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

Is Diamond Walnut pie crust gluten free? ›

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

Why is my gluten free pie crust hard? ›

Too much water makes pie crusts tough, ESPECIALLY gluten-free crusts. An extra tablespoon or two can make your crust rock hard. Try to use the least amount of water listed.

How many carbs are in a walnut pie crust? ›

Diamond of California
Nutrition Facts
How many carbs are in Walnut Pie Crust? Amount of carbs in Walnut Pie Crust: Carbohydrates 9g-
How many net carbs are in Walnut Pie Crust? Amount of net carbs in Walnut Pie Crust: Net carbs 8g-
How much sugar is in Walnut Pie Crust? Amount of sugar in Walnut Pie Crust: Sugar 3g-
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Does pie crust contain gluten? ›

An ordinary pie will have some gluten in the crust, though pastry flour has less gluten than all purpose or bread flour.

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!

Can celiacs eat walnuts? ›

Yes, all single-ingredient nuts are gluten-free. That means the label will list just one ingredient, the nuts. Gluten-free nuts include (but are not limited to) peanuts, almonds, walnuts, cashews, chestnuts, pecans, pistachios, hazelnuts, pine, macadamia and Brazil nuts.

Does adding vinegar to pie crust stop gluten? ›

Vinegar, buttermilk, lemon juice, and vodka all change the interaction of the liquid and gluten in the dough. But the difference between a dough with acid in it and one without (when made with the same technique) is infinitesimal. In other words, no ingredient can cure poor execution.

Does gluten-free crust take longer to bake? ›

Because gluten-free batters contain more liquid than traditional versions, they typically take longer to bake. If you remove them from the oven too soon, you may develop a gummy, mushy texture.

Why does gluten free pie crust fall apart? ›

Xantham gum is what helps hold the flour and pie ingredients together, and mimics what gluten does. Gluten is like glue, and is why doughs stay together. Without xantham gum, it will be crumbly and fall apart.

How many carbs in a keto pecan pie? ›

This keto pecan pie only takes 5 minutes to make, and you don't need to use the oven! And don't let the time fool you because this keto pie literally tastes like regular high sugar, high carb pecan pie. But it only has 2.5 NET CARBS per serving!

How many carbs are in a gluten free pie crust? ›

Nutrition Facts
Calories 250(1045 kJ)
Total Carbohydrate24 g8%
Dietary Fiber0.5 g2%
Sugars3 g
Protein0.5 g
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Is pecan pie high in carbs? ›

Pecan pie (1 piece - single crust - 1/8 of 9" pie) contains 63.8g total carbs, 61.9g net carbs, 29.9g fat, 5.4g protein, and 527 calories.

Is keto crust gluten-free? ›

IS THE KETO CRUST GLUTEN FREE? Yes, the crust is gluten free BUT we prepare the crust 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 Brownies.

What reduces gluten formation in pie crust? ›

We use two fats in our pie crust, butter and shortening. I will get deeper into shortening in the next section but these two fats share one characteristic in making a great pie crust - they interfere with gluten development.

Does Cool Whip have gluten in it? ›

YES, Cool Whip is gluten-free!

Although it does not carry a gluten-free certification on the label, Cool Whip doesn't contain any sources of gluten. In addition, Kraft Heinz states that cross-contamination with gluten has not occurred during the manufacturing of Cool Whip products.

Are Diamond Brand walnuts gluten-free? ›

Diamond of California, Shelled Walnuts, 16 Ounce

A: Thank you for contacting Diamond Foods. Diamond of California walnuts are gluten free.

Are all Blue Diamond nuts gluten-free? ›

Blue Diamond makes several gluten-free-labeled almond products, including its almond nut milk and its nut-based crackers. According to the company, most of its nuts don't include any gluten ingredients and are considered gluten-free. 2 This includes Blue Diamond plain, salted, and flavored varieties.

Are Blue Diamond nuts gluten-free? ›

Thank you for contacting Blue Diamond Growers. Yes. The Smokehouse Almonds are in fact gluten free.

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