Looking for a sweet treat that fits your keto diet? Try our easy Keto Pecan Pie. It's a low-carb twist on the traditional pecan pie, made entirely with keto-friendly ingredients. And don't worry. It's just as delicious as the classic version. With its smooth and sweet taste, you'll love every bite. Best of all, you can prepare this treat in just 40 minutes. Ready to get started? Let's go.
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- Preparation and cooking overview
- Chef's note
- 🥧 Ingredients for this keto pecan pie recipe
- Ingredient substitutions
- Additional ingredients
- Cooking tools required
- Tools substitute options
- How to make this Keto Pecan Pie: step-by-step guide
- How to make it healthier?
- Time-saving tips
- What can I prepare ahead of time?
- Storage and reheating instructions
- Recipe wrap-up and conclusion
- Frequently asked questions
- 📖 Recipe
Preparation and cooking overview
Preparing our low carb pecan pie is straightforward and takes just 40 minutes. Begin by baking an almond flour crust while also creating a flavorful pecan filling. Once the crust is done, add the filling and let it cool. Your dessert is ready to serve!
Chef's note
For a more layered flavor profile, consider adding a touch of cinnamon or vanilla extract to the filling. These minor adjustments can turn a good pecan pie into a great one. Plus, it's these personalized touches that make your version of this recipe truly unique.

🥧 Ingredients for this keto pecan pie recipe
Here's a list of ingredients you need for this low calorie pecan pie:
For the crust
For the filling
Ingredient substitutions
No need to worry if there's something on the ingredients list you'd like to skip. We've got you covered with some keto-friendly substitutions:
Additional ingredients
Elevate your chocolate pecan pie recipe with these optional ingredients:
Cooking tools required
To make this sugar free pecan pie recipe, you'll need the following tools:
Tools substitute options
How to make this Keto Pecan Pie: step-by-step guide
Cooking method
Preparation steps
- Measure all the ingredients for both the crust and the filling.
- Cut the pecans into halves.
Cooking instructions
For the crust
- Preheat the oven to 325° F and grease the 10.5″ cast iron skillet with butter.
- Mix all ingredients together in a medium bowl until a thick ball of dough forms.
- Knead the dough two or three times until it's smooth. Press the dough into the skillet and bake for 12-15 minutes.
For the filling
- Heat the butter to a boil. When it starts to boil, turn off the heat, add the brown and granulated sugar, and allow it to cool slightly.
- In a medium bowl, beat the eggs with the cooled sugar mixture, maple flavoring, pecan pieces, chocolate chips (optional), bourbon (optional), and salt until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into the keto pie crust and top it with pecan halves.
- Cover the edges of the pie with foil to prevent burning, and bake for 35-40 minutes. Cool completely before serving.
Chef's pro tip
To avoid a soggy crust, ensure it has cooled to room temperature before adding the filling. This step maintains the crust's structure and prevents it from becoming overly moist. Enjoy perfect slices of keto pecan pie with a delightful texture and enhanced taste.

What to serve with keto pecan pie?
What goes well with keto pecan pie? Here are a few delightful options to choose from:
How to make it healthier?
Here are a couple of tweaks you can make to make this keto pecan pie recipe even healthier:

Time-saving tips
Here are some time-saving tips to help you prepare the keto pecan pie recipe more efficiently:
What can I prepare ahead of time?
Here are a few things to prepare ahead of time for this sugar-free pecan pie:

Storage and reheating instructions
Storage tips
Reheating tips
Recipe wrap-up and conclusion
There you have it – your Keto Pecan Pie is ready to enjoy! Indulge in this delightful treat without any concerns about carbs. Be creative with ingredients and share the joy with your loved ones. Remember to share your culinary creation with us on Facebook and Instagram – we're eager to see your personal take on this classic pecan pie.
Frequently asked questions
📖 Recipe
Keto Pecan Pie
Ingredients
Crust:
- 2 ⅔ cups almond flour
- 3 large eggs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 6 tablespoons granulated Swerve erythritol
- 1 teaspoon salt
Filling:
- ¾ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup Swerve Brown Sugar
- ½ cup granulated Swerve
- 1 tablespoon maple flavoring
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup pecan pieces
- ½ cup pecan halves
- ¾ cup Lily’s chocolate chips optional
- 2 tablespoons bourbon optional
Instructions
For the crust
- Preheat the oven to 325° F and grease a 10.5″ cast iron skillet with butter.
- In a medium bowl, mix all of the ingredients together until a thick ball of dough forms.
- Knead the dough two or three times until it's smooth. Press the dough into the skillet and bake for 12-15 minutes.
For the filling
- Heat the butter to a boil; as soon as it starts to boil, turn off the heat and add the brown sugar and granulated sugar, and allow it to cool slightly.
- In a medium bowl, beat the eggs together with the cooled sugar mixture, maple flavoring, pecan pieces, chocolate chips, bourbon, and salt until it's smooth.
- Pour the mixture into the keto pie crust, and top it with pecan halves.
- Cover the edges of the pie with foil to prevent burning, and bake for 35-40 minutes. Cool completely before serving.
Jamie says
Hi there! Do you think you could use unsweetened cocoa powder in place of chocolate chips?
Alex Lester says
I don't think that would be too good.
Lesley Reitmeyer says
New Orleans here. Puh-con for us.
John says
No, NO, NNOOO!! It's NEVER "PEE - can!" Pick-AHN is closer and acceptable. BUT as a lifelong aficionado, Pa-CAHN or even pi-CAHN or Pu-CAHN are most accurate.
Now that we've got that out of the way, I WILL make this pie! I LOVE pecans! THANK YOU!!
G. Latta says
How'd you crimp that crust so beautifully?
Alex Lester says
Lots of patience, ha!
KJ NJ says
This recipe looks awesome! Do you think it would turn out equally as well in a pie pan?
Alex Lester says
Yes!
Jennifer Light says
Hello! I made this pie this past weekend and wondered if you could help with 2 things. (1) My dough was not stiff at all it was very wet. Ultimately it worked out ok but wondered if I might could do something differently.
(2) It was very sweet! I did use the Lily's chocolate chips. I was thinking I should reduce the amount of those, or reduce the amount of the granulated Swerve. Thoughts?
Overall very good.
Alex Lester says
Hi Jennifer, the dough can be a little on the wet side. It just takes a bit of patience to press it into the pan and crimp the edges. Typically, this dessert may be a bit on the sweet side for folks who have eaten keto for awhile. Our tastebuds get super sensitive to sweetness so it's totally cool to add less sweetener to fit your tastes better.
Terri Nelson says
This is the second time I've made this pie. My family of Pecan Pie lovers think it's better than traditional pies!!! Now tgey are requesting this for Birthday's rather than Birthday cakes! Excellent recipe. Thank you!
Maria Revere says
Made this in 2019 and it was a hit! Can't wait to make it again! Thank you for sharing!!
Whitney says
Hi! I made this for my husband who had bariatric surgery two months ago. He found it to be very sweet, which I knew might happen. But when I ate some myself, I noticed the Swerve had separated during baking. There was a layer of granulated Swerve between the crust and the filling. Any suggestions for stopping that next time? I’m not an expert in the kitchen at all but wanted to do something nice for him for thanksgiving.