cutting tool to blend the butter and cream cheese into the mixture.
    To use this same dough recipe for savory dishes, just omit the sweetener and add in any other spices or herbs that are in the dish you're making.
    Oat Fiber is made from grinding the outer husks of oats. How healthy is oat fiber? It's pure insoluble fiber, which doesn't dissolve in water and isn't broken down in the digestive tract, so it has zero net carbs and is perfect for a Keto Diet. It helps give a more traditional texture and that's why I use it so often. Check out all the Keto Oat Fiber Recipes you can make!
    To get the best results, it's best to use oat fiber if you can. If you're unable to find it, try a combination of psyllium husk powder and coconut flour. Since both are very absorbent, you might have to add more liquid.

    *Make sure to scroll up and read the post for substitutions, additions and helpful tips for making this recipe.

    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Calories 205kcal
    Nutrition Facts
    Homemade Keto Pie Crust (Gluten Free)
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    205
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    19
    g
    29
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    6
    g
    38
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    8
    g
    3
    %
    Fiber
     
    5
    g
    21
    %
    Sugar
     
    1
    g
    1
    %
    Protein
     
    6
    g
    12
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    *Nutritional data is provided as a courtesy and is accurate to the best of my knowledge. You can verify it using the nutrition calculator of your choice. All data is based on net carbs, without sugar alcohol: Swerve, Erythritol, Monk Fruit or Allulose.

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    Originally published on June 5, 2019, updated on October 18, 2021 with improvements to the recipe, new photos and helpful tips.

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    1. Ava

      April 03, 2023 at 6:33 pm

      Hi - when I click on Save nothing appears to happen. How do I retrieve saved recipes? Thanks, Ava

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      • Keto Cooking Christian

        April 04, 2023 at 3:47 pm

        You just click on the little symbol under the "heart" save button, then select the bookmarked item.

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    2. Sarah

      December 09, 2022 at 11:29 pm

      what does the cream cheese add to the crust?my GI daughter is dairy free. I know what I can substitute for the butter, but not the cream cheese. I hope someone has an idea.

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        December 10, 2022 at 11:52 am

        It gives the crust structure. I am not sure what dairy free product you could use instead.

        Reply
    3. Catherine

      October 15, 2022 at 10:47 am

      This pie crust sounds great. I will be making it for thanksgiving. Thank you.

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        October 16, 2022 at 4:54 pm

        Thanks so much. Be sure and let me know what you think.

        Reply
    4. Kathy Moxley

      March 05, 2022 at 8:45 pm

      Fabulous pie crust! Definitely will make again.

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        March 06, 2022 at 3:26 pm

        I am so glad you like it! I think it's super close to traditional pie crust.

        Reply
    5. Joyce

      February 18, 2021 at 2:24 pm

      5 stars
      This pie crust is so quick and easy to make, there are no excuses! I actually didn't make a pie with this but made a 'sugar'-cinnamon mixture to dust on top of it before baking. I then broke up the crust into small pieces after it was cooled and am going to put the pieces of crust into a 'banana' cream pie ice cream - but I have to confess I've been breaking off pieces of the crust to eat and it is really good just by itself! WINNER!!!

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        February 18, 2021 at 2:27 pm

        That's pretty genius of you. I love the idea, thanks for sharing!

        Reply
    6. Susan Pearson

      March 02, 2020 at 9:06 pm

      Question on your nutrition facts - is this for the whole crust? So, if it has 6g carbs, and 2 fiber, that would be 4 net carbs for the entire crust? Also, have you tried this to make meat pies? That's what I'm interested in doing with it. (Already used it for the custard tarts - yum!

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        March 14, 2020 at 2:21 pm

        The nutrition info on my site is always per serving.

        Reply

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