I promise you’ll love this tasty recipe for Keto Pie Crust Savory with cheddar and chives. It’s pretty amazing! The chives give this savory pie crust a delicate onion flavor while the almond flour keeps the carbs down. Furthermore, cheddar adds a bright tang to this easy, comforting recipe, making it a quick and satisfying choice.
To make a plain savory keto pie crust, simply omit the cheddar and chives.
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 keto pie crust with savory cheddar and chives is your next go-to, low-carb recipe!
Initially made for a keto chicken pot pie, this savory keto pie crust adds pep to all types of low carb, savory pies, tarts and quiches. It also adds a vibrant color that complements countless fillings.
Ingredients in Savory Keto Pie Crust
With only 6 ingredients and over 8 grams of protein per serving, this easy savory keto pie crust recipe is rich in protein. It’s also a variation of my sweet almond flour pie crust 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 mild onion flavor.
How to Make Savory Keto Pie Crust with Cheddar and Chives
Simply mix the ingredients together. Then, shape into a disk and press dough 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 detailed instructions for savory low carb pie crust:
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- Then, put the ingredients in a bowl and mix by hand with a spoon or use an electric mixer, food processor or stand mixer.
- Roll dough into ball.
- Then, 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 savory 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 to avoid burning or overbaking the edges.
Can I Use Avocado Oil in Baking?
Yes, you definitely can. We use avocado oil in our keto pie crust because it’s neutral in flavor and contains 4 times LESS SATURATED FAT than butter.
Equipment to Make Savory Keto Pie Crust
- 1 pie or tart pan – a 9.5-inch Pyrex pie dish or a 9-inch, nonstick, aluminum pie pan or tart pan
- 1 Mixing bowl
- 1 Electric mixer, food processor or stand mixer
How to Store Savory 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 the almond flour crust for more than two days, simply wrap it in plastic and freeze for up to 3 months.
Want More Savory Pie Crust Recipes?
To make a plain savory keto pie crust, simply omit the cheddar and chives.
If you like savory keto pie crusts, you might also like Black Sesame Keto Pie Crust.
Looking for More Easy Keto Dessert Recipes?
- Chocolate Chip Pecan Pie – Easy and Healthy!
- Keto Coconut Cake
- Healthy Carrot Cake
- Keto Chocolate Bundt Cake
- Sugar Free 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 Recipe
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.
Logan says
Wow! So glad I made this. It turned out great, made it for a quiche.