Almond Flour Pie Crust Recipe

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| Last Updated on March 28, 2024
This almond flour pie crust is an excellent option for a gluten-free pie crust. With options to make it sweet or savory, it is perfect for all varieties of pies.
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Globe New American
11
ingredients
7
steps
15
minutes
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Tiffany La Forge
Tiffany La Forge is a professional chef, cookbook author, and food writer who graduated from The Institute of Culinary Education in New York City. She runs the seasonal food blog, Parsnips and Pastries, and is author of The Modern Cast Iron Cookbook.

Ingredients

Servings:
8
For the Sweet Pie Crust
2 1/2 cup(s)
blanched almond flour, see notes 1
1 tbsp
stevia or sweetener of your choice
1/4 cup(s)
melted butter
2
eggs
1 tbsp
butter, for brushing
For the Savory Pie Crust
2 1/2
blanched almond flour, see notes 1
1 tsp
salt
1 tbsp
oregano
1/4 cup(s)
melted butter
2
eggs
1 tbsp
butter, for greasing
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Directions 7 steps | 15 Minutes

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Measure and prep all ingredients.

Almond Flour Pie Crust Recipe: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Step 2

In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, stevia (for the sweet crust) or salt and oregano (for the savory crust).

Almond Flour Pie Crust Recipe: In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, stevia (for the sweet crust) or salt and oregano (for the savory crust).
Step 3

Whisk the eggs in a small bowl. Mix in 4/5th of the eggs to the almond flour mixture and reserve the remaining 1/5th for later.

Almond Flour Pie Crust Recipe: Whisk the eggs in a small bowl.
Step 4

Stir in the melted butter and egg and mix until well combined.

Almond Flour Pie Crust Recipe: Stir in the melted butter and egg and mix until well combined.
Step 5

Grease the bottom of a 9-inch round pie pan with butter. Press the dough into the bottom and up the sides of the pie pan. Crimp the edges.

Almond Flour Pie Crust Recipe: Grease the bottom of a 9-inch round pie pan with butter.
Step 6

Brush the pie crust with the reserved egg. Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.

Almond Flour Pie Crust Recipe: Brush the pie crust with the reserved egg.
Step 7

Fill your pie crust with your favorite filling and enjoy!

Almond Flour Pie Crust Recipe: Fill your pie crust with your favorite filling and enjoy!

Notes:

  1. If you have difficulty finding blanched almond flour or if it is too expensive, you can make it at home by following the recipe below.

    1. Add two cups of almonds into a pot of boiling water for 1 minute.
    2. Turn off the heat and set it aside to cool, about 30 minutes.
    3. Peel the skin from the almonds and let the almonds dry.
    4. Add the peeled almonds to a food processor and process for 2-3 minutes until soft and grain-like. 

Nutrition Per Serving
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CALORIES
366
FAT
34.1 g
PROTEIN
10.8 g
CARBS
8.7 g
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Carmela G.

Carmela

Cozymeal Team Member

22 Aug 2022

This recipe of Almond Flour Pie is perfect for those who wanted to stay gluten-free. Easy to follow instructions and you can also make use of the pie for all other pie options/varieties.

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