First, preheat your oven to 350°F. This is an important step as it ensures that your pie crust bakes evenly and achieves that perfect golden brown color.
Next, grease a 9-inch pie pan. This will help the pie crust to come out easily once it’s baked. I recommend using a bit of melted butter for greasing, as it adds flavor too!
In a large bowl, mix together the large egg, melted butter, almond flour, monk fruit sweetener, and salt until a dough forms. You’re looking for a soft, moldable dough that holds together well.
After that, transfer the dough to the prepared pie dish. Use your fingers to spread and form a crust. Once you have shaped the crust, poke it several times with a fork to prevent it from bubbling up while baking.
Now, bake the crust at 350°F for about 10 minutes or until it’s light golden brown. Keep an eye on it; you want it slightly firm but not overbaked.
Once the crust is baked, take it out and let it cool while you prepare the filling. This cooling time is crucial, so don’t rush this step!
For the filling, whisk together all the ingredients except the pecans in a mixing bowl. This includes the large eggs, cream, monk fruit sweetener, melted butter, vanilla extract, and maple extract. Blend them well until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Next, spread the chopped pecans evenly over the baked pie crust. This step is key as it ensures that the nuts are perfectly distributed throughout the pie.
Now, pour the egg mixture onto the pecans, filling the pie crust. Make sure it's filled to the top, as the filling will set and hold everything together.
Once you’ve done that, bake the pie at 350°F for approximately 40 minutes. If you notice the edges of the crust browning too quickly, feel free to cover them with foil to prevent burning.
To check if your pie is done, gently press down in the center. If it springs back, it’s ready! If not, bake for another 10 minutes. After baking, let it cool on the counter.
Finally, refrigerate the pie for at least an hour before serving. This cooling time helps the filling to set beautifully. Serve and enjoy your homemade Keto Pecan Pie!
