Ground Pecan Crust Low Carb Recipe

Create the perfect low-carb crust for your next cheesecake, pumpkin pie, or jello pudding pie! This buttery pecan crust offers a delightful crunch and holds its shape beautifully. While it's ideal for firmer fillings, avoid using it with overly runny pies. For optimal results, use real butter – trust us, we learned that lesson the hard way! This recipe is quick, easy, and guaranteed to impress.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 200.6 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Ground Pecan Crust Low Carb

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How to Make Ground Pecan Crust Low Carb

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Grind 1 ½ cups of pecans in a food processor until finely ground. (For a crunchier crust, leave some texture.)
  3. Add ½ cup of Splenda (or your preferred low-carb sweetener) to the ground pecans.
  4. Add ½ cup (1 stick) of unsalted butter, cut into small pieces.
  5. Pulse until the mixture resembles wet sand.
  6. Press the mixture firmly into a 9-inch pie plate or springform pan.
  7. Bake for 8-12 minutes, or until lightly golden brown. Keep a close eye on it to prevent burning.
  8. Let cool completely before adding your filling. This crust can also be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

5g

Fat

24g

Carbs

1g