Keto coconut cream pie is fluffy, fresh, and perfect for making you feel like you’re on a tropical vacation.
This recipe is so good you should plan on having other people over to enjoy it, or else you might just eat the entire pie in one night! There are quite a few steps that go into this recipe, but don’t be intimidated. Matt will show you how to make it step by step in the recipe video below.
You can even omit certain parts if you feel like it’s too much coconut, but we suggest you make this exactly how we did for maximum pie enjoyment. It really isn’t low carb coconut cream pie without copious amounts of toasted coconut flakes!
Does Coconut Cream Have Carbs in it?
Coconut cream is totally keto friendly, but it does still have some carbs to look out for. Each serving of coconut cream (2 tbsp) has <1 of carbs and <1 of sugar.
Coconut is rich in MCT’s which is very beneficial on keto thanks to it’s blood sugar stabilizing properties and quick energy.
How Many Carbs are in Coconut Cream Pie?
Each serving of this keto coconut cream pie have 7.2 grams of carbs, 3.6 grams of fiber, 4 grams of protein, and 30 grams of fat. That means each slice only has 3.6 grams of net carbs.
A typical slice of coconut cream pie has around 42 grams of carbs with 26 of them being sugar. 26 grams of sugar is equivalent to almost 7 teaspoons of sugar in one piece of pie.
The Best Coconut Cream Pie Recipe
Matt worked long and hard to get this recipe perfect, and it’s finally ready to share! There are three distinct layers, which means a lot more preparation than you were hoping for, but we assure you it’s more than worth it!
What makes an even better keto coconut cream pie? Knowing it doesn’t have bad ingredients! Everything from the crust up to the whipped cream topping is gluten free, sugar free, and low carb.
Why we Use a Springform Pan
You may be wondering why we choose to use a springform pan instead of a pie plate. Well, we firmly believe the filling is the best part of a coconut cream pie. Rather than using a traditional pie shell that will spread out the filling, we wanted a tall thick layer of coconut filling.
The coconut custard is rich, creamy, and refreshing, so we want as much stacked into each slice of this delicious pie as possible.
Nut Free Coconut Cream Pie
While this recipe may be made with coconut, most people with standard tree nut allergies can still eat coconut recipes because it is a seed rather than a traditional nut.
Having been unable to eat nuts in the past I understand the struggle of finding a good keto dessert without any almond flour or nuts.
How to Make Dairy Free Coconut Cream Pie
This is pretty tricky when trying to make creamy coconut pie without whipped cream. You can sub the heavy whipping cream for full fat coconut milk that has been separated through refrigeration to use just the cream.
You can also just buy canned coconut cream to make a coconut whipped cream topping. Whipped coconut cream will create a similar texture to regular coconut cream pie whipped cream.
As for the heavy cream in the filling you will also want to replace it for a 1/2 cup of canned coconut cream. We don’t recommend using the standard refrigerated coconut milk that comes in half gallons, because it is too thin and won’t provide the creaminess needed.
If you don’t want to make the coconut whipped cream you can buy premade vegan options, however they will often have a low quality cream mixture full of gums and fillers.
How to Make Keto Coconut Cream Pie
This keto coconut cream pie is an absolute showstopper. It’s even coconut extract free so you use only the most natural ingredients possible.
Ingredients
To make this coconut cream pie there are three layers we have to make. To make the pie crust you will need coconut flour, butter, low carb sugar substitute, and 1 large egg.
For the coconut cream filling that goes inside the pie crust you will need canned coconut milk that has been refrigerated to separate the cream. You will also need heavy whipping cream, low carb sweetener, eggs, coconut flour, liquid stevia, vanilla extract, and unsweetened coconut flakes.
Finally to prepare the whipped cream topping you will need heavy whipping cream, liquid stevia, and coconut flakes.
This recipe uses vanilla extract instead of coconut extract. We like the pure vanilla flavor much more than an artificial coconut flavor. Plus most coconut extracts are overpowering so we instead use coconut in lots of other ways like toasted coconut in the topping and filling.
If you don’t have coconut flour and would prefer to make this gluten free coconut cream pie with almond flour you can use our keto almond flour crust recipe. As for the filling you will need to triple the amount of almond flour compared to coconut flour for the same texture. We don’t recommend this as coconut is the main flavor of the dish, but adding almond flour for the crust is an option.
