Here's a keto-friendly pumpkin pie recipe for your Thanksgiving
Ingredients:
For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 1/4 cup powdered erythritol or your preferred keto-friendly sweetener
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
For the filling:
- 15 oz canned pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered erythritol or your preferred keto-friendly sweetener
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- A pinch of salt
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. For the crust, combine almond flour, powdered sweetener, melted butter, egg, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Mix well until a dough forms.
3. Press the dough into a 9-inch pie pan, ensuring an even layer on the bottom and up the sides. You can use a fork to create a decorative edge.
4. For the filling, in a large mixing bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, eggs, heavy cream, sweetener, spices, and a pinch of salt.
5. Pour the filling into the pie crust, spreading it out evenly.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes, or until the center is set and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
7. Allow the pie to cool completely before serving.
8. Optionally, top with whipped cream (using keto-friendly sweetener) or a dollop of mascarpone cheese.
Enjoy your keto-friendly pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving!
Please note that the sweetness level may vary based on your preferences, so feel free to adjust the sweetener to suit your taste.
Melissa Saulnier survived Ovarian Cancer in 2006.
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