Almond Flour Pie Crust
Learn how to make Almond Flour Pie Crust with my easy 5-ingredient pie crust recipe. It is vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and low carb. This amazing pie crust with almond flour is a great base for any sweet pie, tart, or cheesecake recipe.
Lately, I have been making no-bake recipes with my pre-baked Graham cracker pie crusts. My Strawberry Cream Pie and Vegan Peanut Butter Pie have been a huge hit with my family.
Today, I decided to make a simple almond flour crust that turned out amazing. It had a delicate sweet crumb crust with a tender buttery crust it was ready in no time, only took me 5 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to bake.
Is Almond Flour Healthy?
Almond flour is low in carbs yet high in fiber and healthy fats and contains beneficial vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
Almond flour contains monounsaturated fats, which can help lower cholesterol levels. Reducing cholesterol substantially reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Almond flour, which is essentially powdered almonds strong in magnesium, can help lower blood pressure and regulate blood sugar. These qualities have a low GI, which indicates that they slowly release sugar into your blood to produce energy.
Prebiotic dietary fiber is abundant in almond flour. These fibers are digested by bacteria in the small intestine. Prebiotic dietary fiber provides a healthier and more efficient digestive tract.
Almond flour has a lot of vitamin E, which is an antioxidant that is good for the brain. Getting adequate vitamin E lowers your chances of Alzheimer’s disease and other cognitive diseases. It also aids in the prevention of serious illnesses like cancer, stroke, diabetes, and heart disease.
It is ideal for those with Celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. Also, almond flour is a good choice for people who like to stay fit and satisfied on the keto diet by getting the everyday flour substitute because it only has 3 g of net carbohydrates.
So, is almond flour healthier that regular flour? Almond flour is a popular alternative to wheat flour. It has a somewhat sweeter taste, is low in carbohydrates, and is filled with nutrients including dietary fiber, protein, and magnesium. In addition, almond flour may offer more health advantages than regular wheat flour.
Where To Buy Almonds Flour?
These are some of the most well-known brands of almond flour available in most stores.
Blue Diamond Almond Flour: This is my favorite brand, as it is unscented and affordable. Conveniently, a 3-pound pack is also available. A portion can be used easily, and the rest can be stored.
Barney Almond Flour: If You have to go to the store to get almond flour, you can get it here.
Bob’s Red Mill Almond Flour: I prefer Bob’s Red Mill’s almond flour and meal. However, they are, in my opinion, more pricey than other brands.
A Trader Joe’s Almond Meal is an excellent option for those who live near this store; it’s fairly priced and delicious. In some recipes, it can be substituted for blanched almond flour.
Why You’ll Love This Almond Flour Pie Crust Recipe
This recipe for gluten free pie crust with almond flour is so awesome. I’m super excited to share this with you. Here are a few reasons why you’ll love this almond flour crust recipe:
- It is easy to make. 5 simple ingredients and about 25 mins are all you’ll require.
- It’s gluten-free and vegan. It is also dairy-free, egg-free, and low carb but mega crusty. It’s even keto-friendly!
- It’s a delectable delicacy that will satisfy your taste. This almond flour pie crust is extremely comforting and super satisfying.
- This amazing pie crust is a great base for any sweet pie, tart, or cheesecake recipes.
- It will delight your entire family; in fact, enlist the help of your children to prepare it!
Ingredients Needed
- Almond Flour: This flour is usually used as a binding agent in savory recipes. You can use store-bought or make your own Almond Flour.
- Salt: Salt is used to balance out the flavors.
- Vegan Butter: In comparison to traditional butter, plant-based butter often have less saturated fat and more heart-healthy monounsaturated fat.
I used Earth Balance Buttery Spread. You can use almond butter, coconut butter, cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter. You can also use coconut oil in place of vegan butter.
- Maple Syrup: You can also substitute it with agave syrup or coconut sugar.
- Vanilla: The addition of vanilla enhances the flavor.
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How To Make Almond Flour Pie Crust
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place almond flour and salt in a bowl.
- Cut in the vegan butter or coconut oil, and mix with a pastry cutter, or your hands until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
- Add maple syrup and vanilla and mix.
- Press dough into a prepared pie plate, pressing along the bottom and sides, flute the edges, and bake in the oven for 20 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
Expert Tips
- Before you start mixing, ensure that all of the ingredients have been measured out and are prepared so that you don’t miss anything.
