Indulge your sweet tooth the keto way with our Keto Big Boy Low Carb Fresh Strawberry Pie. This delightful dessert captures the essence of summer with juicy, ripe strawberries nestled in a luscious, creamy filling, all on a guilt-free, low-carb crust. Say goodbye to carb-heavy pies and hello to this keto-friendly treat!
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes (for crust, optional)
Serves: 8
Difficulty: Moderate
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
kcal & Ingredients:
- Calories: 250 per serving (1/8 of the pie)
- Fat: 22g
- Protein: 6g
- Total Carbs: 8g
- Net Carbs: 5g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 3g
Ingredients:
For the Pie Crust (Optional):
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1/4 cup powdered erythritol or sweetener of choice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
For the Filling:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered erythritol or sweetener of choice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 envelope (2 1/2 teaspoons) unflavored gelatin
- 2 tablespoons cold water
Instructions:
For the Pie Crust (Optional):
- Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC).
- In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, coconut flour, powdered erythritol, and salt. Mix well.
- Stir in the melted unsalted butter and the large egg until the dough comes together.
- Press the dough evenly into a 9-inch pie pan.
- Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until it’s golden brown. Let it cool completely before adding the filling.
For the Filling:
- In a small bowl, sprinkle the unflavored gelatin over 2 tablespoons of cold water. Let it sit for a minute to bloom.
- In a saucepan, heat 1/2 cup of heavy cream over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Remove it from the heat immediately.
- Add the bloomed gelatin to the hot cream and whisk until the gelatin is completely dissolved. Let it cool slightly.
- In a separate mixing bowl, beat the remaining 1 cup of heavy cream, powdered erythritol, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the gelatin mixture into the whipped cream until well combined.
- Arrange the fresh strawberry halves over the pie crust (if using). Pour the whipped cream mixture over the strawberries, ensuring even coverage.
- Refrigerate the pie for at least 2-3 hours or until the filling is set.
- Slice and serve your Keto Big Boy Low Carb Fresh Strawberry Pie. Enjoy!
Note: For more keto-friendly recipes and personalized meal plans, check out these custom keto meal plans and the 28-day keto challenge. This strawberry pie is a delightful way to enjoy a classic dessert while staying true to your low-carb goals.