Sugar-Free Keto Pecan Pie Bars
A decadent, low-carb twist on the classic pecan pie (Gluten-free, One-pan recipe)
Key Info:
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Servings: 16 bars
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Dietary: Keto, Gluten-free, Sugar-free, Low-carb
Equipment Needed:
- 8×8-inch square baking pan
- Medium saucepan
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Spatula
- (Alternative: 9×9-inch pan – reduce cooking time by 5 minutes)
Ingredients:
For the Crust:
- 1¼ cups almond flour (125g)
- ¼ cup granulated erythritol (48g)
- ¼ cup melted butter (60g)
- ¼ tsp salt
- [Substitute: Coconut flour (⅓ cup) + extra 2 tbsp butter]
For the Filling:
- 1½ cups pecans (150g)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (60g)
- ¼ cup brown sugar substitute (48g)
- ¼ cup heavy cream (60ml)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Method:
- Preheat oven to 325°F/165°C. Line pan with parchment paper.
- Mix crust ingredients until a crumbly dough forms.
- Press mixture firmly into the prepared pan.
- Bake crust for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Meanwhile, heat butter and sweetener in a saucepan until completely dissolved.
- Add cream, simmer until thickened (3-5 minutes).
- Let mixture cool for 5 minutes.
- Whisk in eggs, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Arrange pecans on the baked crust.
- Pour filling mixture over pecans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the filling is set but slightly jiggly.
- Cool completely before cutting (at least 2 hours).
Crucial Tips:
- Don’t skip cooling the caramel before adding eggs.
- Watch for overbaking – the filling should wobble slightly.
- Use room temperature eggs to prevent splitting.
- Press crust firmly for best results.
Storage:
- Refrigerate up to 5 days.
- Freeze for up to 3 months.
- Best served chilled.
Common Mistakes:
- Using hot caramel with eggs (scrambles).
- Overbaking (becomes dry).
- Wrong sweetener choice (affects texture).
- Not cooling completely before cutting.
Variations:
- Add sugar-free chocolate chips.
- Use maple extract for extra flavor.
- Mix in coconut for a tropical twist.
- Add pumpkin spice for a fall version.
Nutritional Info (per bar):
- Calories: 185
- Net Carbs: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Fat: 18g
