Chocolate, pecans, and coconut come together in this delectable Keto German Chocolate Pie. All gooey filling, this crustless pie is so easy to make and will delight your tastebuds!
Coconut, chocolate, and pecans, oh my! All baked together in a deliciously gooey keto pie. How does that sound to you? If I Iisten carefully, I am pretty sure I can hear you salivating. Or is that just me?
Not to worry, this Keto German Chocolate Pie is so easy to make that you can that we can all enjoy it whenever we want. And believe me, you will want! It has all the perfect gooey, rich flavor in a sugar-free dessert.
My husband liked it so much that he’s requested it for our Keto Thanksgiving Menu this year. And I am hardly about to say no to that delicious idea!
Why you will love this recipe
Given how popular my Keto German Chocolate Brownies are, I know this recipe will have many fans. It has all that same wonderful flavor, but it’s baked into a gooey crustless pie.
And it takes only about 40 minutes to make! You simply mix everything up in the same pan and pour into a greased pie plate. No fuss, no muss, just absolutely decadent low carb dessert.
It is rather like one big keto brownie baked in a pie plate. But of course it has texture and crunch from the pecans and coconut. And the rich caramel chocolate flavor makes it spectacular!
Best of all, it has only 4g net carbs carbs per serving. I highly recommend topping it with some whipped cream and maybe a drizzle of my keto caramel sauce for an extra special treat!
Ingredient notes
- Butter: This helps create the caramel-like sauce that starts as the base. You could use coconut oil or another butter replacement if you needed to be dairy free.
- Sweetener: I used a combination of brown sugar substitute and allulose for maximum flavor and gooeyness.
- Heavy whipping cream: This helps create a rich, thick batter.
- Cocoa powder: I recommend Dutch process cocoa for a deeper chocolate flavor. It also blends in more easily with the other ingredients.
- Eggs: Use large eggs and make sure they are room temperature.
- Shredded coconut: Use unsweetened shredded coconut or flaked coconut.
- Pecans: Use chopped pecans for better consistency.
- Sugar free chocolate chips: Adding in some chocolate chips also gives more flavor.
- Pantry staples: Vanilla extract and salt.
Step by step directions
1. Dissolve the sweeteners: In a large saucepan over medium low heat, combine the butter and sweeteners, whisking until the sweeteners are dissolved.
2. Add the cream: Stir in the cream, vanilla, and cocoa powder, and whisk until the mixture is well combined and there are no lumps of cocoa powder.
3. Stir in the eggs: Remove the pan from the heat and whisk in the eggs until well mixed, then stir in the coconut, pecans, and chocolate chips.
4. Bake the pie: Spread the mixture in a greased 9-inch glass or ceramic pie plate and bake at 325ºF for 25 to 35 minutes, or until the pie is mostly set but still jiggles a little in the center.
5. Let cool a bit: Remove and let cool in the pan. If you serve it warm, it may be hard to cut into slices, but it will still be amazing!
Tips for Success
Make sure you grease the pie plate well. It will help the pie come out in cleaner pieces.
I prefer to use shredded coconut in this recipe, because it allows you to cut cleaner slices. Flaked coconut works too, but it does make it harder to slice. Make sure you use a nice sharp knife!
Don’t over-bake this pie! It should be set around the edges but you still want a little jiggle in the center. It will continue to cook and firm up out of the oven. When it’s warm, it won’t come out in nice slices but it’s pretty tasty just scooped out!
You can also warm slices gently in the oven or microwave if you want it to be gooey and softer again.
Frequently Asked Questions
Like the cake, German Chocolate Pie consists of pecans, coconut, caramel, and chocolate. In this keto version, it all gets mixed up together and baked in a gooey crustless pie.
Store the pie in a covered container on the counter for up to three days or in the fridge for up to a week. You can also freeze it for several months.
This keto German chocolate pie recipe has 7.7g of carbs and 4.7g of fiber per serving. That comes to 3.0g net carbs per slice.
