These Keto Pecan Pie Truffles are easy to make and so delicious! They are a perfect no bake sugar-free treat for any time of year.
In case you hadn’t noticed, I am a pecan pie fiend. A pecan pie aficionado, a pecan pie fanatic, a pecan pie maniac. I just can’t get enough of that gooey, rich, caramel scented pecan flavor. And I am always looking for new ways to incorporate that pecan goodness into other recipes.
Of course I enjoy the pie itself, and I highly recommend my Keto Pecan Pie recipe. It’s one of my all time favorite keto desserts and I make one every year for Thanksgiving. But there are so many other delicious ways to enjoy that same rich taste, and these Keto Pecan Pie Truffles are high on my list too.
They are so delectable, and so easy to make that you can whip them up any old time. No need to wait for the holidays to enjoy little pecan pie bites enrobed in rich dark chocolate.
So the real question is: What are you waiting for???
Updated Pecan Pie Truffles Recipe
I actually first created and published this recipe back in November 2015. They were absolutely delicious, but a little higher carb than I would have liked, because of limited access to really great keto ingredients.
But things have changed quite a bit in the intervening 5 years and I thought it was time to make these again and truly make them keto friendly.
One thing that helps bring down the carb count is my updated Sugar Free Keto Caramel Sauce. I used to have to rely on a bit of coconut sugar or molasses to get a proper caramel color and consistency. But now I use Swerve Brown and BochaSweet, which gives it the perfect color and flavor, and it stays soft and gooey.
I also found I could reduce the almond flour a bit, making the truffles a little softer and more tender. Now these truffles are melt-in-your-mouth delicious.
How to make Pecan Pie Truffles
These really are so easy and can be whipped up in about 45 minutes, start to finish. You do have to have a little patience to chill the truffles before dipping in chocolate. But then you’re ready to bite into some little bites of keto pecan pie heaven!
Here are my best tips for getting it right:
- Make the caramel sauce first – it’s built right into the recipe for you. It’s part of what gives these keto truffles their distinct pecan pie flavor. Because it’s a small amount (it’s a half batch of my usual keto caramel sauce), you need to keep a close eye on it so it doesn’t burn.
- Grind the pecans finely… but not too finely! You want the majority to resemble coarse crumbs, with a few bigger pieces in there for texture. And if you grind too long, it can easily become pecan butter.
- Set aside 3 tablespoons of the chopped pecans for decorating the truffles.
- Stir the dry ingredients together, and then add the caramel sauce. It’s the “glue” that holds these together, so work it in well until the dough begins to hold together.
- Roll the dough into balls and freeze for an hour to allow them to firm up. This makes it much easier to dip them in the melted chocolate.
- Always melt your chocolate double boiler style to keep it from heating too quickly and seizing. I also like to add a touch of cocoa butter to help it melt more smoothly and thin out a bit.
- For the chocolate coating, I recommend either ChocZero or Lily’s dark chocolate. I find these to be the best quality, so they’re less likely to seize.
- Top the truffles with the reserved pecans quickly after they are dipped. Because they are frozen, the chocolate will set quickly, so sprinkle some on right after you dip each truffle.
That’s really it! Ready to make some delicious Keto Pecan Pie Truffles?
More keto pecan pie treats
- Keto Pecan Pie Muffins
- Keto Pecan Pie Bars
- Keto Pecan Pie Cheesecake
- Keto Chocolate Pecan Pie Balls
- Keto Pecan Pie Fat Bombs
- Keto Pecan Pie Biscotti
Keto Pecan Pie Truffles
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1 ½ tablespoon Swerve Brown
- 1 ½ tablespoon BochaSweet
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 ¼ cups toasted pecans
- 1 cup almond flour
- ⅓ cup powdered Swerve
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 ounces sugar-free dark chocolate chopped
- ½ ounce cocoa butter
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter, Swerve, and Bocha Sweet. Bring to a boil and cook 2 to 3 minutes (be careful not to burn it).
- Remove from heat and add the cream. The mixture will bubble vigorously. Set aside to cool.
- In a food processor, finely chop the pecans. They should resemble coarse crumbs with a few bigger pieces. Reserve about 3 tablespoon of the chopped pecans for decorating the truffles and transfer the rest to a large bowl.
- Add the almond flour, powdered sweetener, and salt, and stir to combine. Stir in the caramel sauce until the dough begins to clump together.
- Using about 1 tablespoon of dough at a time, squeeze together with your hands and then roll into balls. Place balls on a waxed paper-lined cookie sheet. Freeze until firm, about 1 hour.
- In a heatproof bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water, melt the chocolate and cocoa butter together until smooth.
- Working with one ball at a time, dip into melted chocolate and toss to coat. Lift with a fork and gently tap against the side of the bowl to remove excess chocolate. Quickly sprinkle each ball with a little of the reserved chopped pecans before the chocolate sets.
- Refrigerate until set. Serve at room temperature for best taste and texture (can be stored in the fridge).
Bonnie Engel says
My husband and I like to eat a square of Green and Black chocolate with coconut oil spread on top after dinner. I like a sprinkle of Himalayan salt on top of mine. I don’t have a lot of time to make things and this is a wonderful quick dessert that hits the spot!
Ricky B says
my #Sweepstakes tweet:
https://twitter.com/BurtArby/status/678378273043156993
Tabathia B says
tweet https://twitter.com/ChelleB36/status/678368698684542976
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Tabathia B says
I usually end up adding it to a recipe like brownies or cookies
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Linda C. says
Tweeted https://twitter.com/Lindiac/status/678340054134075392
Linda C. says
I melt it and drizzle it over fruit!
Kathryn C says
#SweepstakesEntry tweet:
https://twitter.com/thrincor/status/678293079355432960
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Kathryn C says
#SweepstakesEntry – comment
I love incorporating chocolate all kinds of ways during the holiday- by cooking with it (melted or in cake or cookie mixes), by buying it to eat just by itself or buying it to give as gifts- chocolate covered nuts or regular boxed chocolate! I can’t imagine life without chocolate !
Kathryn C
Faith Jacklyn says
Chocolate dipped strawberries
Faith Jacklyn says
https://mobile.twitter.com/faithjacklynswe/status/678112314722242561
Jerry Marquardt says
I publicly Tweeted this giveaway: https://twitter.com/versatileer/status/678105281314836480
Jerry Marquardt says
I like to incorporate chocolate into your holidays by having it dipped over vanilla ice cream.
Thomas Murphy says
tweeted
https://twitter.com/thomasmurphy40/status/678093943360389120
Thomas Murphy says
I like to eat it straight
Angela H. says
I love dark chocolate and Green & Black’s is my favorite brand! I usually eat it straight, but this recipe looks amazing.
Ellie Wright says
tweeted
https://twitter.com/eswright18/status/678049791671054336
Ellie Wright says
I make a lot of brownies and fudge for Christmas.But I love chocolate in any form.
Tina Johnson says
I love dark chocolate just like it is with a nice hot cup of Bustelo with heavy cream. Puts a smile on my face.
When my son was 3 or 4 years old, after a long day he’d say, “I need some chocowit or sumpin’!” I usually agreed…
angie says
I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/MsTofuFairy/status/677926605398933504
angie says
My absolute FAV way to incorporate chocolate into my holidays is by way of my mom’s homemade chocolate walnut fudge. MMMMM! I hope I get some this year!