Pecan crust is a nut pie crust made from pecans, almonds, or walnuts couldn't be easier or more delicious! Pecan pie crust recipe comes together in 5 minutes and makes a gluten-free and low carb crust for pumpkin, no bake, or cheesecake fillings.
Place the chopped pecans, sugar, and softened butter into the food processor (see recipe notes for by hand instructions).
Blend until nuts are finely ground, about 45 seconds - 1 minute. Scrape down bowl or pulse, as necessary, to make sure nuts are even in size.
Press down into a 9" pie plate firmly on bottom and up sides. The dough will be soft, so spread out the bottom down first with a spatula and then use your fingers to press it up the sides evenly.
Refrigerate for 30-45 minutes, or freeze for 15 minutes, until chilled and firm. Preheat oven to 350ºF.
Prick bottom of pie crust with fork. PLACE PIE ON A BAKING SHEET and bake on the LOWEST RACK for 20-25 minutes. If upper crust is becoming overly browned, use a pie shield to protect it. The crust will puff up slightly during baking, but go down as it cools.
Cool on wire rack completely before filling.
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Notes
Frequently asked questions:
Can I make this pie crust Low Carb / Keto / Paleo?Yes. Either omit the sugar or replace it with a sugar free sweetener. For Paleo or Whole 30 diets replace the butter with solidified coconut oil. Why place pie crust on baking sheet?Placing a pie crust on a baking sheet conducts the heat to the bottom of the pie dish so the bottom bakes evenly with the upper crust. For best results use a metal pie dish and bake on the lowest oven rack. Can I bake a pie in a pecan nut crust?Yes. For a baked filling, such as pumpkin, bake chilled crust for 10-15 minutes first at 350ºF, fill, and then bake as pie recipe directs. However, please note, the filling's moisture does make the crust softer, therefore making the crust not as crispy.Do I have to bake the crust before filling?Yes and no. If the filling is cold and the pie will be refrigerated, you could forgo baking the crust first. However, I do think the texture and taste is enhanced with baking. Can I make this without a food processor?Yes. Use a powerful blender, such as a Vitamix or BlendTec, or mix by hand. For the by hand method, crush the nuts finely first, using a coffee grinder, rolling pin, or mallet, and use a wooden spoon to mix with sugar and softened butter.