Description
Delectable low carb keto coconut flour pie crust brings classic pastry traditions into modern healthy eating. Crisp, buttery layers provide perfect foundations for sweet or savory fillings you can confidently craft in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (115 g / 4 oz) unsalted butter, cold, cut into pieces
- ¾ cup (90 g / 3.2 oz) coconut flour
- ¼ cup (50 g / 1.8 oz) monk fruit allulose blend (skip for savoury crust)
- ¼ teaspoon (1 g) sea salt (or ½ teaspoon for savoury crust)
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) vanilla extract (optional, skip for savoury crust)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and prepare a 9-inch pie pan by lining with parchment paper or generously greasing the surface to prevent sticking.
- Mixing Base: Utilize a food processor to combine coconut flour, softened butter, monk fruit allulose blend, and sea salt. Pulse the ingredients until they form a uniform, sandy-textured mixture that resembles coarse crumbs.
- Dough Formation: Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract into the processor, blending thoroughly until the mixture transforms into a cohesive, moldable dough that holds together when gently pressed.
- Crust Shaping: Delicately transfer the prepared dough into the prepared pie pan, using fingertips or the back of a spoon to spread and press the mixture evenly across the bottom and sides, creating a smooth, consistent layer.
- Baking Preparation: Perforate the crust bottom with multiple small holes using a fork or toothpick to prevent air bubble formation and ensure uniform baking. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes until the crust appears firm and displays a delicate golden hue around the edges.
- Cooling and Finishing: Remove the crust from the oven and allow it to rest at room temperature for at least 10 minutes, enabling the crust to set and stabilize. If edges begin to brown excessively during subsequent baking, shield them with aluminum foil to prevent overcooking.
- Final Instructions: Confirm the crust is completely cooled before adding any filling or attempting to cut, preserving its structural integrity and optimal texture.
Notes
- Precision Measurement: Use exact measurements for coconut flour and butter to guarantee the perfect texture and consistency.
- Temperature Control: Allow butter to soften naturally at room temperature for better dough integration and smoother mixing.
- Moisture Management: Coconut flour absorbs liquid quickly, so mix ingredients thoroughly to prevent dry or crumbly texture.
- Cooling Technique: Let the crust cool completely before adding fillings to maintain structural stability and prevent soggy bottom.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 188
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 62 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 123 mg