Pie Crust Low Carb-  Low Carb Dessert

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Pie Crust Low Carb

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 cup butter
4 ounces cream cheese
3/4 cup almonds
1/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pastry:
1/2 cup butter-room temperature
4 oz. cream cheese-room temperature
1 cup almond flour OR
optional 3/4 cup almond ground
1/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 tsp. salt

Be sure butter and cream cheese are at room temp,. for at least 15 minutes. 
Place both in a small bowl and cream together until well blended. Blend in 
ground almonds {almond flour}and salt until dough is smooth. It is very sticky. 
OR 3/4 cup almond flour 1/4 cup whole wheat flour Place on a sheet of wax paper,
flatten slightly, wrap and place in fridge overnight. Remove from fridge 15-30 
minutes before rolling. Lightly dust board and rolling pin with almond flour. 
Divide dough in half; return other half to fridge to keep cold Roll out and use 
as a pie crust or tart shells. Bake at 350 until a light golden brown.

The whole recipe is 30 carbs minus 9.7gr. fiber.3 carbs divided by # of
servings. If making tarts you should get quite a few.
Optional: Using the 1/4 cup whole wheat flour, the whole recipe is 46.6 grams
carb 15.3 grams dietary fiber 31.3 grams carb total


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