Low Carb Walnut Pumpkin Pie - Divalicious Recipes (2024)

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This low carb walnut pumpkin pie has a crust made of ground walnuts with a dash of coconut. It's also gluten free and Paleo.I added coconut to the pie crust to give it an extra crunchy and naturally sweet taste. The combination of walnuts and coconut gives a great texture and it's made me wonder if I couldmake biscuits with them. It's on the ever growing ideas list!

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When I baked this the Chief Taster was on his last business trip this year (huzzah!) so my lucky neighbours got a huge piece of the pie. It was too much to eat by myself and I cannot stand throwing food away. I received a call the next day from my neighbour thanking me for the pie which I found sweet of her. She enjoyed it and was surprised that it was much healthier than the normal wheat crusted pie. The joy of ground nuts with a touch of coconut! It can convince people to step over to the low carb/gluten free side!

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How to make low carb walnut pumpkin pie

I used coconut milk to add to the pumpkin mixture instead of the traditional cream and it set very well. The trick with any pumpkin dessert is the spices. Once you get a blend you enjoy, make a batch and put it in an airtight jar or container. I made a huge batch of it and had a week of sprinkling it on everything! So delicious on my flax seed pancakes! Or you could simply use store bought pumpkin mix. It doesn't exist on the island so I make my own.

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What pie dish is needed?

I used an 8 inch pie dish for this and the filling mixture fitted perfectly. If you are making a larger pie, you might want to double the ingredients and perhaps add another 10 minutes to the baking time. Any leftover filling could always be baked in a muffin case. If it weren't for the eggs in the mixture, I'd say add some vodka and call it a holiday drink!

Storage

Store any leftovers in the fridge either covered with cling wrap or place in an airtight container. It should last up to 3 days.

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Low Carb Walnut & Pumpkin Pie

Angela Coleby

A low carb pumpkin pie with a walnut crust is a great combination of flavors for a holiday dessert.

5 from 2 votes

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American, Low Carb

Servings 8 slices

Calories 360 kcal

Ingredients

Pie Crust

  • 2 cups ground walnuts
  • ¼ cup desiccated coconut unsweetened
  • 2 tablespoons Brown monkfruit
  • ¼ cup butter unsalted

Filling

  • 2 cups Pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • ½ cup Brown monkfruit or other low carb sweetener
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon all spice
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180C/350F degrees

  • Melt the butter in a saucepan.

  • Add the walnuts, coconut and tablespoons of erythritol (or sugar substitute) to the melted butter and stir until the mixture looks like breadcrumbs.

  • Press the mixture into a pie tin. I used a foil one but if you are using another type, you should probably grease it and maybe line the bottom with parchment paper.

  • Bake in the oven for 15 minutes. Remove and set aside.

  • Place the pumpkin and coconut milk in a bowl and blend/whisk thoroughly.

  • Add the spices, vanilla, eggs, salt and erythritol. Blend until smooth.

  • Pour the pumpkin mixture into the pie case and bake for 50 minutes until firm.

  • Eat and enjoy!

Notes

Makes 8 slices

The net carbs will be the total carb count minus the fibre count. Carb count excludes sugar alcohols.

Any nutritional analysis on the website is based on an estimate, calculated by Spoonacular from the individual ingredients in each recipe. Variations may occur for various reasons, including product availability and food preparation. We make no representation or warranty of the accuracy of this information.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 8gFat: 34gFiber: 5g

The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator.

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  1. Skeye

    Hello,
    I baked this pie during the week and have to honestly say it’s the best I’ve ever had.
    Over the years I’ve tried so many different recipes (not just pumpkin and not just your site) and have never really been satisfied.
    The pie filling tastes great and this is the first type of pie crust I like (taste and texture).
    I honestly felt like I was eating a ‘normal’ pumpkin pie.
    Wondering for the crust…. can I omit the coconut flakes and just use walnuts? And if so, would I just substitute the amount/weight in an equal ratio?
    Thank you for this recipe - it’s a keeper and I’ll be trying some others from you.
    Wishing you all the best ☺️

    Reply

    • Angela Coleby

      You have made my day/week/month with your kind words! You could omit the coconut flakes and just use walnuts with the same amount as the coconut. Pecans would work too! Wishing you a wonderful holiday!

      Reply

  2. Gina Etter

    Can I replace the coconut in the pie crust?

    Reply

    • Angela Coleby

      Yes you could, add more nuts.

      Reply

  3. Andrea

    Hello! Could you please tell me how much brown monkfruit you should use for the pie crust? It says 2-is that two cups? Tablespoons? Thanks! Can’t wait to make!

    Reply

    • Angela Coleby

      Hi, it should be tablespoons. I've updated the recipe card. Thank you for letting me know and I hope you enjoy the recipe!

      Reply

  4. Tamzin Smith

    This pie was so delicious! I used puréed roasted butternut squash, and 2 T. pumpkin pie spice. Made it for a very exclusive thanksgiving luncheon—me, hubby, my mom and his mom—and everyone loved it. Will make this again and again!

    Reply

    • Angela Coleby

      Am delighted you enjoyed it! And good to know that it works out great with butternut squash too!

      Reply

  5. Yum Girl

    Welcome to Yum Goggle! We are following you on all your social media and hope you will follow us back. We will do our best to tag you each time we promote your posts. Kelli at YG!

