Go Back

Low Carb Pecan Pie Bars

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 C Almond Flour
  • 1/4 C Melted Butter
  • 1 T Sweetener, I used granulated Swerve
  • 1/2 t Vanilla
  • 1/3 C Butter
  • 1/2 C Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 1/2 C Powdered Sweetener, I used powdered Swerve
  • 1/2 t Salt
  • 1 t Vanilla
  • 1/4 t Maple Extract
  • 1/4 t Blackstrap Molasses
  • 2 Med Eggs
  • 1 C Pecans, can use pecan halves or chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper. Mix together the almond flour, melted butter, 1 tablespoon of sweetener, and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla together. Press into the prepared pan. Bake 10-15 minutes.
  • While the crust is baking, place the pecans on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes.
  • While the crust and pecans are baking, make the filling. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • When the butter is melted, add heavy cream and salt. Whisk and allow to cook for a few minutes. Remove from heat and add the vanilla and maple extracts, and the molasses. Follow the directions above on tempering the eggs. Whisk eggs in a small container. Once eggs are whisked add about 1/4 cup of the filling and whisk for 30 seconds. Slowly pour the egg mixture into the filling, whisking while pouring.
  • Remove the crust and pecans from the oven when their time is up. Pour pecans on top of the baked crust.
  • Pour filling on top of the pecans. Bake for 15-20 minutes. Don't overbake. You want their to be a little filling that is just undercooked.
  • Allow to cool, you can place in fridge if desired. Since I used pecan halves, cutting into bars was a little tricky. I had to use a serrated knife (I used a bread knife). I basically sawed through the pecans. If you chill the pan completely in the fridge, it shouldn't be too hard. Serve with or without whipped cream.