High-Protein No-Bake Pecan Cream Pie

ByHannah Peterson

This rich, creamy no-bake pie features a buttery almond crust, luscious protein-boosted cheesecake filling packed with chopped pecans and chocolate, and a beautiful pecan-chocolate topping. It is significantly more protein while staying low carb and sugar-free — ideal for holidays, special occasions, or meal-prep desserts.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Very high protein from whey + cream cheese
  • No oven required — ready in under 30 minutes + chill time
  • Sugar-free, low carb, and keto-friendly
  • Make-ahead friendly and freezer-friendly
  • Tastes like an indulgent pecan cheesecake pie

Ingredients (Serves 10–12 slices)

Crust:

  • 1½ cups (150g) almond flour
  • ⅓ cup (75g) butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp allulose or monk fruit sweetener
  • ½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
  • Pinch of salt

Filling:

  • 16 oz (450g) full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (50g) vanilla whey protein powder
  • ⅔ cup (130g) allulose or powdered monk fruit sweetener
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (60g) chopped pecans
  • ⅓ cup (60g) sugar-free chocolate chips or chopped sugar-free chocolate (optional but recommended)

Topping:

  • ½–¾ cup pecan halves
  • 2–3 tbsp chopped sugar-free chocolate
  • Extra chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Make the crust: Mix almond flour, melted butter, sweetener, cinnamon, and salt until it resembles wet sand. Press firmly into a 9-inch pie dish or springform pan. Chill in the fridge while preparing the filling.
  2. Make the filling: Beat softened cream cheese and protein powder until smooth. Add sweetener and vanilla; beat until creamy.
  3. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream to stiff peaks. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
  4. Fold in chopped pecans and sugar-free chocolate pieces.
  5. Spread the filling evenly over the chilled crust. Smooth the top.
  6. Arrange pecan halves and chocolate pieces decoratively on top.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (preferably overnight) until fully set.

Prep Time: 20 minutes Chill Time: 4+ hours Total Time: 20 minutes active

Nutrition (Per Slice, 1/12)

  • Calories: ~285
  • Protein: 9–10g
  • Total Carbs: 8g
  • Net Carbs: 6g
  • Fat: 26g

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