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slice of pecan pie on a white plate topped with a dollop of whipped cream.
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Keto Pecan Pie with Caramel Sauce

Our low carb pecan pie recipe is the perfect sugar free dessert recipe for the Holidays!
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Pie Crust20 minutes
Total Time1 hour 25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 2 Net Carbs, Christmas Recipes, Dessert Recipes, Holiday Recipes, Keto Desserts, Keto Recipe, Low Carb Desserts, Low Carb Recipes, Sugar Free
Servings: 12 Slices
Calories: 310kcal
Author: Lighter Kitchen
Cost: $12.53

Ingredients

CRUST:

  • 1 recipe Almond Pie Crust

FILLING:

  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup golden monk fruit
  • 1/4 tsp cinnmaon
  • 1 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup Lakanto Maple Flavored Syrup
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 1 lrg egg, whisked
  • 1/2 tsp Almond Flour (*Note 1)
  • 1.5 cups chopped and halved pecans, divided (1 cup chopped pecans + 1/2 cup halved pecans)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Prepare The Best Low Carb Pie Crust with Almond Flour (*Note 2)
  • When the crust is baking (or after, if making ahead) proceed with the filling. In a large sauté pan, heat the butter, golden monkfruit sweetener and cinnamon over medium-low heat for 5 minutes, until golden brown. Make sure to stir constantly to ensure it doesn't burn and scorch!
  • Once golden brown, stir in the cream, Lakanto Maple Flavored Syrup and sea salt. Bring to a light simmer and continue simmering for 15-20 minutes until dark golden and caramel-like.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and stir in vanilla until fully combined.
  • Let caramel sauce cool for 15-20 minutes.
  • When the caramel sauce has cooled down to warm, whisk in the whisked egg. (*Note 3)
  • Add 1/2 tsp of almond flour to caramel sauce. (*Note 1)
  • Stir in 1 cup of chopped pecans to caramel sauce.
  • Pour caramel sauce/pecan mixture into pie crust. Top with 1/2 cup of pecan halves. Make a pretty pattern if you want, with the pecan halves, or throw caution to the wind and toss 'em on!
  • Bake for 40-50 minutes. Check the pie after 20 minutes and make sure the pie crust edge isn't getting too brown. If so, add foil to the edge or put on a pie crust shield.
  • Once done, the top will be dark brown and the filling will be firm and set. Remove from the oven and let cool completely before serving. (*Note 4)
  • Top with low carb keto whipped cream and enjoy!

Notes

Note 1: Adding a small bit of almond flour is our fail-proof method to make sure the pecan pie sets! If you are a pecan pie pro, feel free to leave this ingredient/step out.
Note 2: If you prefer the taste of coconut flour, use our Simple Keto Pie Crust With Coconut Flour.
Note 3: Make sure the caramel sauce is cool enough to add an egg and stir it in, but not cook it. You can always temper the egg into the caramel sauce.
Note 4: You can bake this pie the day before you will be serving it!