Published: Jun 13, 2021 · Modified: Jun 6, 2024 by Carolyn

Mini Keto Chocolate Cream Pies

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These mini keto chocolate cream pies are a fabulous no-bake dessert. Rich and creamy, with no added sugar and an easy brownie crust, these little desserts are fun and easy to make. And a hit with chocolate lovers!

Titled image of 6 mini keto chocolate cream pies in glass jars on a white table

Looking for an easy keto chocolate dessert that tastes like heaven? These individual servings of chocolate cream pie are just the thing. A no bake brownie crust, creamy sugar free chocolate pudding, and an airy whipped cream topping – what more could you ask for?

I’ve been wanting to make keto chocolate cream pie for a while now. But as I already have a luscious full-size keto chocolate mousse pie, I decided I needed a bit of a different approach. Mousse and pudding aren’t exactly the same, but they are certainly closely related.

So why not little mini no bake pies in dessert cups? Easy and fun to make, and built-in portion control!

Mini Cream Pie Inspiration

Let’s face it, mini desserts like this are da bomb for so many reasons. They’re cute and appealing to kids and adults alike, and they’re often easier to make. Plus they’re perfectly proportioned and easy to serve.

Many people on keto want exact serving sizes and that’s hard to do with full size pies and keto cakes. I am terrible at cutting even slices sometimes and I know I am not alone.

I spotted these mason jar cream pies from Girl Inspired and they looked like the perfect solution to my pie dilemma. Sweet mini jars full of keto chocolate cream pie are perfect – no baking required. Yum!

Piping whipped cream topping on keto chocolate cream pies.

How to make mini keto cream pies

This is such a fun and delicious recipe, you’re going to want to make them again and again. Here are my best tips for getting it right:

The crust

The crust consists of crushed keto brownie bites and some melted butter. Stir these together and then divide between 6 dessert cups. Press firmly into the bottom to create a no-bake crust.
I realize that the HighKey Cookies that I used are not available everywhere so you have some options. Any keto chocolate cookie would work, including the chocolate wafers from my Keto Oreos (you’d only need about ¼ of the recipe).
You can also simply whisk some almond flour, cocoa powder, powdered sweetener, and butter together, similar to the crust from Keto Peanut Butter Pie (only make a half recipe).

The chocolate filling

The filling for chocolate cream pie is simply a rich chocolate pudding. In this recipe, I adapted my coconut milk pudding for dairy. You could really do either version here.
Pudding from scratch requires properly tempered egg yolks. You don’t want to dump the yolks right into the hot cream or they will cook too quickly and your filling will curdle and be lumpy. So be sure to slowly add some of the hot cream to the yolks to help bring up their temperature more gradually.
Divvy up the filling into the cups while it’s still warm, then refrigerate the cups until the pudding is set.

The topping

Beat the cream with the powdered sweetener until it holds stiff peaks.
I like how the pies look with the topping piped on decoratively. But they will still be delicious if you simply spoon it over.

3 mini chocolate cream pies on a white plate with a yellow flower beside them.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I turn this into a full size pie?

Sure! You will need to double all of the ingredients for a pie that serves 10 to 12.

I don’t have HighKey Cookies, can I still make this?

You bet. Check out the How To section for the best alternatives for the crust.

Can I make this dairy free?

For dairy free chocolate pies, you can use my chocolate coconut milk pudding for the filling and coconut whipped cream for the topping. The brownie bites do contain dairy so you will want to make your crust from scratch.

How to store keto chocolate cream pie?

Keep the pies in the refrigerator until ready to serve. You can make them ahead by a day or two but plan on consuming them within 4 days. This is not a recipe that will freeze well.

How do you garnish this recipe?

Curious about the little chocolate curls I put on top? It’s actually really easy and fun. Instructions below! But you can also simply shave a little bit of sugar free dark chocolate over the tops of the mini pies.

3 mini keto chocolate cream pies in jars, in front of a cake stand with more pies on it.

How to make sugar free chocolate curls

These little chocolate garnishes are fun and easy to make. They do add a bit of carbs to your recipe so keep that in mind and use sparingly. This makes too many for the pudding but it’s hard to work with smaller amounts.

In a small bowl, melt 1 ounce sugar free dark chocolate (such as ChocZero or Lily’s) with 1 teaspoon butter or coconut oil. You can double or triple this if you want a lot of curls.
Turn a metal baking sheet upside down and spread the mixture over it very thinly.
Place the baking sheet in the freezer for a few minutes to firm up a bit. It should be just barely set, but not rock hard.
Use a sharp knife to scrape the chocolate from the pan. If it’s the right temp, it will curl up. If it’s too hard and breaks, leave it out for a few minutes. If it’s too soft, return to the freezer for a minute or two.
Place the finished curls on a plate and freeze until firm. Store in the freezer and use as garnish on your favorite keto desserts!

3 mini chocolate cream pies on a white table, with a spoonful taken out of the front one.

More keto chocolate dessert recipes

Keto No Bake Chocolate Cream Pies

5 from 14 votes

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Dessert

Keyword: keto chocolate cream pie

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 10

Chill time: 2

Total Time: 30

Servings: mini pies

Calories: 368kcal

Ingredients

Crust

1 bag HighKey brownie bites
1 tablespoon butter melted

Filling

1 ¼ cups heavy whipping cream
½ cup unsweetened almond or hemp milk
⅓ cup powdered Swerve Sweetener
3 large egg yolks
¼ teaspoon glucomannan (or xanthan gum)
⅓ cup cocoa powder
3 tablespoon butter
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Topping

⅓ cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoon powdered Swerve Sweetener

Instructions

Crust

Take a rolling pin or a meat mallet and crush the brownie bites until they are coarse crumbs. Pour into a bowl and stir in the melted butter.
Divide the mixture among 6 small dessert dishes (each about 4 oz capacity). Press firmly into the bottom.

Cream Filling

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 to 4 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract until smooth. Divide between the 6 dessert cups and refrigerate until set, 2 to 3 hours.

Topping

Whip the cream with the powdered sweetener until it holds stiff peaks. Spoon or pipe over the filling once it sets.

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Nutrition Facts

Keto No Bake Chocolate Cream Pies

Amount Per Serving (1 g)

Calories 368 Calories from Fat 317

% Daily Value*

Fat 35.2g54%

Carbohydrates 6.4g2%

Fiber 3g12%

Protein 5.5g11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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