First we're to to make the crust. You'll need to finely chop pecans, you want to make sure there are no large pieces. You can also chop them in the food processor.

Now we're going to toast the pecans and the almond flour, this creates a nice crunchy texture and nutty taste.

Place the chopped pecans and almond flour in a skillet. Heat over medium heat stirring frequently until golden brown. This takes about 10 minutes for the flour and nuts to be toasted and golden. Toasting the almond flour and pecans prevents us from having to bake the crust making this a true no-bake dessert!

Melt butter and place in a medium bowl stir in powdered sweetener and the toasted almond flour mixture and mix until well blended.

Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a pie pan. Place in the refrigerator while you make the pie filling.

In a large mixing bowl, using an electric stand mixer or hand mixer mix chocolate pudding mix, and whipping cream on low until smooth and creamy. This creates a thick mixture so mixing it by hand would be very difficult.

Next add in the cool whip and continue mixing until well incorporated.

Spread the chocolate filling mixture evenly into the pie crust.

Carefully cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for an hour.

I like to make the whipped topping right before I serve this pie, but it will hold up for a couple of days in the fridge so you can make it and top your pie in advance or wait until you are ready to serve.

Place your mixing bowl in the freezer for about 15 minutes before making the whipped topping, and make sure your cold ingredients are chilled.

With an electric mixer whip the cream cheese until light and fluffy. Add in powdered sweetener and vanilla and mix until creamy and soft peaks form.

With the mixer on low slowly pour in the whipping cream mixing to combine and then gradually increase the speed to high and whip until stiff peaks form.

You can spread the whipped cream mixture across the top of the pie, pipe it around the edges, or just serve each piece with a dollop on top! Slice into 8 slices to serve.

Garnish the pie with chocolate shavings if desired. I like to use a sugar free chocolate bar (Lily's is a delicious brand) and use a vegetable peeler to create chocolate curls.