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    • Angela Coleby

      Thanks! Following as I type! 🙂

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Low Carb Walnut Pumpkin Pie - Divalicious Recipes (2024)

FAQs

Is pumpkin pie full of carbs? ›

A single slice of your run-of-the-mill pumpkin pie has about 46 grams of carbs, with only 2.4 of those being dietary fiber. That makes for a staggering 43.6 net carbs per serving of pumpkin pie! That is certainly far too many carbs for anyone trying to keep it low carb for the holidays.

Can you blind bake pumpkin pie crust? ›

Step 1: Blind Bake The Pie Crust

Remove the pie crust from the refrigerator and place it on a baking sheet (this makes it easy to move in and out of the oven). Cover the crust with a piece of parchment paper and fill it about three-quarters full with dried beans or pie weights. Bake for 20 minutes.

How do you make pumpkin pie if you forgot to add sugar? ›

The syrup and whip cream help sweeten the pie. You could use corn syrup, date syrup, molasses or maple syrup. I would scrape out the custard, mash it with a potato masher, add a half cup of regular milk, the sugar, two eggs, and mix on medium for at least 2 minutes.

Is pumpkin pie for Christmas too? ›

Pumpkin pie is a traditional North American sweet dessert, eaten during the fall and early winter, especially for Thanksgiving and Christmas. In fact, those two holidays are the days when most pumpkin pies are eaten by Americans.

Can diabetics eat pumpkin pie? ›

Diabetics can enjoy their favourite foods containing carbohydrates. They just need to keep a check on the portions and follow the diabetic plan for diabetes. There are various diabetic diet recipes to enjoy and creamy pumpkin pie is one of them. Here is the pumpkin pie recipe that you should definitely try.

Can I eat pumpkin on a low carb diet? ›

Pumpkin isn't just a delicious thing to eat, they're also relatively low in carbs (4-12 grams per 100 grams). This makes pumpkin a great seasonal low-carb alternative to starchier sides like rice, potato and pasta.

Should I prebake my pie crust for pumpkin pie? ›

Think of it this way: poor pie dough wouldn't stand a chance (aka be a soggy mess) with a custard filling if we don't give it a head start. Hence why we pre-bake, because custard pies are too delicious to have soggy bottoms. Custard pies = pumpkin pies.

How do you keep the bottom crust of pumpkin pie from getting soggy? ›

Sprinkle dried breadcrumbs or crushed cornflakes, or other types of cereal, on the bottom crust before filling and baking in the oven.

Should I bake the bottom pie crust first? ›

But the one surefire way to make certain your pie's crust will be golden brown, crisp, and delicious — just as appealing as its filling — is to prebake it. That's right: bake the bottom crust first, before adding the filling.

What is a good substitute for sugar in pie? ›

Here are our top six sugar substitutes when it comes to baking:
  • Coconut sugar. Play video. ...
  • Agave nectar or agave syrup. Play video. ...
  • Fruit concentrates. Unlike fruit juice, which has added sugar, fruit concentrate is basically fruit with the water removed. ...
  • Maple syrup. ...
  • Molasses.
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Can I use a regular pumpkin instead of a sugar pumpkin? ›

Large pumpkins that we traditionally think of as jack-o-lanterns aren't ideal for pie as they are very stringy and have a lot of seeds. There really isn't very much “meat” to the larger pumpkins. Sugar pumpkins, also known as pie pumpkins, are sweeter.

Why is my pumpkin pie runny after baking? ›

Why Didn't My Pumpkin Pie Set? You're ready to serve your homemade pumpkin pie, but when you try to cut it, it's too runny to get any clean slices. Why this happens: The pie was underbaked, or the oven temperature wasn't high enough. Taking the pie out of the oven prematurely is a very easy mistake to make.

Can I use my jack o lantern pumpkins for pie? ›

Jack O Lantern pumpkins, which is lighter than baking pumpkins and also can be baked and turned into a pumpkin pie or desert.

What is England pumpkin pie? ›

The Pilgrims brought the pumpkin pie back to New England, while the English method of cooking the pumpkin took a different course. In the 19th century, the English pumpkin pie was prepared by stuffing the pumpkin with apples, spices, and sugar and then baking it whole.

Is it OK to make pumpkin pie the day before Thanksgiving? ›

Pumpkin pie is a great make-ahead dessert to cross off your Thanksgiving to-do list. You can prepare and bake the pie up to two days in advance, and it will still taste great on the big day. Just make sure you store the pie in the refrigerator—not on the kitchen counter—until you are ready to serve it.

Is pumpkin low carb than sweet potato? ›

It's carbs where the difference lies. Potatoes have the most carbs at 20 grams per 100 gram serving. Sweet potato has 17-18 grams, and pumpkin has just shy of five, which is why it's so low-calorie.

Can you eat pumpkin pie on a diet? ›

But if you're looking to maintain a healthy lifestyle this winter, you should eat pumpkin pie in moderation (and always used canned pumpkin, not pie mix). Remember, there's no shortage of ways you can add pumpkin – and its seeds – into your diet to capitalize on its flurry of health benefits.

How many carbs are in an average slice of pumpkin pie? ›

Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared, 1 piece (1/6 of 8" pie)
Protein (g)4.25
Carbohydrate, by difference (g)29.76
Energy (kcal)228.9
Sugars, total (g)15.11
Fiber, total dietary (g)2.94
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What pie has the most carbs? ›

Popular Types of Pie
Fruit Pies (1 piece or 1/8 of 9" pie)
Net Carbs(g)Total Carbs(g)
Pecan Pie61.2165.21
Pumpkin Pie37.8442.04
Vanilla Cream Pie46.0446.94
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