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    Home » Pies & Tarts » Keto Mississippi Mud Pie

    Published: Mar 6, 2022 by Carolyn

    Keto Mississippi Mud Pie

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    Hard to believe that this decadent Mississippi mud pie is keto-friendly and nut-free. It’s an astonishing feat of sugar-free engineering and you have to give it a try!

    A slice of keto mississippi mud pie sits on a white plate with raspberries, and the rest of the pie in the background.

    Have you ever heard of Mississippi Mud Pie? It’s one of those crazy mash-up desserts that’s part pie, part brownie, part pudding, and all sorts of delicious.

    It’s also a huge sugar bomb so I can’t recommend eating the conventional version. I looked up a recipe from a blogger friend and it clocks in at a whopping 77g of carbs.

    But my Keto Mississippi Mud Pie has the classic chocolate crust with a delicious keto brownie filling, topped by keto chocolate pudding, and a luscious layer of whipped cream.

    And it comes in at only 6g of carbs per serving. How’s that for a keto makeover???

    Sugar-free Mississippi mud pie on a glass dish on a white table with a slice taken out of it.

    Creamy keto layered dessert

    Mississippi mud pie has a number of layers so it does take some time to put together. In that sense, it’s similar to my Keto Sex in a Pan. But instead of a layer of keto cheesecake, it’s filled with gooey brownies.

    Not all mud pie recipes are the same. I’ve seen variations that include a standard pie crust or a graham crust, instead of chocolate. And I’ve seen mud pies that use coffee ice cream for one of the layers.

    For this keto version, I took my cues from a vintage recipe from Spaceships and Laserbeams. But besides ditching the sugar, I made both the crust and the brownie layer with sunflower seed flour, for a nut-free keto dessert.

    Close up shot of Keto Mississippi Mud Pie on a white plate with a forkful taken out of it.

    Ingredients

    If you take a look at the ingredient list in the recipe, it seems quite long. However, you actually use a number of the same ingredients in each layer. You will need:

    • Sunflower seed flour (or almond flour)
    • Powdered keto sweetener
    • Cocoa powder
    • Butter
    • Eggs
    • Vanilla extract
    • Baking powder
    • Heavy cream
    • Non-dairy milk
    • Thickener (xanthan gum or glucomannan)
    Four photos showing the steps for making keto Mississippi mud pie.

    How to make Keto Mississippi Mud Pie

    1. Prepare the crust: Simply whisk the crust ingredients together, then press into the bottom and about 1 inch up the sides of a springform pan.
    2. Par-bake 10 minutes: Baking the crust for a short period of time helps it firm up before you add the brownie layer.
    3. Prepare the brownie layer: This comes to about half of my keto brownies recipe, but with a little more egg to make it gooier.
    4. Bake again: Pour the brownie batter into the crust and bake another 15 minutes or so. You want it to be gooey still, but not under-baked.
    5. Make the pudding: Luscious keto chocolate pudding constitutes the next layer. How can you argue with that???
    6. Chill until set: Make sure to chill the whole pie at this point, to allow the pudding to set properly.
    7. Whip the cream: As always with whipped cream topping, you want it to hold stiff peaks. Then spread it over the chilled pudding.
    8. Chill once more: Give the whole pie another hour in the fridge so that you can cut it into nice slices.
    9. Slice and serve!
    A slice of keto Mississippi Mud Pie on a white plate over a green checked napkin.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    I don’t need to be nut-free, can I make this with almond flour?

    Absolutely. You can sub the almond flour 1:1 for the sunflower seed flour.

    Can I use a different sweetener?

    You can but in my experience, creamy fillings made with allulose can take a long time to set properly. Expect that the pudding layer won’t be fully set for at least 24 hours.

    Do I have to make this in a springform pan?

    Springform pans are useful for a dessert like this because you can easily slip off the sides without disturbing the layers. However, you can also make this in a pie plate. I recommend greasing the plate and pressing the crust all the way up the sides to help hold it together.

    Is there a way to make this dairy-free?

    Sure! Use coconut oil in place of the butter and coconut cream in place of the whipped cream. For the topping, you can chill a can of coconut milk and beat the thick white portion until it resembles whipped cream.

    Can I skip the bottom crust altogether?

    Yes, that should be fine but I highly recommend baking it in a springform pan if you do.

    A slice of keto chocolate pudding pie on a white plate with raspberries.

    Storage information

    Store the keto Mississippi mud pie in the fridge at all times, tightly wrapped up. It will last for up to 5 days.

    I have not tried freezing this recipe although I think it may work. Let me know if you try!

    More delicious keto pie recipes

    • Keto Key Lime Pie
    • The Best Keto Coconut Cream Pie
    • Sugar-Free Keto Pecan Pie
    • Keto Kentucky Derby Pie
    • Lemon Sour Cream Pie
    • Macadamia Nut White Chocolate Pie
    Close up shot of Keto Mississippi Mud Pie on a white plate with a forkful taken out of it.

