Description
One of the biggest hurdles for anyone starting a ketogenic lifestyle is finding a reliable pastry substitute. This recipe uses superfine almond flour and melted butter to create a crust that is buttery, crumbly, and sturdy enough to hold your favorite fillings. It requires no rolling pin, no chilling time, and comes together in minutes. Whether you are making a sugar-free cheesecake or a savory breakfast quiche, this gluten-free crust delivers on both texture and taste.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups (160 g) Almond Flour (blanched, superfine)
- 1/4 cup (45.5 g) Swerve Sweetener (Granular or powdered)
- 1/4 cup (56.75 g) Butter, melted
- 1/4 tsp Salt
Instructions
- Whisk Dry Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the almond flour, Swerve sweetener, and salt to break up any clumps
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Incorporate Butter: Pour the melted butter into the dry mixture. Stir well until the dough comes together and resembles coarse, wet crumbs (like wet sand).
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Press into Pan: Turn the crumbly dough into a 9-inch glass or ceramic pie plate. Press the dough firmly with your fingers, starting from the center and working up the sides.
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Smooth and Prick: Use the flat bottom of a measuring cup or glass to press the bottom down firmly for an even surface. Prick holes all over the bottom with a fork to prevent air bubbles.
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Bake:
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For Unfilled Pies (No-Bake fillings): Bake at 325°F for about 20 minutes until edges are golden. Cool completely before filling.
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For Filled Pies: Pre-bake for 10-12 minutes, then add filling and continue baking according to your specific pie recipe.
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Notes
- Savory Option: If making a savory quiche, you can reduce or omit the sweetener entirely.
- Pie Shield: Almond flour browns faster than wheat flour. If baking a filled pie for a long time, cover the crust edges with foil strips to prevent burning.
- Flour Freshness: Ensure your almond flour is fresh. Old nut flours can taste rancid and ruin the flavor.
- Pressing Tip: Using a flat-bottomed cup to press the crust ensures it is compact and won’t crumble when sliced.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Baking, Keto
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: <1 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
