This Keto Fresh Strawberry Pie is a creamy dessert with a buttery taste. We prepare this pie with erythritol powder, vanilla extract, lemon zest, butter, almond flour, strawberries, salt, cream cheese, water, heavy cream, and chia seeds. These ingredients can be easily accessed from the stores. This pie contains 320 kcal and 6 grams of net carbs. You can make this pie perfect for dairy-sensitive people by using vegan items. We require at least one hour and forty minutes to prepare this pie. You can make this pie earlier, as it stores nicely in the freezer for 60 days. This Keto Fresh Strawberry Pie is great for lunches, sides, desserts, dinners, events, breakfasts, special parties, celebrations, and get-togethers. You can serve this pie with whipped cream, strawberry sauce, crushed pecans, mixed berries, and iced coffee.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
STATS:
- Course: Dessert
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Diet: Keto
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Portion size: 1 slice
- Cooking mode: Oven
- Total servings: 8
- Difficulty level: Easy
- Total time: 1 hour 40 minutes
TOOLS:
- Pie dish
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Medium saucepan
- Food processor
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Knife
INGREDIENTS:
CRUST:
- 1 ½ cups almond flour
- ¼ cup erythritol powder
- ¼ cup butter
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch salt
FILLING:
- 8 oz cream cheese
- Half tsp. lemon zest
- Heavy cream, half a cup
- Vanilla extract, 1 tsp.
- ¼ cup erythritol
TOPPING:
- 2 cups strawberries
- 2 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp erythritol
- 1 tsp chia seeds
INGREDIENT NOTES:
ERYTHRITOL POWDER:
- Erythritol powder aids in making a smooth texture in the glazes & filling. You can alternate it with stevia, allulose, or monk fruit sweetener.
CHIA SEEDS:
- These seeds provide a thick texture to the strawberry glaze. We can replace them with psyllium husk powder, ground flaxseeds, or xanthan gum.
CREAM CHEESE:
- Cream cheese gives a velvety and indulgent foundation to the pie filling. You can substitute it with ricotta, high-fat Greek yogurt, or mascarpone cheese.
ALMOND FLOUR:
- Almonds make a foundation for the keto pie crust. We can utilize sunflower seed flour as a replacement.
VANILLA EXTRACT:
- Vanilla essence provides the sweet taste and aroma in the pie. Use pure vanilla for the strong taste.
HEAVY CREAM:
- Heavy cream is utilized to make a fluffy and velvety texture. You can swap it with cream, cheese, coconut cream, or mascarpone cheese.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Set the oven temperature to 350 degrees F.
- Stir the salt, erythritol powder, & almond flourin a vessel.
- Include the vanilla extract & melted butter and mix it till a crumbly dough is formed.
- Equally blend the mixture in a pie dish.
- Bake till golden, for 12 minutes & then fully cool it.
- Add the cream cheese to the vessel and whip till it is smooth.
- Include lemon zest, erythritol, heavy cream, & vanilla extract.
- Beat till it is creamy & fluffy.
- Equally distribute the filling on the crust that has cooled.
- Mix the water, strawberries, &erythritol powder in a saucepan.
- Lightly cook for five minutes till it is softened.
- Mix in chia seeds & slowly cook for two minutes to get a thick texture.
- Gently cool the glaze.
- Put the fresh strawberries on the filling’s surface.
- Spread the cooled strawberry glaze on the fruit.
- Chill for two minutes and then serve.
TIPS:
- Avoid cooking the strawberry glaze for a long time, so it will remain lightly runny.
- Refrigerate the crust lightly before including the filling for more stability.
- You can use pecan flour instead to create a nutty crust.
- We have to use ripe and seasonal strawberries to get the nice, sweet taste.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
TOPPINGS:
- Whipped Cream
- Vanilla Ice Cream
- Cream Cheese
SAUCES:
- Strawberry Sauce
- Chocolate Sauce
- Caramel Sauce
CRUNCHY ADD-ONS:
- Crushed Pecans
- Almond Slices
- Coconut Flakes
SIDES:
- Fresh Strawberries
- Mixed Berries
- Keto Yogurt
DRINKS:
- Iced Coffee
- Herbal Tea
- Almond Milk
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Keep it in a closed dish and store it for five days.
FREEZER:
- Store the unglazed pie for thirty days.
FAQs:
Is this pie perfect for the keto diet?
- Yes, because we utilize all the keto ingredients to make this pie.
Can I prepare this pie earlier?
- Sure, you can assemble & chill it for twenty-four hours and then serve.
May I utilize frozen berries?
- Yes, you can strain the extra moisture & decrease the water in the glaze to prevent a soggy crust.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Calories: 320 kcal
Sodium: 95 mg
Net carbs: 6 g
Fiber: 2 g
Sugar: 2 g
Fats: 28 g
Proteins: 6 g
Total carbs: 8 g