Making Keto Coconut Cream Pie
To make this sugar free coconut cream pie recipe begin by preheating the oven to 350 degrees and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Preparing the Keto Pie Crust
Next make the easy keto coconut pie crust by combining the coconut flour and powdered sweetener in a medium bowl. To this you can add the melted butter and egg, combining with a spatula.
Once the pie crust dough forms together transfer it into an 8inch spring form pan and flatten it out to cover the bottom of the pan. We press the dough around and shape it into an even thickness with the pads of our fingers.
Poke holes in the pie crust to make sure it doesn’t inflate and explode in the oven. Put the pan onto your baking sheet and spread the coconut flakes reserved for topping on the side to toast.
Bake the pie crust for 15 minutes. Within those 15 minutes the coconut flakes will be toasting, remove the shredded coconut at around the 5 minute mark as they will be golden brown before the crust has finished baking. Allow the pie crust to bake the last 10 minutes.
Mixing Together the Pie filling
To make the coconut custard filling combine the coconut cream from your refrigerated jar of coconut milk with the heavy cream, vanilla extract, liquid stevia, and powdered sweetener.
Once creamed together with a hand mixer add in the eggs, coconut flour, and 1/2 cup of toasted shredded coconut flakes. We use the whole egg rather than just egg yolks for optimal fluffiness.
We actually don’t cook this filling ahead of time like most recipes so you don’t have to worry about making a tempered egg mixture.
Now that the crust has baked grease the sides of the spring form pan and pour the cream filling onto the cooled pie crust. Bake the pie filling for 70 minutes and then let the baked pie crust and filling cool for 30 minutes before placing the sugar free coconut cream pie in the fridge for an hour.
DO NOT PLACE THE WHIPPED CREAM ON A HOT PIE. Hot heavy whipping cream will melt down the sides and pool at the bottom.
Prepping the Coconut Cream Keto Pie Topping
We want the ultimate coconut flavor in this dish so prepare the coconut topping by whipping the heavy cream into stiff peaks.
Now add the stevia into the whipped cream. Optionally you can add vanilla extract or a drop of coconut extract if desired. The whipped cream is very light and slightly sweet alone. Place the prepared whipped cream into the fridge to chill.
Assembling the Coconut Cream Pie
Remove the chilled pie from the fridge, checking to ensure it has fully cooled. Top the cream pie with the whipped cream, spreading it around evenly.
Sprinkle the remaining shredded coconut that has been toasted on top of the whipped cream. Gently press it into the cream to ensure it stays. Refrigerate for another hour before serving.
How to Store Leftover Coconut Cream Pie
Any leftover coconut cream pie should be stored in the fridge. Heavy cream must be refrigerated to ensure freshness.
We cover the remaining cream pie with plastic wrap, or place leftover slices into an airtight container. The custard filling holds up really well, and actually develops more flavor into the whipped topping as it sits.
Store in the fridge for up to a week. We’ll be amazed if you don’t eat pie everyday though and finish it before then.
More Nut Free Recipes
We care about making sure everyone can be and more importantly enjoy keto. That’s why we’ve made a ton of healthy nut free keto recipes. Our site has an entire nut free section with everything from sweet to savory recipes.
Some of our favorite nut free recipes are our:
- Keto Brownies – No need to feel like you’re missing out thanks to our thick, rich, and fudgy coconut flour brownies. They are arguably even better than the almond flour variety!
- Coconut Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies – Our chocolate chip cookies are one of the most popular recipes on our blog. We knew you were going to ask about nut free versions so we came up with the perfect gluten free chewy chocolate chip cookies that are golden brown and delicious.
- Olive Oil Cake – This recipe is not only sugar free and nut free, but also 100% dairy free! It can be tricky to find recipes that don’t use nuts and are dairy free so we know you’ll enjoy this extra snack cake option.
- Coconut Flour Bread – Gluten free coconut flour bread is a great sub for typical almond flour keto bread. Say hello to tons of yummy sandwich options and morning toasts.
These are just a few nut and sugar free recipes that are perfect for those who avoid tree nuts. There are plenty more healthy recipes all over our site for you to enjoy.
