From time to time I’ve been known to enjoy a nice ketoriffic confection, but this keto pecan pie is my favorite (at least for the late fall/early winter months).
The pie crust is perfectly moist and flaky you’ll find it hard to believe it’s keto, but the star of the show is the gooey, chocolate-y, pecan-y center with a splash of bourbon thrown in if that’s your thing. We stumbled across an organic distillery called Split Rock here in Maine and since I had it on hand I added a bit of their bourbon to the pie, no shame.
When I first began eating keto I couldn’t have made this recipe, because the ingredients didn’t exist. Or at least they weren’t widely distributed, but Swerve’s Brown Sugar Replacement and Lily’s Chocolate Chips make this recipe a worthy replacement at the holiday table for its sugar laden inspiration.
It’s awesome that more and more companies are recognizing the growing mounds of scientific research supporting the ketogenic diet and producing low carb, sugar free products. Obviously I think the best diet is one abundant in whole foods, not sugar replacements and sweet treats, but everything in moderation right? (80/20 rule)
Traveling as we do it is interesting to hear the different dialects and accents from around the country, and the look of concentration when either Lauren or I speak as they try and discern the Tennessee Twang.
Last Year right outside Boston a woman told my wife she “sounded like sweet tea” which I thought was a very unique way of phrasing it. But to the point, the correct pronunciation of PECAN has been highly debated.
Do you say pee-KAHN, pee-CAN, PEE-can, Pick-AHN? Personally, when referring to a handful of pecans I would say pick-AHN, but when talking about the pie I say PEE-can. [US Dialect Map for Pecan]
Keto Pecan Pie
This Keto Pecan Pie with Chocolate and Bourbon is perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas. It tastes almost identical to the pie we all know and love with an easy flaky crust and gooey filling.
ingredients:
instructions
NOTES:
Nutritional information is calculated using the USDA nutrient database, information listed is for one serving. Please be aware that nutritional information can vary depending on the brand of ingredients you may use. Nutritional information does not include optional ingredients: chocolate chips + bourbon. If using they will add an additional 2.25 g net carbs per serving bringing the total net carbs for one slice of pie to 6.25g
calories
608
fat (grams)
60.3
sat. fat (grams)
20.1
carbs (grams)
9.1
net carbs
4
protein (grams)
13.8
sugar (grams)
2.4
Hi there! Do you think you could use unsweetened cocoa powder in place of chocolate chips?
I don’t think that would be too good.
New Orleans here. Puh-con for us.
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!!
How’d you crimp that crust so beautifully?
Lots of patience, ha!
This recipe looks awesome! Do you think it would turn out equally as well in a pie pan?
Yes!
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.
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.
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!