This keto coconut cream pie features a creamy rich sugar free custard in a low carb almond flour crust. It’s a rich and luscious dessert for coconut lovers!
My coconut cream pie recipe gets an update! Now it’s lower in carbs, easier to make, and just as delicious as it ever was. It’s the perfect sugar free dessert for anyone craving a rich custard pie.
It’s been a long time since I have re-visited this recipe. Let’s face it, I am too busy making all sorts of other keto desserts. And other easy keto meals, of course. My desire to constantly make something new and different sometimes deters me from updating old favorites.
But I’ve had this keto coconut cream pie hanging about my brain for a while, just begging me to make it even better. And hey, why not shoot a video for it while I’m at it?
How could I resist that kind of dessert plea? And if you’re a coconut dessert lover, don’t miss my Keto Coconut Cream Poke Cake!
Updated coconut cream pie recipe
This keto coconut cream pie recipe already had great bones. But I knew I could re-work it to make it even more keto-friendly.
The one thing that simply had to go was the crust. It was my original attempt at making a flaky low carb pie crust and it was quite good. But with the addition of gluten-free flour, it added just a few too many carbs for my liking.
It was also quite fussy and required a lot of work, including freezing the pie crust for a while before baking.
None of us need the extra carbs OR the extra work, am I right? And with the development of my easy keto pie crust, I simplified the whole process tremendously.
I re-worked the filling but only very slightly, by adding some coconut cream and reducing the shredded coconut.
This new recipe comes in at only 6.4 grams total carbs, and is easier and faster to make. Which means you get delicious coconut cream pie to your mouth even sooner!
How to make keto coconut cream pie
Ready to make this luscious dessert? Let me walk you through the process so you know exactly how it’s done. And don’t miss my instructional video in the recipe card!
The crust:
This simple almond flour pie crust takes only 4 ingredients and about 10 minutes prep time. It’s simply pressed into the pan so there is no fussy rolling and transferring to the pie dish.
Follow the directions for baking it unfilled, which takes about 20 minutes.
The coconut custard filling:
The rich coconut custard filling isn’t hard to make at all. But it does require your constant attention so be sure not to walk away. I like using a combination of both heavy cream and coconut cream, but you could easily do all heavy cream. Bring it to a simmer but don’t let it boil.
Temper the eggs
This is a very important step so don’t skip it. Tempering refers to bringing the temperature of the eggs up very slowly by whisking in some of the hot cream. You must whisk continuously as you do so. Then you slowly whisk the egg mixture back into the pan of hot cream.
This keeps the eggs from over-cooking and curdling, so you get a smooth creamy filling.
If, by chance, things got away on you and your custard does curdle or split, don’t panic. Get the whole mess into a blender and blend until it smooths out again.
Thicken the custard
Conventional custard often takes a bit of cornstarch to help it set. But that’s not a very keto friendly option so I recommend either xanthan gum or glucomannan. It only takes 1/4 teaspoon of either to help the filling firm up nicely.
Chill the pie
You need a little patience for making coconut cream pie, since it needs to chill 2 to 3 hours to firm up. You can cheat a bit and get it into the freezer for an hour.
The cream topping:
Finish off your beautiful keto coconut cream pie with a simple whipped cream topping and some toasted flaked coconut. How gorgeous is that?
Can you make Coconut Cream Pie in advance?
You bet! This gorgeous keto custard pie can be prepped a day in advance. I suggest making the crust and filling, and covering it tightly in plastic wrap. Then make the whipped cream topping just before serving.
I have not tried to freeze this particular pie but I can’t see why it wouldn’t work. If you’re freezing it for advance preparation, I would do it without the whipped cream topping.
Now go… run to the kitchen and make this delectable, creamy coconut pie. You won’t regret it!
