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Keto Coconut Cream Pie

Keto Coconut Cream Pie

A lush, low‑carb coconut cream pie with an almond–coconut crust, silky coconut custard, and pillowy whipped cream. Just ~3g net carbs per slice, perfect for keto dessert lovers.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 1 per person
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • cups almond flour
  • ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 3 tbsp powdered erythritol or allulose
  • ¼ tsp fine sea salt
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg white, lightly beaten
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
For the coconut filling
  • cups full‑fat coconut milk (canned, well shaken)
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup powdered erythritol or allulose (adjust to taste)
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut (finely chopped)
  • tsp gelatin powder (or 1 tsp agar agar for a vegetarian option)
  • 2 tbsp cold water (to bloom gelatin)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp coconut extract (optional, for a stronger coconut note)
  • Pinch of salt
For the whipped topping
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, very cold
  • 2 tbsp powdered erythritol or allulose
  • tsp vanilla extract
To finish
  • 2-3 tbsp toasted unsweetened coconut flakes

Equipment

  • 1 9-inch pie dish
  • 1 Mixing bowls (medium & large)
  • 1 Saucepan
  • 1 Whisk & rubber spatula
  • 1 Electric mixer or hand whisk
  • 1 Measuring Cups & Spoons
  • 1 Parchment paper & baking weights (or dried beans)
  • 1 Fine grater/zester (optional)

Method
 

  1. Make the crust: Mix almond flour, unsweetened coconut, sweetener, and salt. Add melted butter, egg white and vanilla mixing until dough starts to form a damp sand. Press firmly into a greased 9-inch pie plate.
  2. Blind-bake: Dock the base with a fork, line with baking paper, fill with weights, and bake 10 mins at 175°C/350°F. Remove weights and bake 5–7 minutes more or until lightly golden. Cool completely.
  3. Bloom the gelatin: Sprinkle gelatin over 2 tablespoons cold water; let sit 5 minutes to bloom.
  4. Cook the custard: In a saucepan, combine coconut milk, heavy cream, sweetener, yolks, shredded coconut, and salt. Cook over medium-low, whisking constantly, until it's thick enough to coat the back of a spoon (6–8 minutes or so; do not boil).
  5. Set and flavour: Off the heat, whisk in the bloomed gelatin until dissolved, then the vanilla and coconut extract.
  6. Fill & chill: Transfer the filling to the cooled crust. Top with plastic wrap directly on the surface to avoid a skin. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until completely set.
  7. Whip the topping: Whip cold cream, sweetner, and vanilla to soft peaks. Spread or pipe on top of the chilled pie.
  8. Garnish & serve: Sprinkle with toasted coconut. Cut with a hot, dry knife for clean-cut edges.

Notes

  • Cooling of the heat smooth custard: Despite a very long time to simmer because the custard is not precipitation situation disappeared and smooth custard will get.
  • Taste your sweetener: Keto sweeteners differ in their level of sweetness; use as desired.
  • Chill very well: The pie sets up much more after 4+ hours; overnight is ideal for slicing.
  • Crisper crust hack: Brush baked crust with a thin layer of lightly beaten egg white, then bake 2 minutes longer to moisture‑proof the crust.
  • Agar swap: If using agar, simmer agar in a few tablespoons of coconut milk for 2 minutes to activate, then whick into the cooked custard.