Walnut Pie Crust Recipe (Keto, Gluten-Free) (2024)

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This walnut pie crust is the healthiest pie crust you’ll ever eat! It’s low-carb, keto, paleo, sugar-free and gluten-free! Made with fresh walnuts, it tastes amazing!

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If you are looking for a healthy alternative to graham cracker crust, this walnut pie crust is as good of a substitute as it gets! Best of all, it actually tastes mouthwatering!

Many times the healthy alternative is a sad imitation of the real thing, but in this case I actually prefer it to the real thing :) Being gluten-free and low-carb is just a nice bonus to this delicious crust. The toasted walnut flavor is amazing with cheesecakes and pumpkin pie! The crumbs of this walnut crust are so tender and buttery, they just melt in your mouth. Use this walnut crust in any recipe that calls for graham cracker crust – you are going to love it as much as I do!

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Walnuts make a great crust in general and are a perfect alternative to breadcrumbs. Check out my recipe for walnut crusted salmon – totally different from pie crust and so delicious :)

My walnut crust recipe has just 2 ingredients – walnuts and butter! Some other recipes for walnut crust call for adding sugar, but I find it unnecessary – after all, there is plenty of sugar or sweetener in the pie filling and the walnut flavor is delicious on its own. But if you’d like, add sugar or sweetener to taste for a sweet walnut crust. To make this crust vegan, substitute butter with coconut oil.

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How To Make Walnut Crust

Making walnut pie crust is really easy. All you need to do to put 2 cups of walnuts and 4 tbsp of butter in a food processor and process until smooth (about 1 minute). Then press the walnut mixture into a non-stick 9-inch pie dish to form a crust, and bake in pre-heated 350F for 10 minutes, or until the walnut crust is nicely toasted and golden-brown. Yum!

Here are the step-by-step pictures of making a walnut crust:

Step 1: Walnuts and butter go in a food processor

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Step 2: Process until smooth

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Step 3: Press walnut mixture into a pie dish

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Step 4: Bake at 350F for 10 minutes or until golden-brown

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If you like this walnut crust, you will also love these healthy recipes:

Best Ever Keto Bread– I guarantee this is the best low-carb bread you’ll ever taste! It tastes like real bread and is a true game changer!

Keto Yogurt Breakfast – tired of eggs for breakfast? This colorful low-carb yogurt bowl will be a welcome change!

Easy Keto Chips– made with just 2 ingredients, one of which is cheese :) If you love cheese, you will love these crunchy low-carb chips!

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus – perfect easy keto appetizer for parties! It looks so fancy and tastes amazing!

Ground Beef And Cabbage Casserole– this is a perfect keto dinner, it’s a complete one-dish meal, so easy and yummy!

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Walnut Pie Crust (Keto, Gluten-Free)

This walnut pie crust is amazing! It's low-carb, keto, paleo, sugar-free and gluten-free and tastes so mouthwatering! I like it even better than regular crust!

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time10 minutes mins

Total Time15 minutes mins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: keto pie crust, low carb crust, walnut crust, walnut pie crust, walnut pie crust recipe

Cooking Method: Oven

Diet: Gluten-Free, Keto / Low-Carb, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: 8 servings

Calories: 241kcal

Author: MelanieCooks.com

Ingredients

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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350F.

  • Put walnuts and butter in a food processor and process until combined and smooth (about 1 minute).

  • Put the walnut mixture into a 9-inch non-stick pie dish and press into bottom and sides to form a pie crust.

  • Put the walnut crust in the oven and bake for 10 minutes, or until golden-brown.

Notes

Also check out almond flour pie crust recipe for another low-carb gluten-free pie crust option!

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Nutrition

Calories: 241kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 51mg | Potassium: 129mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 175IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg

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FAQs

Does adding vinegar to pie crust stop gluten? ›

What does that vinegar do? The most common answer — that it affects gluten development — isn't actually that useful. If you had a mass spectrometer at home, you could measure the teensy difference vinegar makes in the tensile strength of gluten strands in the dough, which in theory makes it a bit more tender.

Is diamond walnut pie crust gluten-free? ›

This product has 1 ingredient with gluten and 1 ingredient that may have gluten.

Why does my gluten free pie crust fall apart? ›

Common reasons why gluten-free pie crust fall apart include choice of flour and hydration levels.

Why add apple cider vinegar to pie crust? ›

The acid in the apple cider vinegar tenderizes the dough by slowing the gluten production in the dough. This prevents it from getting tough and elastic like bread dough. Love me tender. If you've ever bitten into a slice of pie with a tough crust, you know the value in a tender, flaky pie crust.

Is keto crust gluten free? ›

Yes, the crust is gluten free BUT the keto pizza is prepared in the same area as our regular crust pizzas. For customers that are gluten intolerant or allergic to gluten (i.e. have Celiac disease), we offer Cauliflower Crust Pizzas, Gluten-free Pizzas and Gluten-free Bites.

Does graham cracker crust contain gluten? ›

Yes, most graham cracker pie crusts have gluten in them, since they are made from graham crackers that contain gluten. However, this pie crust is made with gluten-free graham crackers and is completely safe to eat on a gluten-free diet.

Does Trader Joe's have gluten free pie crust? ›

I used two Trader Joe's gluten-free pie crusts for the bottom and to make a beautiful lattice design on top!

How many carbs are in a keto crust? ›

With only 1g net carbs per slice, it's a keto-friendly-but-you-wouldn't-know-it pizza option that's sure to please the whole family. It's non-GMO, nut-free, has zero sugar, and can be prepared with just water and oil in three easy steps.

How many carbs in a homemade pie crust? ›

Homemade Baked Pie Crust (1 crust, single 9") contains 85.5g total carbs, 82.4g net carbs, 62.3g fat, 11.5g protein, and 949 calories.

How do you keep gluten free pastry from crumbling? ›

Add xanthan gum to gluten-free flour. It enhances elastic qualities that gluten-free flours lack, making it easier to work with and less likely to crumble. Add plenty of water to the gluten-free flour to prevent the pastry from becoming too dry when rolling out.

Are you supposed to pre-bake a pie crust? ›

You do not need to pre-bake a pie crust for an apple pie or any baked fruit pie really, but we do freeze the dough to help it stay put. Pre-baking the pie crust is only required when making a custard pie OR when making a fresh fruit pie. you should probably get: Pie weights are super helpful to have for pre-baking.

Do gluten-free pie crusts taste different? ›

The best gluten free pie crust shouldn't taste gluten free. It should be flaky, delicate, and buttery, like a normal, gluten-full pie crust!

Does vinegar remove gluten? ›

Most vinegars are gluten-free. Most varieties are distilled and made from inherently gluten-free ingredients such as grapes. The only vinegar that needs to be avoided is malt vinegar. Malt vinegar is not distilled, and malt is derived from barley, a grain that is not gluten-free.

How do you reduce gluten in dough? ›

When you mix batter made with cake flour rather than all-purpose, less protein is present; as a result, the batter will develop less gluten. Bread flour, on the other hand, has a protein percentage of 12.7%. Because there's more protein present, the dough is capable of developing more gluten.

What does adding vinegar to dough do? ›

Vinegar helps with the rise of our baked goods

Firstly, vinegar helps our baked goods rise and create an airy texture by reacting with baking soda.

Why use vinegar in gluten-free baking? ›

Apple cider vinegar or another acid lightens up the dough. You can add up to 4 Tbsp of acid for 500 g gluten-free flour. Don't worry, you won't be able to taste it afterwards. To lighten up a yeast dough even more, you can add a packet of baking powder or cream of tartar baking powder to 500 g flour.

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