More keto coconut dessert recipes
- Coconut Cheesecake
- Keto Coconut Flan
- Coconut Chocolate Fat Bombs
- Keto Almond Joy Bars
- No Bake Coconut Balls
- Coconut Milk Ice Cream
Keto Coconut Cream Pie
Ingredients
Filling:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup coconut cream
- 2 eggs
- 1 egg yolk
- 2/3 cup powdered Swerve Sweetener
- Pinch salt
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp coconut extract
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 tsp xanthan gum, or glucomannan
- 3/4 cup shredded, unsweetened coconut
- 1 almond flour pie crust, Pre-baked
Topping:
- 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered Swerve Sweetener
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, or coconut extract
- 1/4 cup shredded or flaked unsweetened coconut, lightly toasted
Instructions
Filling:
- Combine the heavy cream and coconut cream in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to just a simmer.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs, egg yolk, powdered sweetener, and salt. Slowly stir in about half of the hot cream, whisking continuously, to temper the eggs. Then slowly whisk the tempered egg mixture back into pan of hot cream.
- Cook another 4 to 5 minutes, whisking continuously, until the mixture begins to thicken.
- Remove from heat and whisk in the butter, coconut extract, and vanilla extract. Sprinkle surface with the xanthan gum and whisk briskly to combine. Stir in the shredded coconut.
- Pour the mixture into the baked pie crust and spread to the edgs. Refrigerate at least 2 to 3 hours.
Topping:
- Place the whipping cream in a large bowl and add the sweetener and vanilla. Beat until the cream holds stiff peaks.
- Spread over the top of the chilled pie and sprinkle with the toasted flaked coconut.
Video
Nutrition
Nutritional Disclaimer
Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I am simply recounting and sharing my own experiences on this blog. Nothing I express here should be taken as medical advice and you should consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program. I provide nutritional information for my recipes simply as a courtesy to my readers. It is calculated using MacGourmet software and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count, as it does not affect my own blood glucose levels. I do my best to be as accurate as possible but you should independently calculate nutritional information on your own before relying on them. I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.
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OH my gosh — this pie is amazing! I mean seriously, it is perfect!! The crust is tender, super easy to make and slides out of the dish without crumbling or tearing! The custard was the perfect consistency and oh my — the coconut creme topping is heavenly. All-in-all — this is a fabulous pie!! Thanks Carolyn for sharing — and I will absolutely be making this next Sunday for Father’s Day!! 🙂
Glad you liked it!
Could you substitute coconut milk or coconut cream for the heavy cream?
You can use coconut cream but you may find you need a bit more xanthan gum to make it set properly.
I made the pie last night and it’s a winner. Thanks for such good recipes.
This was AMAZING! I used a different crust (I didn’t have gluten flour) and I felt the filling needed a little salt to balance the sweetness, but otherwise I kept it the same and it. was. incredible. Easily the best dessert I’ve made since beginning low carb. In fact, I made this to take with me on a crafting retreat with a group of SAD eating women, thinking I’d have something sweet to eat while they were chowing down on junk food. NO WAY! They eschewed their high carbs desserts until my coconut pie was gone within 24 hours (among 5 women, ha ha) and several asked for the recipe. I should have made two, clearly! This will have to be a special occasion pie because I’m still trying to lose weight, but on special occasions this is my new must have desert.
Ha, I love it when we win over the non-low carbers!
Do you think I could substitute the heavy cream with coconut milk (full fat) or coconut cream?
Yes, I think that should work just fine.
What can you use instead of liquid stevia or do I have to use anything else?
Hello. This pie looks amazing.
Can I ask what is the diameter of your pan? 🙂
I have one that is 8 inch and another one is 11 inch.
I would like to know so I can do some calculations. Thank you!
Most standard pie pans are 9 inches. Not quite sure how it will turn out in an 8-inch pan.
How do you think the taste would be without any artificial sweetener? I’m trying to stay away from those at the moment, but would still like to try some dessert items =).
What do you plan to make it with to sweeten it?
