Introduction to Keto Coconut Cream Pie
Keto coconut cream pie is fluffy, fresh, and perfect for making you feel like you’re on a tropical vacation. This recipe is so good you should plan on having other people over to enjoy it, or else you might just eat the entire pie in one night! There are quite a few steps that go into this recipe, but don’t be intimidated.
Does Coconut Cream Have Carbs in it?
Coconut cream is totally keto friendly, but it does still have some carbs to look out for. Each serving of coconut cream (2 tbsp) has <1 of carbs and <1 of sugar. Coconut is rich in MCT’s which is very beneficial on keto thanks to it’s blood sugar stabilizing properties and quick energy.
How Many Carbs are in Coconut Cream Pie?
Each serving of this keto coconut cream pie have 7.2 grams of carbs, 3.6 grams of fiber, 4 grams of protein, and 30 grams of fat. That means each slice only has 3.6 grams of net carbs. A typical slice of coconut cream pie has around 42 grams of carbs with 26 of them being sugar. 26 grams of sugar is equivalent to almost 7 teaspoons of sugar in one piece of pie.
The Best Coconut Cream Pie Recipe
Matt worked long and hard to get this recipe perfect, and it’s finally ready to share! There are three distinct layers, which means a lot more preparation than you were hoping for, but we assure you it’s more than worth it! What makes an even better keto coconut cream pie? Knowing it doesn’t have bad ingredients! Everything from the crust up to the whipped cream topping is gluten free, sugar free, and low carb.
Why we Use a Springform Pan
You may be wondering why we choose to use a springform pan instead of a pie plate. Well, we firmly believe the filling is the best part of a coconut cream pie. Rather than using a traditional pie shell that will spread out the filling, we wanted a tall thick layer of coconut filling. The coconut custard is rich, creamy, and refreshing, so we want as much stacked into each slice of this delicious pie as possible.
Nut Free Coconut Cream Pie
While this recipe may be made with coconut, most people with standard tree nut allergies can still eat coconut recipes because it is a seed rather than a traditional nut. Having been unable to eat nuts in the past I understand the struggle of finding a good keto dessert without any almond flour or nuts.
How to Make Dairy Free Coconut Cream Pie
This is pretty tricky when trying to make creamy coconut pie without whipped cream. You can sub the heavy whipping cream for full fat coconut milk that has been separated through refrigeration to use just the cream. You can also just buy canned coconut cream to make a coconut whipped cream topping. Whipped coconut cream will create a similar texture to regular coconut cream pie whipped cream.
How to Make Keto Coconut Cream Pie
This keto coconut cream pie is an absolute showstopper. It’s even coconut extract free so you use only the most natural ingredients possible.
Ingredients
To make this coconut cream pie there are three layers we have to make. To make the pie crust you will need coconut flour, butter, low carb sugar substitute, and 1 large egg. For the coconut cream filling that goes inside the pie crust you will need canned coconut milk that has been refrigerated to separate the cream. You will also need heavy whipping cream, low carb sweetener, eggs, coconut flour, liquid stevia, vanilla extract, and unsweetened coconut flakes. Finally to prepare the whipped cream topping you will need heavy whipping cream, liquid stevia, and coconut flakes.
Making Keto Coconut Cream Pie
To make this sugar free coconut cream pie recipe begin by preheating the oven to 350 degrees and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Preparing the Keto Pie Crust
Next make the easy keto coconut pie crust by combining the coconut flour and powdered sweetener in a medium bowl. To this you can add the melted butter and egg, combining with a spatula. Once the pie crust dough forms together transfer it into an 8inch spring form pan and flatten it out to cover the bottom of the pan. We press the dough around and shape it into an even thickness with the pads of our fingers.
Mixing Together the Pie filling
To make the coconut custard filling combine the coconut cream from your refrigerated jar of coconut milk with the heavy cream, vanilla extract, liquid stevia, and powdered sweetener. Once creamed together with a hand mixer add in the eggs, coconut flour, and 1/2 cup of toasted shredded coconut flakes. We use the whole egg rather than just egg yolks for optimal fluffiness.
Prepping the Coconut Cream Keto Pie Topping
We want the ultimate coconut flavor in this dish so prepare the coconut topping by whipping the heavy cream into stiff peaks. Now add the stevia into the whipped cream. Optionally you can add vanilla extract or a drop of coconut extract if desired. The whipped cream is very light and slightly sweet alone. Place the prepared whipped cream into the fridge to chill.
Assembling the Coconut Cream Pie
Remove the chilled pie from the fridge, checking to ensure it has fully cooled. Top the cream pie with the whipped cream, spreading it around evenly. Sprinkle the remaining shredded coconut that has been toasted on top of the whipped cream. Gently press it into the cream to ensure it stays. Refrigerate for another hour before serving.
How to Store Leftover Coconut Cream Pie
Any leftover coconut cream pie should be stored in the fridge. Heavy cream must be refrigerated to ensure freshness. We cover the remaining cream pie with plastic wrap, or place leftover slices into an airtight container. The custard filling holds up really well, and actually develops more flavor into the whipped topping as it sits. Store in the fridge for up to a week.
More Nut Free Recipes
We care about making sure everyone can be and more importantly enjoy keto. That’s why we’ve made a ton of healthy nut free keto recipes. Our site has an entire nut free section with everything from sweet to savory recipes. Some of our favorite nut free recipes are our:
- Keto Brownies – No need to feel like you’re missing out thanks to our thick, rich, and fudgy coconut flour brownies.
- Coconut Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies – Our chocolate chip cookies are one of the most popular recipes on our blog.
- Olive Oil Cake – This recipe is not only sugar free and nut free, but also 100% dairy free!
- Coconut Flour Bread – Gluten free coconut flour bread is a great sub for typical almond flour keto bread.
Nutrition Facts
Low Carb Coconut Cream Pie
Amount Per Serving
Calories 324
Calories from Fat 270
% Daily Value*
Fat 30g 46%
Carbohydrates 7.2g 2%
Fiber 3.6g 14%
Protein 4g 8%
- Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
