Low Carb Key Lime Pie Recipe

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Gluten Free
Quick Easy
Vegetarian
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Low Carb Key Lime Pie
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Description

This key lime pie boasts a delightful balance of tangy and sweet, making it a welcome addition to any dessert repertoire. The filling is a harmonious blend of fresh key lime juice and rich coconut milk, set with gelatin to create a smooth, creamy texture that melts in your mouth. This pie offers a guilt-free indulgence that won't overwhelm your system.

The crust, baked to a golden brown, provides a subtle, nutty counterpoint to the vibrant filling. Its delicate crumb is both tender and sturdy, ensuring each slice holds its shape beautifully. Creating the perfect crust requires patience, as the high-fat, gluten-free dough needs to remain chilled throughout the process.

This ensures it remains pliable and easy to handle, preventing any unwanted stickiness. If the dough begins to soften, a brief chill in the freezer will restore its ideal consistency. Pre-baking the crust is essential for achieving a crisp, non-soggy base that complements the cool, creamy filling.

This step ensures that each slice can be easily cut and removed from the pan, showcasing the pie's impeccable layers. While powdered erythritol provides a sweetness similar to cane sugar, powdered stevia can also be used to sweeten this dessert. Key limes, known for their distinctively sweet flavor, are the star of this pie.

However, regular lime juice can be substituted if key limes are unavailable, though the flavor profile will be slightly more tart. Each bite offers a refreshing burst of citrus balanced with a creamy sweetness.

Preparation Time

Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
45 min

Nutrition Information

Per 1 slice serving
C
Calories
280 Kcal

C
Carbs
8 g
Fi
Fiber
2 g
Sugar
3 g

P
Protein
6 g

C
Fats
25 g
Saturated Fats 15 g
Unsaturated Fats 8 g

Cholestrol 150 mg
Sodium 150 mg
Potassium 50 mg
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Ingredients

    1.
    Almond flour
    Almond flour
    1 cup
    2.
    Coconut flour
    Coconut flour
    5 tbsp
    3.
    Powdered Erythritol (Icing Sugar)
    Powdered Erythritol (Icing Sugar)
    3 tbsp
    4.
    Baking Aids Xanthan Gum
    Baking Aids Xanthan Gum
    0.5 tsp
    5.
    Coarse Kosher Salt
    Coarse Kosher Salt
    0.5 tsp
    6.
    Butter
    Butter
    4 oz
    7.
    Raw egg
    Raw egg
    1 large
    8.
    Apple cider vinegar
    Apple cider vinegar
    2 tsp
    9.
    Canned Coconut Milk
    Canned Coconut Milk
    13.5 fl oz
    10.
    Lime Zest
    Lime Zest
    1 tbsp
    11.
    Lime juice, fresh
    Lime juice, fresh
    0.75 cup
    12.
    Powdered Erythritol (Icing Sugar)
    Powdered Erythritol (Icing Sugar)
    3 tbsp
    13.
    Water
    Water
    0.33 cup
    14.
    Grass-Fed Beef Gelatin
    Grass-Fed Beef Gelatin
    5 tsp
    15.
    Heavy whipping cream
    Heavy whipping cream
    0.5 cup
    16.
    Powdered Erythritol (Icing Sugar)
    Powdered Erythritol (Icing Sugar)
    3 tbsp

Instructions

    1.
    Preheat the oven to 350 F (180 C). Combine the ingredients for the dough inside the bowl of a food processor. These ingredients include both flours, 3 tbsp powdered erythritol, tsp xanthan gum, tsp kosher salt, 4 oz butter, and 2 oz cream cheese. Pulse to combine. There should be butter and cream cheese pieces the size of a large pea.
    2.
    Then add in the egg and the apple cider vinegar. Pulse until the dough comes together. Then scrape the dough onto a large piece of plastic wrap.
    3.
    Press the soft dough into the pie dish. If the dough is too soft, chill the dough in the fridge for 10-15 minutes. Then work with the dough again, pushing the dough up the sides of the pie dish until it is completely even. Bake for 14-16 minutes or until the crust is a nice dark golden brown on the crust s edges. Once the crust is baked. Allow the crust to cool at room temperature for several minutes. Then place the crust in the fridge to cool completely.
    4.
    Once the crust is almost completely cooled, combine cup of water and 5 teaspoons of gelatin. Stir well. Allow the mixture to hydrate for 5 minutes. Set the mixture aside.
    5.
    Combine the coconut milk, lime zest, freshly squeezed key lime juice, 1 cup powdered erythritol, and a pinch of sea salt into a mixing bowl. Whisk well to combine. Taste the mixture and adjust by adding more sweetener if desired. Some limes will vary in tartness, so tasting the filling is important. Here you can add a couple of drops of green food coloring if desired. Heat the gelatin mixture in the microwave for 30 seconds until the gelatin is dissolved. Whisk the gelatin mixture into the coconut milk mixture. Then pour the mixture into the cooled pie crust. Chill pie overnight.
    6.
    The following day, whisk the heavy cream and 2 tablespoons of powdered erythritol together until stiff peaks form. You can do this in a stand mixer or by hand.
    7.
    Pipe the heavy cream on top of the pie using a piping bag fitted with a star tip. This step is optional. Alternatively, you can dollop the whipped cream onto each serving. Decorate the pie with slices of key lime, if desired.