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paleo pie crust

Paleo Pie Crust

Angelina Papanikolaou
This easy paleo pie crust recipe offers a grain-free and gluten-free alternative perfect for both sweet and savory pies. Made with almond flour, tapioca flour, and coconut flour, the crust ensures a flaky texture and delicious taste. The recipe is versatile, allowing for preparation in advance by freezing the crust right in the pie dish. 
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Paleo
Servings 8 servings
Calories 279 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 9-inch pie dish
  • pastry cutter
  • Food processor optional
  • Rolling Pin

Ingredients 

  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 3/4 cup tapioca flour
  • 1/4 cup coconut flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 11 tbsp grass-fed butter cold and cubed
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Instructions 

  • Place the almond flour, tapioca flour, coconut flour, and salt in a large mixing bowl or in a food processor fitted with an “S” blade. Mix or pulse to combine.
  • Add the chilled butter and use a pastry blender to cut in the butter or process in your food processor until the the mixture resembles a sand-like consistency. 
  • Add the egg and vinegar and mix until the dough comes together.
  • Remove the dough from the bowl and form into a disc. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Blind Bake Pie Crust

  • Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Roll out your chilled pie dough to fit the size of your pie plate. Carefully transfer the dough to the pie plate and crimp the edges. Use a fork to prick holes all over the bottom of the crust. *If you are having a difficult time transferring the dough to your pie plate, simply press the crust into the pie pan. 
  • Place the pie plate in the freezer for 10 minutes. Then, place a sheet of parchment paper over the pie crust and fill with pie weights, dried beans, or rice. 
  • Bake the crust for 15 minutes, then remove the pie from the oven and carefully lift the parchment paper out of the pie. 
  • Return the uncovered pie crust to the oven and bake for another 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside while you prepare the filling.

Notes

Prepare ahead: You can prepare and shape this paleo pie crust in advance. After following the steps to press the crust into the pie dish, wrap the pie dish in plastic wrap, ensuring it's sealed tightly. Place it in the freezer. When you're ready to bake, you can take the pie dish directly from the freezer and bake as instructed, adding a few extra minutes to account for the frozen crust. No need to defrost!

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 279kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 4gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 430mgPotassium: 16mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 511IUCalcium: 37mgIron: 1mg
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