    Keto Mississippi Mud Pie

    Hard to believe that this decadent Mississippi mud pie is keto-friendly and nut-free. It's an astonishing feat of sugar-free engineering and you have to give it a try!
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Mississippi Mud Pie
    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes
    Chill Time: 3 hours
    Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
    Servings: 12 servings
    Calories: 296kcal

    Ingredients

    Crust

    • 1 cup sunflower seed flour (or almond flour)
    • ¼ cup powdered Swerve Sweetener
    • 3 tablespoon cocoa powder
    • ¼ cup butter melted

    Brownie Layer

    • ¼ cup butter melted
    • ⅓ cup powdered Swerve Sweetener
    • 2 large eggs room temperature
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¼ cup sunflower seed flour (or almond flour)
    • 3 tablespoon cocoa powder
    • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
    • Pinch salt

    Chocolate Pudding Layer

    • ⅔ cup heavy whipping cream
    • ⅔ cup unsweetened hemp milk (or almond milk)
    • ¼ cup powdered Swerve Sweetener
    • 3 large egg yolks
    • ¼ teaspoon glucomannan (or xanthan gum)
    • ¼ cup cocoa powder
    • 2 tablespoon butter
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

    Topping

    • 1 cup whipping cream
    • ¼ cup powdered Swerve Sweetener
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla
    • Sugar-free chocolate sprinkles (optional)
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    Instructions

    Crust

    • Preheat the oven to 350ºF and lightly grease a 9-inch springform pan.
    • In a medium bowl, whisk together the sunflower seed flour, sweetener, and cocoa powder. Stir in the butter until the mixture begins to clump together.
    • Press firmly into the bottom and about an inch up the sides of the pan. Bake 10 minutes, then remove and let cool at least 20 minutes to firm up.

    Brownie Layer

    • In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and the sweetener until well combined. Whisk in the eggs and vanilla extract.
    • Add the sunflower seed flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt and stir until well combined. Pour into the cooled crust and bake another 15 to 20 minutes, until just barely firm to the touch.
    • Remove and let cool completely.

    Chocolate Pudding Layer

    • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the cream, hemp milk, and Swerve. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
    • In a medium bowl, whisk the egg yolks until smooth.  Slowly add ½ cup of the hot cream mixture into the egg yolks, whisking continuously.  
    • Slowly whisk the tempered egg yolks back into the saucepan of hot cream. Reduce the heat to medium low and sprinkle with the glucomannan, whisking continuously. Stir in the cocoa powder and cook until the mixture thickens, about 3 minutes.
    • Remove from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract until smooth. Pour over the cooled brownie layer and refrigerate at least 2 hours.

    Whipped Cream Topping

    • In a large bowl, beat the cream with the sweetener and vanilla until it holds stiff peaks. Spread over the chilled pudding layer. Chill at least 1 more hour.
    • Sprinkle with the chocolate sprinkles, if desired.
    • Run a sharp knife around the inside of the pan to loosen, then carefully remove the pan sides.
    Nutrition Facts
    Keto Mississippi Mud Pie
    Amount Per Serving (1 serving = 1/12th of pie)
    Calories 296 Calories from Fat 254
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 28.2g43%
    Carbohydrates 6.3g2%
    Fiber 3g12%
    Protein 4.9g10%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. Cindy says

      February 22, 2023 at 2:19 pm

      Can I use almond milk in place of the hemp milk?

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        February 23, 2023 at 8:52 am

        Yes… if you read the recipe, you see that I already offer that as an alternative.

        Reply
    2. Sarah says

      December 17, 2022 at 8:36 pm

      Is the butter in this recipe all unsalted butter? or should it be salted?

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        December 18, 2022 at 9:48 am

        Doesn’t really matter, although if you are sensitive to salt, you might choose unsalted.

        Reply
    3. Chelsea says

      December 10, 2022 at 3:46 pm

      Can I use Sukrin instead of Swerve? I assume no because one is granulated and one is powdered but wanted to ask.

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        December 11, 2022 at 8:44 pm

        You really need a powdered sweetener.

        Reply
    4. Pippi says

      September 27, 2022 at 3:00 am

      5 stars
      Fantastic Carolyn! Your pie was greatly enjoyed by us and also our carb and sugar-eating guests. I added some (+/- 1 tsp) instant coffee grains/crumbs to half of the topping cream (after whipping and covering half of the pie in order to try the difference) and this gave the pie an even broader flavour spectrum and was favoured by all six of us. Love your work and have all of your books…. You rock girl! ????????

      Reply
    5. Susan says

      June 19, 2022 at 8:41 pm

      5 stars
      This was absolutely delicious! I made it for a group of friends who are NOT keto and they thought it was great. AND I froze individual extra slices which were very good after coming out of the freezer, i.e., it freezes well..

      Reply
    6. Cathy says

      April 20, 2022 at 9:58 am

      Can I use THM baking blend instead of almond flour.?

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        April 20, 2022 at 7:13 pm

        It’s MUCH drier than almond flour and I think your batter will be too thick.

        Reply
    7. Agnes says

      April 06, 2022 at 7:53 pm

      Look at all those layers of goodness! Yum!

      Reply
    8. Valentina says

      April 06, 2022 at 1:43 pm

      5 stars
      We love this easy Mississippi mud pie recipe! This is our go-to dessert no matter the occasion!

      Reply
    9. Samantha says

      April 06, 2022 at 1:21 pm

      5 stars
      Bestill my keto-loving heart…this was FABULOUS! Seriously, what a treat. The whole family loved it, even though my hubby and I are the only ones who are keto. Thanks for a great all-around dessert recipe!

      Reply
    10. Jeanne says

      March 06, 2022 at 1:40 pm

      I do not like the taste of swerve and I see that you use it in all of your deserts. It has such a big after taste, can I use allulose & monkfruit instead?

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        March 06, 2022 at 2:37 pm

        Hi Jeanne… so it’s important to understand how different sweeteners affect the outcome. I suggest you read this article: https://alldayidreamaboutfood.com/best-keto-sweeteners/
        But also make sure you read the Frequently Asked Questions of every blog post because I address that in each of them.

        Reply
    11. Betsy says

      March 06, 2022 at 1:22 pm

      I saved this into Plan to Eat, and the software categorized it as “Main Course”. Sounds good to me!

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        March 06, 2022 at 2:37 pm

        Hahahahahah!

        Reply

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