Almond Flour Pie Crust Recipe
This almond flour pie crust can be made with or without butter. Using coconut oil to replace the butter creates a non-dairy crust.
Difficulty Level Medium
Servings 1 crust
Calories 1713kcal
Cost $4.75
Utensils & Equipment
- 1 medium bowl
- 1 small bowl
- 1 wire whisk
- 1 pastry cutter
- 1 Rolling Pin
- 1 pie crust rolling mat
- plastic wrap
- 1 measuring cup
- 1 set of measuring spoons
Ingredients List
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/2 tsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 Tbsp coconut oil (non-dairy version)
- 2 Tbsp butter frozen
Instructions
Prepare The Ingredients
- All ingredients need to be cold before you start mixing the dough.
- Cut the butter into tiny cubes and frees for at least 20 minutes. For a non-dairy crust, refrigerate the coconut oil.
- Refrigerate the flour, sugar, and vanilla extract.
Blend The Dough
- In medium bowl whisk together the flour and sugar.
- In small bowl whisk together the egg, and vanilla extract. For the non-dairy version also whisk in the coconut oil.
- Add the liquid ingredients to the dry ingredients. IF you're making the regular version, this is when you add the butter.
- Mix with pastry cutter or two forks. Do not use your hands. The heat from your hands will melt the butter or warm the coconut oil.
- Blend until the dough holds together. If needed you can add one tablespoon of cold water at a time until the dough holds together.
- Once the dough is ready, divide into two flat disks. Cover in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour.
Roll The Dough
- Roll the dough to the desired width. A silicone rolling mat makes it easier to see the actual size of the crust as you roll. For a 9-inch deep pie plate the dough should be roughly 12 inches round.
Refrigerate The Crust
- This is the critical step that many recipes overlook. Wrap the crust in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour before using.
Notes
Nutrition information is based on the ingredients list, which includes both butter and coconut oil. Nutrition information will be different depending on which type of crust you're making. On average coconut oil contains 2 more grams of fat than butter. For the nutrition information shown, the fat content will be 24 grams less if you're using coconut oil and 28 grams less if using butter.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Almond Flour Pie Crust Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 crust)
Calories 1713
Calories from Fat 1449
% Daily Value*
Fat 161g248%
Saturated Fat 45g281%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 8g
Cholesterol 60mg20%
Sodium 180mg8%
Potassium 10mg0%
Carbohydrates 50g17%
Fiber 24g100%
Sugar 10g11%
Protein 48g96%
Vitamin A 700IU14%
Calcium 478mg48%
Iron 8mg44%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