Keto Coconut Cream Pie
There aren’t many words that can describe how happy you’ll be enjoying this delicious keto coconut cream pie. It will truly give you an out of body experience trying to understand how a keto dessert can be this good.
For all you coconut lovers out there, and we know there are a lot of you, this ones for you! Make it for your birthday cake, a special occasion such as an anniversary or graduation, or simply because you love coconut.
Either way, this low carb coconut cream pie is going to become your new favorite KetoConnect recipe!
Recipe can be quickly added to MyFitnessPal – Search “KetoConnect – Coconut Cream Pie”
Low Carb Coconut Cream Pie
Ingredients:
Crust
- 6 tbsp Coconut flour
- 4 tbsp butter, melted
- 2 tbsp Low Carb Sugar Substitute
- 1 large Egg
Filling
- 13.66 oz coconut milk, refrigerated
- 1/2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1/2 cup Low Carb Sugar Substitute
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tbsp Coconut flour
- 20 drops Liquid Stevia
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
Topping
- 1/2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 20 drops Liquid Stevia
- 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Make the crust: Combine the coconut flour and powdered erythritol in medium sized bowl.
- Add the melted butter and combine. Add the egg and combine using a spatula.
- The crust should come together as a dough. Transfer dough to a 8 inch spring form pan and flatten it out to cover the bottom of the pan evenly.
- Poke several holes in the crust with a fork and place on the lined baking sheet. On the other half of the baking sheet place the 3/4 cup of unsweetened coconut flakes to toast (used in filling and topping).
- Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 15 minutes. At the 5 point mark remove the flakes and set aside in a bowl – they should have browned – and place the crust back in the oven for the remaining 10 minutes.
- Set the crust aside to cool and lower the oven temp to 300 degrees.
- Make the filling: In a large bowl combine the coconut cream of an entire can (13.66 oz), heavy cream, vanilla extract, liquid stevia and powdered erythritol. Combine using a hand mixer.
- Add the eggs, coconut flour and 1/2 cup of the toasted coconut flakes and combine once more.
- Grease the sides of the spring form pan (we like to use coconut oil spray) with the cooled crust and poor the filling onto the crust.
- Bake for 70 minutes.
- Let the pie cool for 30 minutes and then place in the fridge for 1 hour to set.
- Make the topping: Whip the heavy cream into stiff peaks.
- Add the stevia and combine. Place in the fridge alongside the pie.
- Make the pie: Top the chilled pie with the heavy cream topping and spread evenly. Top the cream with the remaining (1/4 cup) toasted coconut flakes and gently press into the cream. Refrigerate for another hour prior to serving.
- Coconut Milk Tip: Place the coconut milk can in the freezer for 5 minutes prior to using in the filling. This will separate the hardened cream from the liquid. The liquid contains all of the sugars.
Notes
Written by
Megha Barot
Megha has always been a passionate cook, but she took this to a new level after starting her keo journey in 2015. She loves creating new recipes and producing educational content for KetoConnect, which she co-founded in 2016 with Matt. Her passion for healthy eating and personal development continues to thrive. She's the proud mom of two awesome kids.
Tracey says
Can you use stevia instead of erythritol? Thanka. Love ya’ll
Cass (KetoConnect) says
Yep!
Chelsey says
I only have regular erythritol can I use that instead of the powdered?!?
Megha Barot says
Yes, granular should work!
Terri says
Can you make a merange on this instead of using whipped topping?
Megha Barot says
Absolutely! Let us know if you give it a try 🙂
Katie says
I made this today, and holy moly it was awesome! I did do a few things different. I made it into cupcakes so they were little individual pies and it made 12. I also chose to add much less stevia, which I’m really happy with those results as well. This was definitely one of the best Keto desserts I’ve ever made! Thanks for the awesome recipe!
Megha Barot says
Thanks for making and sharing your feedback! Cupcakes are a great way to transform the recipe – surely a lot of people will use the same idea.
April Wilkerson says
How long did you bake the individual cupcakes. We have a low carb potluck and I would like to make individual cakes.
Dan says
I took your suggestion and made 12 servings in a cupcake tin. However, I had a TON of filling left over! So I poured the rest of the filling into a spring form pan, without the crust. Not sure why I had so much filling.
