Keto Pistachio Pie

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Keto Pistachio Pie is good for a person on a keto-friendly diet. This pie is a rich, creamy, and low-carb dessert. The smooth pistachio filling is made with a combination of cream cheese, toasted pistachios, vanilla essence, and almond flour crust. This pistachio pie is very tasty and has a similar flavor to the classic pistachio dessert without the additional carbs, as it is naturally sweetened with keto-friendly sweeteners like Erythritol. This pie only contains 5g net carbs and is perfect for the low-carb and keto diet. This pie is storage-friendly and can the pie in the fridge for meal prep. We can sprinkle some chopped pistachios and other nuts, and also top it with some whipped cream for an additional crunch and flavor.

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STATS:

  • Cook time: Ten mints.
  • Chill time: Four hours
  • Total time: Four hours, thirty mints.
  • Cuisine: American / Low-Carb Fusion
  • Calories: 290 kcal
  • Course: Dessert
  • Prep time: Twenty mints.
  • Diet: Keto, Gluten-Free, Low Carb
  • Serving: 8 slices

EQUIPMENT:

  • Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Whisk
  • Saucepan
  • Knife
  • Food processor

INGREDIENTS:

CRUST:

  • 1 & ½ cups almond flour
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 2 tbsp. Erythritol powder
  • ½ tsp. vanilla extract
  • Salt

FILLING:

  • One cup pistachios
  • 4 oz. cream cheese
  • ½ cup Erythritol powder
  • 1 tsp. vanilla essence
  • One cup heavy whipping cream
  • One teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 tbsp. water
  • One teaspoon gelatin
  • A few drops of green food coloring

TOPPING:

  • Whipped cream
  • Pistachios

INGREDIENTS NOTES:

ROASTED PISTACHIOS:

  • We have to use the roasted and unsalted pistachios for the optimal flavor; we have to soak the pistachios for ten minutes and then we have to pat dry and don’t have to use the pre-salt pistachios.

ALMOND FLOUR:

  • We have to use the finely ground almond flour to make the soft, & silky crust but we don’t have to use the almond meal as it makes the crust gritty.

UNSALTED BUTTER:

  • We have to use unsalted butter to manage the salt content and it helps bind the components of the crust with each other. We can also use the coconut oil or ghee to make the dairy-free dessert.

CREAM CHEESE:

  • We have to use soft and full-fat cream cheese to make the rich filling and soft cream cheese is easy to handle.

HEAVY CREAM:

  • Heavy cream is used to make the creamy filling and we can also use the coconut cream to make this pistachio pie dairy-free.

KETO SWEETENER:

  • We can use keto-friendly sweeteners like Erythritol powder, or monk fruit to sweeten the dessert to control the additional carbs.

KETO GELATIN:

  • We have to add the keto gelatin which has no added sugar to make the firm pie and we can also use ¼ tsp. of xanthan gum in place of gelatin to make it vegetarian-friendly.

ALMOND AND VANILLA EXTRACT:

  • Almond and vanilla extracts are added to this dessert to make it more flavorful and tasty. It is optional to use the almond extract.

GREEN COLOR:

  • We have to use spirulina powder or natural food coloring to achieve the traditional pistachio pie color.

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INSTRUCTION:

  1. We can on the oven at the temperature of three-fifty degrees F.
  2. Then we have to combine the salt, almond flour, Erythritol, vanilla, & melted butter in a bowl.
  3. We can add the mixture to the dish and evenly press with the spatula.
  4. Now we would bake the crust for 8-10 mints.
  5. We can soak the gelatin in the water-containing dish for 5 minutes.
  6. Then we can grind the pistachios in the processor till they get finely grounded.
  7. We can heat the cream and sweetener in a saucepan on a moderate flame until they start to steam but do not bring to a boil.
  8. Then we can stir in the gelatin until it dissolves completely.
  9. Now we can add the softened cream cheese and mix the cream cheese until it’s smooth.
  10. We can add almond, & vanilla extract, & ground pistachios and mix to blend and we can also add some food color.
  11. Then we would add the filing in crust and even the surface by using the spatula.
  12. We can put the pie in the fridge for like 4 hours to get set.
  13. Now we can garnish the pie with the chopped pistachios and the whipped cream and serve chill.

TIPS:

  • We can garnish this pistachio pie with the chopped pistachios or the nuts for the additional crunch.
  • You have to use the 1.5 tsp. of gelatin to make the firm filing.
  • We can add coconut cream and dairy-free cream cheese to make the dairy-free pistachio pie.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • We can cover the pistachio pie with plastic wrap and store the pie for 5 days in the fridge.

FREEZER:

  • We can store this pistachio pie for 2 months.

FAQs:

Will we make the dairy-free pistachio pie?

  • We can make the dairy-free pistachio pie and add the coconut cream and dairy-free cream cheese to make the pie dairy-free.

Can I make this pistachio pie with the pistachio butter?

  • Yes, we can make this pistachio pie with the pistachio butter and adjust the sweetness accordingly but the pistachio butter should be keto-friendly.

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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 290 kcal
Carbs: 7g
Fiber: 2g
Net Carbs: 5g
Protein: 6g
Fat: 27g
Sodium: 95mg
Calcium: 80mg
Iron: 1mg
Vitamin A: 400 IU
Potassium: 180mg
Serving size: 1 slice