Keto Coconut Cream Pie – Best Low Carb Coconut Pie Recipe
This Keto Coconut Cream Pie is a rich, creamy, and low-carb dessert featuring a buttery almond flour crust, a luscious sugar-free coconut filling, and a fluffy whipped cream topping. Perfect for those following a ketogenic lifestyle or anyone seeking a delicious, grain-free coconut pie.
- Author: Rita
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 35 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Almond Flour Keto Pie Crust
- 1 ¾ cups superfine blanched almond flour (plus more as needed)
- 3 tbsp coconut flour
- 2 tbsp powdered sweetener
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- ½ tsp sea salt
Sugar-Free Coconut Filling
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 14-ounce can full-fat coconut cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1 egg yolk
- ⅔ cup powdered sweetener
- Pinch salt
- ¼ teaspoon xanthan gum or glucomannan
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Optional: ½ tsp coconut extract
Whipped Cream Topping
- 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
- 3 tbsp powdered sweetener
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional garnish: ¼ cup lightly toasted shredded or flaked unsweetened coconut
- Prepare the Almond Flour Keto Pie Crust: In a large bowl, combine the almond flour, coconut flour, powdered sweetener, softened butter, egg, and sea salt. Mix well using your hands or a spatula until a dough forms.
- Form and Chill the Crust: Press the dough evenly into a pie pan. Use a fork to poke holes in the bottom of the crust to prevent bubbling. Place the pie pan in the freezer for 10 minutes to firm up the dough.
- Bake the Crust: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Bake the crust for 10-12 minutes until it turns golden brown. Cover the edges with foil if needed to prevent burning. Remove and let cool completely.
- Make the Coconut Filling: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg yolk, powdered sweetener, xanthan gum (or glucomannan), and a pinch of salt until well combined.
- Heat Cream Mixture: Place a medium saucepan over medium heat and add the heavy cream and canned coconut cream. Whisk constantly and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Temper the Eggs: Slowly pour half of the hot cream mixture into the egg mixture while whisking constantly to temper the eggs and prevent scrambling.
- Cook the Filling: Gradually add the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining hot cream. Whisk continuously and cook for 4-5 minutes until the mixture bubbles and thickens into a pudding-like consistency.
- Finish the Filling: Remove from heat and stir in the butter, shredded unsweetened coconut, vanilla extract, and coconut extract if using. Mix well to combine.
- Assemble the Pie: Pour the warm coconut filling into the cooled pie crust. Spread evenly with a spatula. Refrigerate the pie for at least 3 hours or overnight to set.
- Prepare the Whipped Cream Topping: In a large bowl, whip the cold heavy whipping cream with powdered sweetener and vanilla extract using an electric mixer for 3-4 minutes or until stiff peaks form.
- Top and Garnish: Spread the whipped cream over the chilled pie and decorate with lightly toasted shredded or flaked unsweetened coconut if desired. Serve chilled.
Notes
- Using superfine almond flour helps create a smoother crust texture.
- Tempering the eggs prevents them from scrambling when added to the hot cream.
- Xanthan gum or glucomannan thickens the filling and helps stabilize it.
- Refrigerate the pie long enough to ensure the filling sets properly before serving.
- For toasting coconut garnish, toast shredded or flaked coconut in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.
- Make sure all ingredients are at the right temperature as indicated to ensure proper mixing and texture.
Keywords: Keto, Coconut Cream Pie, Low Carb Dessert, Almond Flour Crust, Sugar-Free, Gluten-Free