Megha Barot says
Thank you 🙂
Lorina says
Im one of those people who take advantage of all your wonderful recipes but never comment- until now lol. Great job on this one! I followed it exactly- soooo delicious, fairly easy to make, and its pretty to look at! Im having to pace myself so I dont eat half or all of it in one day lol… thank you!!
Jennifer L. Schlumbohm says
Any ideas for a dairy free replacement on the heavy whipping cream?
Matt Gaedke says
You can go with double the coconut milk
Nate says
How did this work with the coconut milk?
Brian says
The canned coconut milk link links to the wrong product.
Megha Barot says
Thanks! Fixed 🙂
Joni says
Looks delicious!! Do you know the equivalent amount of sugar (Swerve or monk fruit) I could use in place of the stevia drops? Thank you!
Matt Gaedke says
Use about 1 tablespoon for every 10 drops of stevia.
Sheree says
OMG, I can’t wait to make this!!
Alissa says
Wow! This is the best dessert I’ve made so far! Thank you guys so much for all your great recipes and Keto support! 🙂
Jodi Chambers says
This sounds great! It will be perfect for Easter!
Susan says
Jodi,
I am making it right now, for Easter as well 🙂
Cyndi says
OMG! That looks amazing. I love coconut anything. I can’t wait to make this! One suggestion I have is to put the crust in for 10 minutes and then put the flaked coconut in for the last 5 minutes. Easier! Also, if you add just a little bit (1/2t) of gelatin to the cream, wait a minute, then whip it, the cream stays nice and whipped and doesn’t ooze. Love you guys!
Matt Gaedke says
Great tip!
Jaine says
Look up stabilized whipped cream. Holds for days and days!
So am I only using the cream part of the can of coconut milk?
Megha Barot says
Yes, just the cream part – putting the can in the fridge overnight and freezer separates the cream from the liquid.
Mandi says
I wish I had known it was just the cream BEFORE I used the 13.6 oz can as specified in the recipe. It’s for my dad, who thankfully isn’t keto. Hope it sets up in the oven. It certainly smells great.
Trina says
Can this be beef gelatin? I have some and used for cookies.
Deana says
Thanks for the gelatin tip!!
Kathy says
Hi Cyndi
Came across this recipe and read your comment about adding 1/2 tsp of gelatin to the heavy whipping cream. Should I also add a little water to stabilize it. Anxious to make it, but will wait on your response.
Thanks forthe excellent suggestion.
Jacqueline Van says
You have made my husband very happy!He is like Matt when it comes to this pie! Thanks so much. I will let you know how it turns out!
Matt Gaedke says
Haha, glad we could help!
Christina Rosario says
Your recipes never fail to inspire. But I am always finding your carb counts to be inaccurate. Is this because you do not factor in carbs from erythritol ?
Matt Gaedke says
Yes, we do not include carbs from erythritol.
tracey says
wondering if you can replace the stevia drops with more erythritol? thank you!
Matt Gaedke says
Yes, try 1 tbsp for every 10 drops of stevia.
Brad says
Omg!!!!!! Incredible!!!!!
Dolorese Plante says
Why is erythritol added to the recipe? Can you leave it out?
Matt Gaedke says
Because it makes it taste good. You can leave it out if you want yours to not be very sweet.
DIane says
Where can I buy this??
Susan says
It’s the sweetener. You could use splenda or stevia
Melony Hayden says
Are the measurements the same? I have the drops but ran out of erythritol so am using powdered stevia
Emily says
Splenda is not Keto.
christina says
they use erythritol and stevia drops, No splenda
Neice says
I’m so excited! My birthday is the 12th and I wanted something special. I love coconut. I will tell you how it goes! 🙂
Tad says
I’ve already made this (got a sneak peek at the recipe for my birthday a week+ ago) and it is AMAZING. Coconut Cream Pie is my all time favorite (a good Key Lime can run a close second) and this recipe brings all the right notes, from the crunchy crust to the luscious custard filling to the creamy topping, it’s all there! Thanks again to Matt and Megha, you guys rock!
Rudy Wallesch says
My wife hates this piecrust. Says it’s a pain to work with. Help I want some pies.