Rich, creamy, nutty — this High-Protein Pecan Cream Pie tastes like a cross between pecan pie and cheesecake, but it’s low-carb, gluten-free, and macro-friendly.
🥧 High-Protein Pecan Cream Pie
✅ Servings: 10 slices
🧈 Crust
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1½ cups almond flour
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2 tbsp melted light butter
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2 tbsp granulated monk fruit / erythritol
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Pinch salt
Mix, press into a 9-inch pie dish, bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes. Cool.
🧀 Cream Filling
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8 oz light cream cheese, softened
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1 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
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½ cup unflavored whey protein isolate
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⅓ cup powdered monk fruit / erythritol
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1 tsp vanilla
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¼ cup unsweetened almond milk (to smooth)
Beat until silky smooth. Spread into cooled crust.
🌰 Pecan Topping (gooey pie style)
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1 cup chopped pecans
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2 tbsp light butter
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¼ cup sugar-free maple syrup
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2 tbsp brown monk fruit sweetener
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2 tbsp heavy cream
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½ tsp cinnamon
Simmer 2–3 minutes until syrupy. Cool slightly, then spoon over filling.
❄️ Chill
Refrigerate 2–3 hours until fully set before slicing.
🧮 Nutrition (per slice)
| Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs | Fiber | Net Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 290 | 18 g | 24 g | 7 g | 3 g | 4 g |
💡 Texture Tips
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Chill well for clean slices
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For firmer texture, add 1 tsp gelatin bloomed in warm water to the filling
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Toast pecans first for deeper flavor
Creamy like cheesecake, nutty like pecan pie — without the sugar crash.