Keto Thanksgiving: Side Dishes

A Delectable Addition to Your Keto Thanksgiving: Baked Brie Pastry

As Thanksgiving approaches, those following a keto lifestyle may find themselves wondering how to navigate the holiday feast without compromising their dietary choices. Fear not, for we have a delightful solution that combines the richness of a traditional Thanksgiving dish with the keto-friendly principles you cherish. Presenting our Keto Thanksgiving Side Dish: Baked Brie Pastry.

Makes: 8 servings

Ingredients:

Pastry:

• 1 1/2 cup blanched almond flour(5 oz) (or 1/2 cup coconut flour or 2.5 oz)
• 5 TBS psyllium husk powder (no substitutes) (45 grams)
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp Celtic sea salt
• 2 1/2 tbs apple cider vinegar (1 oz)
• 3 egg whites (8 egg whites if using coconut flour)
• 1 cup boiling water (7 oz)

Filling and Topping:

• 1 (8-ounce) wheel Brie cheese
• 3 TBS Nature’s Hollow Xylitol honey
• 2 TBS pecans

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 300 degrees F, ensuring the perfect environment for baking this keto masterpiece.
2. Prepare the Pastry:
   • In a medium-sized bowl, combine almond or coconut flour, psyllium husk powder, baking powder, and salt.
   • Add eggs and vinegar, stirring continuously as you pour in the hot water.
   • Combine until the mixture is smooth.
3. Shape and Fill:
   • Place the dough onto a greased parchment paper.
   • Using a rolling pin, roll the dough into a circle with an even thickness.
   • Position the Brie cheese wheel in the center and fold the pastry around it, sealing the seams.
4. Bake to Perfection:
   • Transfer the pastry-wrapped Brie to a baking sheet, seam side down.
   • Bake until the pastry achieves a golden perfection, usually taking around 23-35 minutes.
5. Finishing Touches:
   • Once baked, drizzle the creation with Nature’s Hollow Xylitol honey.
   • Sprinkle the top with pecans, adding a delightful crunch to every bite.
6. Serve and Enjoy:
   • The Baked Brie Pastry is best enjoyed with keto-friendly crackers.
   • Slice and serve, savoring the combination of gooey Brie, flaky pastry, and the sweet crunch of pecans.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Serving size: 1 portion
• Net Carbs: 3 g
• Fat: 18 g
• Protein: 11.2 g

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Keto Thanksgiving: Baked Brie

Yield: 8

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Ingredients

PASTRY

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• 1 1/2 cup blanched almond flour (5 oz) (or 1/2 cup coconut flour or 2.5 oz)
• 5 TBS psyllium husk powder (no substitutes) (45 grams)
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp Celtic sea salt
• 2 1/2 tbs apple cider vinegar (1 oz)
• 3 egg whites (8 egg whites if using coconut flour)
• 1 cup BOILING water (7 oz)

FILLING and TOPPING

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• 1 (8 ounce) wheel Brie cheese
• 3 TBS Nature’s Hollow Xylitol honey
• 2 TBS pecans

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F
2. In a medium sized bowl, stir together the almond or coconut flour, psyllium husks, baking powder and salt
3. Add the eggs and vinegar
4. Stir continuously as you add the hot water
5. Combine until very smooth
6. Place the dough onto a piece of greased parchment paper
7. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough out in a circle shape with even thickness throughout
8. Place brie in center, and fold pastry around it, sealing seams
9. Transfer to baking sheet, seam side down
10. Bake brie until pastry is golden, 23-35 minutes
11. Drizzle with Nature’s Hollow Honey. Sprinkle with pecans. Serve with crackers.
    

Notes

*For filling and topping: If you are having an issue with a bubble, try weighing your ingredients as listed above.

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Serving size: 1 portion

Nutrition:
Net Carbs: 3 g
Fat: 18 g
Protein: 11.2 g

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This Keto Thanksgiving Side Dish offers a perfect balance of flavor, texture, and nutritional value. The Baked Brie Pastry is not only a treat for your taste buds but also a celebration of staying true to your keto journey during the holiday season. Share this dish with your loved ones, and let the indulgence begin – guilt-free!

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