Keto No-Bake Lemon Pudding Pie is a tasty and flavorful dish while keeping low-carb content. It’s the kind of dessert you can cook up on weekdays, for lunch, family gatherings, and dinners, while continuing to feel like you have created something special. The lemon flavor comes through fresh and nice, and the smooth mixture sets well in the refrigerator without the need for baking. The crust keeps up perfectly and provides the regular pie feel without the added sugar. This pie is ideal for preparing a quick meal prep. This recipe is simple to set up; you are free to focus on liking the final result instead of struggling with difficult preparations. We use some ingredients such as heavy whipping cream, almond milk, keto sweetener in powdered form, almond flour, and unsweetened lemon pudding mix.
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STATISTICAL OVERVIEW:
- Course: Dessert
- No. of Calories: 280 kcal
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Keto, Low Carb, Gluten-Free
- Cook Time: None
- Single Portion Size: 1 slice
- Cooking Mode: No-bake
- Total Servings: 8
- Difficulty Level: Easy
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
TOOLS:
- Pie dish(nine-inch)
- Silicone spatula
- Bowls
- Measuring spoons or cups
- Food processor
- Whisk or hand mixer
INGREDIENTS:
FILLING:
- 2 tbsp of olive oil
- 1 cup of cold almond milk, unsweetened
- One tsp of vanilla extract
- 1 cup of heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp of powdered keto sweetener
- One package (3 oz) unsweetened lemon instant pudding mix
CRUST:
- 1 tsp of lemon zest
- Melted butter, 4 tbsp
- One and a half cups of almond flour
- 2 tbsp of powdered keto sweetener
INGREDIENT DIRECTIONS:
HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM:
- We use heavy whipping cream, which provides shape and depth to the filling. If you are looking for a slightly milder filling, replace half of it with coconut cream, which will keep it keto-friendly.
ALMOND FLOUR:
- This helps to retain the crust with minimal carbs and adds a nutty flavor. For a deeper flavor, replace finely ground pecan flour or coconut flour, but use just a third as much because it takes in additional water.
LEMON PUDING MIX (UNSWEETENED):
- Sugar-free lemon pudding mix provides a pure lemon flavor while maintaining low-carb content. If you don’t like to use already-prepared pudding, create a keto lemon filling using heavy cream, cream cheese, and fresh lemon zest.
POWDERED KETO SWEETENER:
- The use of powdered keto sweetener helps to perform better than granulated sweeteners in no-bake sweets. Blends containing erythritol, allulose, or monk fruit work very well. If you like a smoother texture, pick allulose, which dissolves readily.
ALMOND MILK:
- Helps to reduce carbs and keeps the filling from becoming too dense. To make a creamier base, use unsweetened coconut milk instead.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
- Combine sweetener, almond flour, lemon zest, and melted butter in a mixing bowl.
- Blend till the texture resembles moist sand.
- Place the mixture gently into a pie(nine-inch) dish.
- Level the top layer and leave it to cool for ten minutes.
- Whisk heavy cream in a bowl till light peaks begin to form.
- Stir the chilled almond milk and the pudding mix in the other bowl till it thickens.
- Include vanilla essence and lemon juice.
- Mix till smooth.
- Blend the whipped cream lightly into the pudding mix.
- Whisk till fully mixed.
- Taste the pudding and balance the sweetness according to your preferences.
- Divide the filling equally into the cooled crust.
- Keep it in the fridge for almost four hours or till it sets properly.
- Make slices and serve the lemon pudding cold.
TIPS:
- If you like a sharper citrus flavor, use more lemon zest.
- Add one extra tbsp of lemon juice to provide a strong flavor.
- Before preparing the filling, leave it to cool down. It will help to make the filling thick quickly.
- Cover the pie so that the liquid mixture will not build up on top.
- If your crust is sticky, add one extra tbsp of melted butter.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
ADD-ONS:
- Lemon whipped cream
- Vanilla keto whipped cream
- Unsweetened Cool Whip alternative
DESSERT PLATE:
- Shortbread cookies
- Mini cheesecakes
- Flour lemon bars
DRINKS:
- Sparkling water
- Vanilla cold brew
- Iced green tea
FRUIT PAIRINGS:
- Fresh raspberries
- Strawberries with powdered sweetener
- Blueberry compote
STORAGE INFORMATION:
Cover the pie to avoid the filling from drying out, and the crust from absorbing refrigerator smells.
REFRIGERATION:
- Keep it for five days. Wrap the pie dish tightly or keep the pieces in a closed vessel.
FREEZING:
- Store the separate pieces or the entire pie for 50-60 days. Defrost it for a whole night to remove the ice. The texture may become lighter, but the taste will remain good.
FAQs:
Could I use bottled lemon juice?
- Yes, you can use a bottled one, but fresh lemon juice gives a strong taste.
Why does my pie not set properly?
- It takes less than four hours to cool, and the almond milk must be chilly.
Does the coconut milk make the recipe too heavy?
- No, it just makes the topping more creamy.
May I prepare this dish without pudding mix?
- Yes, you can substitute with zest, cream cheese, sweetener, lemon juice, and heavy cream; it will work well.
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NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Sodium: 190 mg
No. of calories: 280 kcal
Net carbs: 4 g
Fiber: 2 g
Sugar: 1 g
Fats: 25 g
Proteins: 4 g
One single portion: 1 slice
Total carbs: 6 g