- Weigh your ingredients using a kitchen scale to ensure accuracy.
- Ensure your oven is set to the correct temperature for baking. To ensure accuracy, use an oven thermometer.
- Salt is essential for flavor, so don’t skimp on it.
- Omit the sweetener and vanilla for a savory crust. For a flakey crust, you can also try my Gluten-Free Vegan Pie Crust.
Add-Ins For Pie Crust
Most of the time, you don’t need to add much to make a fantastic almond flour pie crust. It’s a flaky, buttery base that lets your filling shine.
However, depending on what you’re filling it with, you can flavor the crust itself. To get you started, consider the following suggestions:
- For a savory low-carb pie crust, follow these options: Add some spices to the mix. (If you do, mix them in first with the dry ingredients.) Garlic powder and Italian seasoning are two popular options.
- Cinnamon may be an excellent addition to a sweet pie crust. Even something more unusual, such as maple extract, has the potential to be fantastic.
Storage Information
Refrigeration: If you have leftover pie crust, it’s best to store it in the refrigerator. Place it in an airtight container or wrap it in plastic wrap. Almond flour pie crust can typically be refrigerated for up to 3-4 days.
Freezing: Almond flour pie crust can also be frozen for longer-term storage. Wrap the pie crust tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil, or place it in an a freezer-safe container. It’s a good idea to separate layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking. When frozen, it can typically last for 2-3 months.
Thawing: When you’re ready to use the stored pie crust, allow it to thaw in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight. You can also thaw it at room temperature for quicker use, but it’s important to avoid rapid temperature changes to prevent condensation on the crust.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, you can prepare almond flour pie crust in advance using these three options:
1. Prepare the dough and refrigerate it wrapped in clingfilm.
2. Press the crust into a pie pan and store it in the fridge.
3. Bake the crust ahead, let it cool, cover, and refrigerate or leave it at room temperature for a day or two after baking.
Almond flour is made from blanched almonds with the skins removed, resulting in a finer texture. Almond meal retains the almond skins, creating a coarser texture with specks. The meal is less expensive, but both can be used for pie crust. Almond flour resembles traditional pie crust and has a lighter, tender texture.
Almond meal is easier to make at home than almond flour from scratch, place dry raw almonds in a food processor and process until crumbly.
To make almond flour at home you would have to first blanch the almonds, in order to remove the skin, dry the almonds then process into a high-speed blender. You can also purchase already blanched raw almonds or slivered almonds to eliminate the process of blanching your almonds.
Yes! It is gluten-free. For those with celiac disease or wheat sensitivity, almond flour is a fantastic gluten-free alternative to wheat flour.
The addition of almond flour to savory dishes imparts a particular richness in addition to a very subtle sweetness that is not enough to impair the flavor of the dish. The storage life of baked goods can be prolonged by using almond flour in the baking process because fat, which is added during this process, allow the baked good to retain moisture.
Keep an eye on anything you bake using almond flour since it browns and cooks faster than all-purpose flour. This also means that you should stick to the cooking temperatures specified in the recipe.
If the dough is crumbly and hard to roll, it’s likely that the crust is too dry. Increasing the moisture in the dough will help it become more cohesive. While working with the dough gradually include a few drops of ice-cold water (no more than 1 teaspoon at a time), making sure to handle it as slightly as possible until it is evenly moistened.
If your pie crust is hard instead of soft, flaky, and tender, you probably incorporated too much water. In this case, the only feasible solution is to dish a slice of pie and top it with a dollop of ice cream. Don’t worry about it; you’ll get it right next time.
More Vegan Dessert Recipes To Try
- Carrot Cake
- Vegan Tiramisu
- Jamaican Cornmeal Pudding
- Vegan Banana Oatmeal Pancakes
- Banana Porridge
- Jamaican Spice Bun
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Almond Flour Pie Crust
Ingredients
- 2 cups blanched almond flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons Vegan Butter or coconut oil ( I used Earth Balance Buttery Spread)
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven 350 degrees F. Place almond flour and salt in a bowl. Cut in the vegan butter or coconut oil, mix with a pastry cutter, or your hands until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
- Add maple syrup and vanilla and mix. Press dough into a prepared pie plate, pressing along the base and sides, flute the edges, bake in the oven for 20 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
I see the “expert tip” to weigh my ingredients, but no actual weights to go along with the ingredients…
I love so much this healthy flour