I promise you’ll love this tasty Savory Keto Pie Crust Recipe with Cheddar + Chives. It’s pretty amazing! The chives give this savory pie crust a delicate onion flavor while the almond flour helps keep the carbs down. Plus cheddar adds a bright tang to this easy, comforting recipe that’s ready in a flash.

If you are looking for a keto pie, tart or quiche crust recipe that takes less than 20 minutes to make, look no further because my Savory Keto Pie Crust Recipe with Cheddar + Chives is your next go-to recipe!
Initially made for a keto chicken pot pie, this Savory Keto Pie Crust Recipe with Cheddar + Chives adds pep to all types of low-carb, savory pies, tarts and quiches. It simply tastes amazing and adds color and flavor to countless fillings.

This yummy tart crust is also high in protein. In fact, it boasts 8 grams of protein per serving!
ONLY 6 INGREDIENTS IN THIS RECIPE
- Almond Flour – fine, blanched almond flour
- Salt – just a small amount
- Avocado Oil (or butter) – Avocado oil is the healthier option since it has a lot less saturated fat.
- Egg – just one to help bind the ingredients
- Cheddar Cheese – I use medium cheddar but mild or sharp cheddar also work.
- Chives – add a gentle onion flavor
How to make this Savory Keto Pie Crust
Simply mix the ingredients together. Then use your hands to press them into the pie or tart pan as illustrated in the photos below. You can stop at the second image if you don’t want to flute the pie crust.

Here are the steps in more detail for this low-carb pie crust:
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- Put the ingredients in a bowl and mix by hand with an electric mixer or food processor or stand mixer.
- Roll dough into ball.
- Shape dough into disk and place in pan.
- Press dough into pie pan, making a flat bottom and moving outwards from the center. Shape sides so they are equally thick.
- If you use a mini saucepan or cup, as pictured above, it’s easier to flatten the bottom and shape the sides.
- Use your pointer finger to flute the edges, if desired.
- Puncture the bottom of the pie with a fork. OR omit the fork and instead use a mini saucepan or glass to flatten any bubbles on the crust’s bottom after removing the baked crust from the oven.
- Bake the cheddar chive keto pie crust for 10-12 minutes at 350 F until light golden brown. However, if you plan on adding filling and baking the pie some more, I recommend simply baking it for about 9 minutes so it sets.
Tip: When you add the filling, it is a good idea to cover the edges of the pie with aluminum foil or a pie guard so you don’t burn or overbake the edges.
Equipment to make Savory Keto Pie Crust
- 1 pie or tart pan – a 9.5 Pyrex pie dish or a 9-inch, nonstick, aluminum pie pan or a tart pan
- 1 Mixing bowl
- 1 Electric mixer or food processor or stand mixer
How to store this low-carb pie crust
To store: You can store an almond flour pie crust in the refrigerator. Just be sure to wrap it in plastic.
To freeze: If you plan to store it more than two days, simply wrap it in plastic and freeze it for up to 3 months.
Other savory pie crust recipes
Want a plain savory keto pie crust? Simply omit the cheddar and chives.

If you like savory pie crusts, you might also like my yummy black sesame keto pie crust. Simply omit the cheddar and chives from the recipe. Instead, add 2 tablespoons of black sesames and half a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar which enhances the nuttiness of the black sesames. Black sesame keto pie crust is delicious, for example, with salmon teriyaki quiche.

Do you want easy healthy dessert recipes too? Here are some of my other failproof recipes you need to try:
- Chocolate Chip Pecan Pie – Easy and Healthy!
- Keto Coconut Cake
- Keto Chocolate Bundt Cake
- Sugarfree Almond Flour Pie Crust with Monk Fruit
- Chocolate Pie Crust
DID YOU MAKE THIS SAVORY KETO PIE CRUST RECIPE?
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Savory Keto Pie Crust with Cheddar + Chives
Equipment
- 1 Pie or tart pan – a 9.5 Pyrex pie dish or a 9-inch, nonstick, aluminum pie pan or a tart pan
- 1 Mixing bowl
- 1 Electric mixer or food processor or stand mixer
Ingredients
- 2½ cups Almond Flour 240 grams
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ cup Avocado Oil
- 1 Egg
- 2 oz Cheddar Cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons Chives, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- Put the ingredients in a bowl and mix by hand with a spoon or use a food processor or stand mixer.
- Roll dough into ball.
- Shape dough into disk and place in pan.
- Press dough into pie pan, making a flat bottom and moving outwards from the center. Shape sides so they are equally thick. If you use a mini saucepan or cup, as pictured in the post above, it's easier to flatten the bottom and shape the sides.
- Use your pointer finger to flute the edges, if desired.
- Puncture the bottom of the pie with a fork. OR omit the fork and instead use a mini saucepan or glass to flatten any bubbles on the crust’s bottom after removing the baked crust from the oven.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes at 350 F until light golden brown. However, if you plan on adding filling and baking the pie some more, I recommend simply baking it for about 9 minutes so it sets.
Notes

Wow! So glad I made this. It turned out great, made it for a quiche.