More rich keto pie recipes
- The Best Keto Pecan Pie
- Pumpkin Cream Keto Pie
- Keto Brownie Pie
- No Bake Keto Peanut Butter Pie
- Keto Coconut Cream Pie
- Keto Chocolate Mousse Pie
German Chocolate Pie Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup (75.67 g) butter
- 1/3 cup (66.67 g) brown sugar replacement
- 1/3 cup (66.67 g) allulose, or xylitol
- 1/2 cup (118.29 ml) heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 3 tbsp (15.22 g) cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup (80 g) shredded coconut
- 1 cup (109 g) chopped pecans
- 1/3 cup (60 g) sugar free chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325ºF and grease a 9-inch glass or ceramic pie plate.
- In a large saucepan over medium low heat, combine the butter and sweeteners, whisking until the sweeteners are dissolved. Stir in the cream, vanilla, and cocoa powder, and whisk until the mixture is well combined and there are no lumps of cocoa powder.
- Remove from heat and whisk in the eggs until well mixed, then stir in the coconut, pecans, and chocolate chips.
- Spread the mixture in the prepared pie plate and bake 25 to 35 minutes, or until the pie is mostly set but still jiggles a little in the center.
- Remove and let cool completely in the pan.
Notes
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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German chocolate is my all time favorite combination of flavors. I made this for myself at Christmas when I traveled to visit family. I got through the entire holiday being able to stick to my keto diet because I never felt like I was missing out on anything.
This was so easy, and it is gooey and delicious. I left out the coconut since I am not a fan. Still very delicious.
I used to make your keto German brownies, and I loved that recipe! However, I’ve been unable to find it on the site lately. I’m wondering if the German chocolate pie recipe would work for brownies similar to the ones from the old recipe. The brownies had a coconut frosting, which I often skipped.
I also wasn’t able to find my old favorite recipe on double sided hazelnut cookies with chocolate filling.
The recipe is right here: https://alldayidreamaboutfood.com/keto-german-chocolate-brownies/
My husband loves German Chocolate Cake so I tried this pie recipe and it’s the new favorite!!! This is so delicious. we had it topped with whipped cream and then another serving the next day topped with homemade keto vanilla ice cream. I froze a few pieces and they were just as delicious when thawed and warmed just a bit before serving. I followed your recipe with no changes. Thank you Carolyn for another outstanding recipe!
Great to hear!
Carolyn, I just wanted to share how much we enjoyed this German Chocolate Pie. I made it for Thanksgiving today and it is so moist and delicious. My husband loves German Chocolate Cake and his birthday is in 3 days. I wanted to have a pie today and make him his cake and this fit the bill perfectly. I whipped some heavy cream for it and it was the best! Thank you.
This is a delicious recipe. It is so easy and tasty, I’ve made it twice in a week. Thank you for all the wonderful keto recipes.
Do you think cacao powder would be ok?
Okay for…. ? You mean in place of cocoa powder? Probably but the end result won’t be as chocolatey.
Carolyn, this looks so good! I didn’t notice any comment about the possibility of using coconut cream in place of dairy cream; would that work in this case?
I think that would be fine.
can you skip coconut in it? sou is delicious except for the coconut 🥥
Sure, but you may want to add more pecans for bulk.
This is the best pie! All of the German Chocolate flavors are there! It is moist, slices great, and satisfies your cravings for a special dessert. It is low enough in carbs that it doesn’t spike my blood sugars. I’m careful to not over do it but sure is a favorite of mine for sure! A must bake!!!
Very delicious and moist! Topped it with Carb Smart Breyers Ice Cream.
DELICIOUS! and I had all the ingredients in my pantry/fridge already.
OMG, Carolyn, you are a certified genius! This German Chocolate Pie is so freaking delicious (my BF licked his plate to get the last molecules of it!), AND so easy to make!!! I don’t know how you do it, but I thank the heavens that I found you. I served it with keto vanilla ice cream and keto caramel syrup. It’ a party in your mouth.
I’ve pre-ordered your latest cookbook to add to my alldayidreamoffood collection.
I can’t thank you enough for your creative prowess + great palate = delicious, healthy, swoon-worthy meals and desserts. You are AMAZING!
So glad you enjoyed it!
OMG, Carolyn,
love this recipe! going to add a little more cocoa next time. maybe back on the sweetness!
I love german chocolate cake . Being gluten sensitive and diabetic , this is a really great substitute. Love the moistness and flavor .
So glad you enjoyed it!