Right now my thoughts were to maybe add a little bit more vanilla extract (not sweet, but for more flavor?) and try to sub some coconut oil in there somewhere.
What is the nutritional information on just the crust as I would like to make a Lemon Pie for my husband?
What is the nutritional information on just the crust as I would like to make a Lempn Pie for my husband?
Thanks so much for this recipe! The pie turned out amazing! I didn’t have any of the gluten free baking mix, but I had some of the Bob’s Red Mill low carb baking mix (which has gluten for it, probably not optimal for many people surfing this site, but I tolerate it well) and it worked beautifully as a substitute. I also found that a little extra salt improved the flavor. I made it as-is, but sprinkled the tiniest amount of salt on top after tasting it and I think it really tied it together. I never expected to love a low carb pie so much!
Glad it worked out so well!
In case anyone makes the same mistake as I did, the stevia extract is liquid stevia and not powdered stevia extract. Oops. Guess that’s what I get for not clicking on the link. 1/4 tsp liquid stevia should be equal to 1/32 tsp of powdered pure stevia extract.
That’s good for me to know too. I am going to put the word liquid in there. How did you calculate how much it works out to be in powder?
I have a NuNaturals conversion chart. I have a PDF or a JPG file available if it would helpful to you.
It would be helpful to me! (But I’m a different Carolyn.) Could you send it on to me, Carolyn, if Cynthia sends it to you?
Sure, sounds like it would be helpful. Email it to alldayidreamaboutfood@gmail.com
here is a copy for anyone of the nunaturals stevia conversion chart
https://kalenaspire.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Stevia-Conversion-Chart.pdf
Hi…Is it ok if I bake this one day and fill it the next? Would you keep the pie crust in the refrigerator ?
Yes, you can make the crust ahead. I would not refrigerate if you are only baking one day ahead.
Thank you!!!
LOVED this recipe! It is so yummy! It was a little time consuming for me and I could not get the coconut milk to separate so I put whipped cream on top. VERY good!
Ohhhhh, Carolyn, this recipe is amazeballs. I made it last night, along with a sugar filled cream cheese peanut butter pie, to take to a dinner party for my type 1 daughter. It was soooo good. A few other people had some as well, and were amazed by it. It may become the dessert I take places when we need a diabetes friendly dessert! I loved it WAY better than the peanut butter pie, which I just realized I could use Swerve for if I wanted to. Anyway, thank you for this recipe.
You are most welcome!
Hoping someone can help! Made this coconut cream pie last night & I am so sad about the results! I had problems with the filling; I did not get a thick custard but instead a liquid mess in the pie. I had hoped that it would “set” in the fridge but it did not. I used 18% mf table cream. We ate some anyway, & it tasted fabulous, just not a “pie”. Any ideas on what went wrong & what I can possibly “whip” up with remainder of pie. Thanks!
Yes, the table cream is the problem. Heavy whipping cream is 35% fat, not 18. It thickens up a lot more than table cream when cooked.
Ok! good to know. I guess now is the time to admit I also had a problem with the crust; Is 18 minutes really the baking time? My beautiful crust turned out somewhat burnt at 18 minutes. I did butter the baking dish before I put the crust in so that it wouldn’t stick.
P.S. Have tried so many of your other recipes & they turned out fabulous! Who knew gluten free/low carb could taste so good – so Thanks for those!
Hmmm. 18 minutes is only a guideline and it’s possible that your oven runs hot. But did you use a glass pie dish or a metal one? That could be an issue too. Let me know if it is so I can adjust the recipe to specify a glass plate.
This looks wonderful, I would love to try it but I live in a rural area where some of these ingredients are not available. I could order them online, but in the meantime, are erythritol and xanthan gum essential to a good result with this recipe? Are there substitutes I could use?
You can use a different sweetener if you need to. For the xanthan, you might be able to do a little gelatin. I am really not sure how well that will work, though.