Published: May 7, 2023 · Modified: Apr 22, 2024 by Carolyn

Rhubarb Custard Pie

Name: Rhubarb Custard Pie Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 70 min
Ingredients: 1 1/4 lb rhubarb (chopped into 1/2 inch pieces); 1 cup heavy cream; 4 large eggs; 3/4 cup Swerve Confectioners ((see expert tips for sweetener options)); 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/4 cup coconut flour; 1 tsp baking powder; 1/4 tsp salt

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This Keto Custard Pie is rich and creamy, with the tart sweet flavor of rhubarb. And it’s totally crustless, which means it’s easy to make and incredibly low in carbs!

A slice of Rhubarb Custard Pie on a white plate with whipped cream and strawberries on top.

If you haven’t figured this out yet, I am a rhubarb fanatic. We had a large rhubarb patch when I was growing up, and we ate it frequently whenever it was in season.

And I love re-creating some of my favorite rhubarb recipes in a keto friendly fashion. I have mastered Keto Rhubarb Crisp, and my sugar-free Strawberry Rhubarb Sauce is an absolute delight. I’ve even created a fun low carb rhubarb cocktail!

Now we can add Rhubarb Custard Pie to that list. Oooh man, is this stuff good! Just like that vintage recipe grandma used to make…except that it’s low carb and sugar-free. How can you beat that?

Top down image of Keto Rhubarb Custard Pie in a white pie pan on a white wooden table.

Why you will love this pie

If you love rhubarb, you need this keto pie recipe. The filling is creamy and rich, and provides the perfect backdrop to the stalky red vegetable. And yes, rhubarb is actually a vegetable.

I created this as a crustless pie and I’m really glad I did. For one thing, it’s incredibly easy to make this way. But it also keeps it extra low in carbs so that you can enjoy a bigger slice. And while this dessert is rich and satisfying, it’s surprisingly low in calories and fat, too!

It allows the rhubarb flavor to really shine as the star of the show. But if you’re absolutely dying for a crust, you can use my Easy Keto Pie Crust.

Ingredients you need

Top down image of ingredients for Rhubarb Custard Pie.

Rhubarb: I recommend fresh rhubarb if you can get it. Chop the stalks into half inch pieces.
Heavy cream: Heavy cream gives the custard pie a rich, thick consistency. You can use coconut cream for a dairy free version but it may take a little longer to bake through.
Eggs: Custard pie requires eggs for structure. Use large eggs for this recipe.
Sweetener: You can use your favorite sweetener for this recipe but do keep in mind that allulose will make it brown quite quickly. See the Expert Tips section for more sweetener options.
Coconut flour: Rhubarb custard pie usually takes wheat flour to help thicken the filling. But coconut flour provides a great low carb replacement
Pantry Staples: Vanilla, baking powder, salt.

Step by Step Directions

A collage of 4 images showing how to make a crustless rhubarb custard pie.

1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF and grease a 9-inch glass or ceramic pie pan. Spread the rhubarb in the bottom of the pan.

2. In a blender, combine the heavy cream, eggs, and sweetener. Blend briefly to combine, then add the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.

3. Pour the mixture over the rhubarb and spread out evenly in the pan. Bake 50 to 60 minutes, until golden around the edges and the center is just barely set to the touch. If the pie is browning too quickly on top, cover with foil (shiny side up).

4. Remove and let cool completely, then refrigerate at least two hours to firm up.

Baked rhubarb custard pie in a white pie plate on a white wooden table.

Expert Tips

I recommend using fresh rhubarb when possible. Frozen rhubarb releases more moisture during baking which can affect the consistency of the custard. If you need to use frozen rhubarb, make sure to thaw and drain it very well, and then toss with an extra tablespoon of coconut flour to absorb excess moisture.

Dying for a strawberry rhubarb custard pie? Do be aware that strawberries also add a lot of additional moisture. In this case, I might recommend adding 2 additional tablespoons of coconut flour to the batter. Or you can do as I did and simply add strawberries to the top of your pie after baking.

If you want to replace the coconut flour with almond flour, you need to triple the amount. So use ¾ cup almond flour.

Sweetener Options: The custard mostly relies on the eggs to set properly, but the sweetener you choose does make a difference. Allulose is tricky because it can make things brown too quickly but it can also make them softer. So your pie may take a lot longer to set properly after baking.

If it is browning too much, cover it with foil and reduce the heat. Then watch it carefully!

You could also use half erythritol and half of another sweetener such as stevia or monk fruit, if you wish to reduce the Swerve.

Close up shot of a slice of Keto Rhubarb Custard Pie.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is rhubarb OK on keto?

Rhubarb is very keto friendly, as it has only 6g of carbs and 2.2g of fiber per cup. So you can add quite a bit of it and still not raise the carb count appreciably. It’s delicious in many recipes like Keto Rhubarb Muffins.

How many carbs in a rhubarb custard pie?

Traditional recipes for this pie contain plenty of flour and sugar which adds up quickly. One recipe I consulted had 46g of carbs per slice. Whereas this crustless Rhubarb Custard Pie has only 5.4g of carbs and 2.1g of fiber. So it has a net carb count of 3.3g per serving.

How do you store Rhubarb Custard Pie?

Custard pies need to be kept refrigerated at all times. Wrap the pie up tightly and store for up to 5 days. You can also freeze the pie for up to two months.

A slice of keto rhubarb custard pie on a white plate, with the rest of the pie in the background.

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Rhubarb Custard Pie Recipe

This Keto Custard Pie is rich and creamy, with the tart sweet flavor of rhubarb. And it's totally crustless, which means it's easy to make and incredibly low in carbs!

4.82 from 27 votes

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: rhubarb custard pie

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 1

Total Time: 1 10

Servings: servings

Calories: 170kcal

Ingredients

1 ¼ lb rhubarb chopped into ½ inch pieces
1 cup heavy cream
4 large eggs
¾ cup Swerve Confectioners (see expert tips for sweetener options)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup coconut flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350ºF and grease a 9-inch glass or ceramic pie pan. Spread the rhubarb in the bottom of the pan.
In a blender, combine the heavy cream, eggs, and sweetener. Blend briefly to combine, then add the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.
Pour the mixture over the rhubarb and spread out evenly in the pan. Bake 50 to 60 minutes, until golden around the edges and the center is just barely set to the touch. If the pie is browning too quickly on top, cover with foil (shiny side up).
Remove and let cool completely, then refrigerate at least four hours to firm up.

Notes

Storage Information: Custard pies need to be kept refrigerated at all times. Wrap the pie up tightly and store for up to 5 days. You can also freeze the pie for up to two months.

Nutrition Facts

Rhubarb Custard Pie Recipe

Amount Per Serving (1 slice)

Calories 170 Calories from Fat 119

% Daily Value*

Fat 13.2g20%

Carbohydrates 5.4g2%

Fiber 2.1g8%

Protein 4.7g9%

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

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