Keto Pie Crust Recipe

This keto pie crust recipe makes a buttery, flaky, easy-to-roll, and flat-out delicious crust! The possibilities are endless.

Just think of all the recipes you can now make with a simple low-carb pie crust recipe that is easy to make and not temperamental.

I’ve even included a nut-free option!

Use this versatile keto-friendly pie crust for all your savory pies and sweet pies. The only limitation is your imagination. 

Can we chat about my quest for the perfect, buttery, flaky low-carb pie crust that birthed this recipe?

I confess that my love of pie cannot be hidden. I mean, is there anything that says comfort food like pie?

The evidence is evident from the number of keto pie recipes on our site that feature both baked and no-bake options that this girl has a weakness for pie.

But since I am not longer able to consume gluten, I needed a gluten-free pie crust recipe that would come as close as possible to a traditional crust.

I wanted the perfect keto pie crust that used basic ingredients and came close to a traditional crust recipe.

Thankfully, I can report that I was able to create a flaky crust with little air pockets for all your low-carb pastry recipes. You’re welcome.

Keto Pie Crust

Everyone, including those of us on a ketogenic diet, deserves a proven pastry crust recipe made with simple ingredients.

Why should we be denied a good pie crust just because we have chosen to change our diet? 

You may be wondering what a keto crust is. Or even, what is a keto crust made of?

Well, you’ll find many recipes, but the one thing they have in common is that they do not use any wheat flour of any kind since the carbs would be prohibitive. 

Not only did I want the perfectly flavored pastry and texture, but I also wanted the crust to be simple enough for a novice baker to execute.  

But at the same time, it can also be a blank slate of possibilities for avid bakers. 

The best part of this keto pie crust recipe is that it’s made with easy-to-find ingredients. That’s right, no difficult-to-pronounce items that you will rarely use. 

I am confident that you probably already have in your keto baking pantry all you need to make this delectable pie crust. 

Although I had a coconut flour crust that made a nice option, it wasn’t swoon-worthy. Plus, it wasn’t easy to work with.

This was a problem that bugged me because many who come to the keto diet are not accustomed to baking and are just looking for keto replacements for their high-carb favorites.

This keto-friendly crust recipe uses both coconut and almond flour. But no need to worry because I have also tested the use of sunflower seed flour instead of almond flour, and it also works beautifully, creating a nut-free option.

Keto Pie Crust Ingredients You’ll Need

Learn how to easily make a flaky keto pie crust from scratch that will rival its high-carb counterparts. 

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This almond and coconut flour pie crust recipe makes enough for a double-crust pie but can be easily halved for tarts or single-crust pies.

• Almond Flour or Sunflower Seed Flour for a nut-free option
• Coconut Flour
• Unsalted Butter
• Eggs, room temperature
• Melted pre-shredded mozzarella cheese 
• Salt

How To Make A Keto Pie Crust Dough

So, what’s so special about my recipe? Well…

My secret is the addition of melted mozzarella cheese to the mix.

If you are familiar with the popular fat-head dough recipe, you know that it uses melted mozzarella cheese to mimic the gluten that is missing in non-wheat flours.

I took that knowledge and played around in the kitchen until I created a brag-worthy low-carb crust option. 

The pie dough comes together quickly by mixing the combo of keto flour and adding melted butter, eggs, and melted mozzarella cheese.

Then, it’s just a matter of kneading the dough well to incorporate all the ingredients. You can mix the crust by hand or use an upright mixer with a hook attachment to make the process quicker.

If using a mixer, it needs to have a hook attachment. Otherwise, the dough may not come together correctly.

The pie dough is then divided in half, wrapped in parchment or cling wrap, and allowed to rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. This is a step that is key to its success and is similar to what is done with traditional pie crust recipes. 

Once the pastry is chilled, it can be rolled easily between two parchment sheets of paper. After it’s been rolled out, I place it back in the refrigerator for another 15 minutes. 

This will make it easier to roll and ensure the flakiest crust once baked, including the ability to make a lattice-style pie.

Tips For The Ultimate Keto Pie Crust

This pie pastry is incredibly straightforward. If you can mix and roll, you can enjoy a keto-friendly homemade pie crust.

How Do I Melt Mozzarella Cheese?

The dough will require melted mozzarella cheese. I use my microwave on the lowest setting and melt it for a total of 90 seconds.

You can also use the regular setting, but you will need to stop and stir every 30 seconds.

If you prefer not to use the microwave, it is ok. You can also melt the cheese over a double boiler on your stovetop. 

What Are The Best Way To Knead The Pie Dough?

Unlike a regular pie crust that uses wheat flour, the lack of gluten in keto-friendly flour means you cannot overwork the dough, but it can be sticky.

If you have an upright mixer, now is the time to pull it out, and if you have the dough hook, use it or use the paddle attachment. Both work well.

Otherwise, I recommend you knead your dough by hand for about 5 minutes until the mozzarella cheese is fully incorporated into the dough and you see no visible streaks of the cheese. 

One way to do this without risking the dough sticking to your hands is to sandwich the dough between two sheets of parchment paper and knead the dough this way.

Be sure to keep flipping the dough and rotating as you do.

Can This Keto Pie Crust Recipe Be Made Nut-Free?

Yes, there is a tree nut-free option. Although the pie crust uses a combination of almond and coconut flour, you can substitute the almond flour for sunflower seed flour perfectly.

I recommend the Think Eat Live brand of sunflower seed flour. I’ve tested this recipe with both almond and sunflower seed flour, and there is no difference in how the crust behaves. 

Can You Make This Low-Carb Crust Ahead Of Time?

Because the dough contains eggs, I do not advise making pastry dough more than 24 hours ahead.

It’s vital for this very reason to keep the pastry wrapped in cling or parchment paper and refrigerated once it’s made.

Can The Gluten-Free Crust Be Used In A Tart Pan?

Sure thing! But remember that the recipe makes two crusts, enough for a double-crust pie. To make a 9-inch pie tart shell, simply half the recipe.

Be sure to punch holes with the tines of a fork into the dough when you are blind baking so that the crust does not rise.

Alternatively, you can add pie weights when baking the pies without filling.

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It’s what keeps this girl encouraged to keep sharing and perfecting her recipes.

If you’re a pie fan, don’t forget to check out my other keto pie recipes that include traditional pies, tarts, and cobblers!

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