Keto Carrot Crème Pies are a tasty low-carb dessert compared to the traditional whoopee pie. They are rich, creamy, and keto-friendly, and have soft spiced carrot biscuits, so we can get all the taste of carrot cake without the additional carbs. It is made with grated carrots, which provide the natural sweetness & moisture, while almond flour and coconut flour help to prepare the soft biscuits, and the filling is made with the spices & cream cheese combined to provide a well-balanced and keto dessert. These Keto Carrot Crème Pies are a filling, guilt-free choice for any occasion, event, or just want to have some dessert without the stress.
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STATS:
- Serving size: 1 crème pie
- Cook time: Fifteen mints.
- Cuisine: American
- Total time: Thirty-five mints.
- Course: Dessert
- Prep time: 20 mints.
- Diet: Keto & Low-Carb
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Serving: 8 crème pies
EQUIPMENT:
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Bowl
- Beater
- Spatula
- Piping bag
INGREDIENTS:
COOKIES:
- One cup almond flour
- One-third cup Erythritol
- Half tsp. baking soda
- Two tbsp. coconut flour
- ½ tsp. cinnamon
- ¼ tsp. nutmeg
- ¼ tsp. salt
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup finely grated carrot
FILLING:
- Four oz. cream cheese
- Two tablespoon butter without salt
- Quarter cup Erythritol powder
- ½ teaspoon vanilla essence
- Salt
INGREDIENTS NOTES:
ALMOND FLOUR:
- We would have to utilize the fine almond flour to prepare the tender & smooth texture pie.
ERYTHRITOL SWEETENER:
- It is a keto sweetener that keeps the cookies and filling low in carbohydrates and sweet.
BAKING SODA:
- Baking soda prepares the soft cookies and it also helps to rise the cookies.
SPICES:
- Nutmeg & cinnamon are added to the cake to provide the warm, traditional carrot cake flavor and adjust to taste.
CARROTS:
- We can grate the carrots finely for moisture & inherent sweetness; do not shred them indelicately to maintain a smooth texture.
CREAM CHEESE:
- We would utilize the full-fat cream cheese to provide the thick & creamy filling.
BUTTER:
- Butter is added to help bind the dough & filling together and adds richness to the dessert.
VANILLA EXTRACT:
- Vanilla extract is added to improve the balance of sweetness and flavor overall.
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INSTRUCTION:
- We can turn the oven on to 350°F.
- Put baking paper on a pan.
- We can mix the cinnamon, coconut flour, Erythritol, baking soda, almond flour, salt, & nutmeg in a big dish.
- Then we can beat the vanilla, eggs, & liquid butter with each other in individual bowl.
- Stir the wet ingredients into the dry, then add the grated carrots.
- Take the scoop and create 16 little mounds on the sheet, then slightly flatten the mounds.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until brown and firm to the touch, then properly cool down the biscuits on the rack.
- We can beat the butter & cream cheese till it gets smooth, then we add the salt, vanilla, and Erythritol powder & stir till the batter gets light and fluffy.
- Then we can spread or pipe filling onto 8 cookies, then cover with the remaining cookies to make the pies.
- We would put the Keto Carrot Crème Pies in fridge for half hour for the best surface.
SERVING IDEA:
- Serve the pie cold with herbal tea or keto-friendly chai.
- Pour a sugar-free white chocolate sauce on the pie and serve.
- Sprinkle a little cinnamon “powdered sugar” over the pie to make it rich.
- Serve the pie with whipped cream & berries.
- We can have these pies as a brunch treat or dessert after dinner.
- You can relish this dessert with orange zest or a mint to make it beautiful.
TIPS:
- We have to be sure that the cookies get completely cold before filling them.
- Don’t bake the cookies too much as the cookies get solid when they get cold.
- We can adapt the spices to your taste.
- Make use of piping bag to add the organized crème layer.
- We would add some crushed pecans or walnuts for the additional crunch.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- We can put the pieces in the seal box and preserve the pie for five days.
FREEZER:
- We can cover the pie individually in the saran wrap and preserve it for two months.
FAQs:
Can I utilize the pre-shredded carrots to prepare this dessert?
- We would utilize the pre-shredded carrots to prepare this dessert, but it is best to shred the fresh carrots to eliminate the additional moisture and provide the texture.
How to prepare the dairy-free pies?
- We would utilize the dairy-free butter and cream cheese to prepare the non-dairy pies.
Can I make this dessert only with Almond flour?
- We can make this dessert only with almond flour, but we have to adjust the recipe accordingly, so it is best to follow the recipe as directed.
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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 210 kcal
Total carbs: 9g
Fiber: 3g
Net Carbs: 6g
Protein: 5g
Fat: 18g
Sodium: 130mg
Calcium: 45mg
Iron: 0.8mg
Vitamin A: 3200 IU
Potassium: 160mg
Serving size: 1 crème pie