This Low Carb French Coconut Pie is seriously amazing. Forget all the carbs of a traditional crust and enjoy this amazing dessert option that easily fits into your daily macros!
Low Carb French Coconut Pie
Last weekend we went to my mom’s house to spend time with my family in Georgia. My mom is an amazing southern cook. Everything she makes is delish. She especially has a special touch with desserts. When we walked in the door from traveling my mom had her homemade French Coconut Pie waiting for us. However, since we have been following Keto for a while, we haven’t cheated even once. Since we wanted to continue our no sugar streak, we said no to pie. It wasn’t easy, but we left proud of ourselves for staying strong.
When we got home, I was looking in a cookbook that my mom made for me when I first got married with all my favorite recipes including her French Coconut Pie. After looking at the ingredients I thought I could make a couple of changes to the recipe and make it low carb. I was pleasantly surprised at how it turned out as low carb desserts can be tricky. Even my kids said it was pretty good for keto. I won’t tell you it tastes exactly like my mom’s pie, but it’s a good alternative.
Low Carb French Coconut Pie
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut unsweetened
- 3/4 cup granulated Swerve
- 1/2 stick butter
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup canned unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
- Put coconut in milk to soak while mixing up other ingredients.
- In a bowl, combine sweetener, eggs, vanilla, and butter.
- Add coconut and milk mixture to other ingredients then beat on medium until combined.
- Pour into greased 9" pie pan.
- Bake at 300 degrees for about an hour or until slightly browned on top.
Nutrition
Nutritional Information for Low Carb French Coconut Pie
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Nutritional Information Based on MyFitnessPal app (8 servings) – 177 calories, 15.4 grams of fat, 3.5 grams of protein, 4.6 carbs -4 fiber = .6 net carbs (My Fitness Pal automatically removed the Sugar Alcohol carbs in Swerve from the total carb amount)
More Keto Recipes
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- Keto Easy Strawberry Pie
- Easy Keto Mixed Berry Muffins
- Delicious Keto Cranberry Orange Bread Recipe
- Keto Blueberry French Toast Casserole
maria says
Thanks for the recipe! I loved it. The only thing I would change is to cut the sweetener in half, just my personal preference. I love the crunchy texture of the coconut and the buttery flavor of the cake. My teenage liked it, too!
Kasey says
Yay! I’m glad you and your teenager liked it. You could definitely adjust the sweetener to suit your taste.
Tracey Harris says
Hi, could you please tell me how much 1/2 a stick of butter is in tablespoons, grams, or cups please. I’m from Australia and don’t understand this measurement. Thankyou
Kasey says
I googled it and found that it is 56.7g, 1/4 cup, or 2 oz. I hope that helps.
Kyli says
I love this recipe!! I love to add nutmeg to it, reminds of a custard my grandma made when I was younger.
Kasey says
Great! That sounds delish!
Lisa says
Is there a crust to add to the pie pan or can be made without a crust ? For the coconut can shredded coconut work to add a to the coconut milk ?
Kasey says
There is no crust for this pie. I’ve only made it as is so I’m not sure.
Diane says
Just pulled this out of the oven and waited a nano-second before I tried a piece! It is delicious and reminds me of the coconut pie my grandmother made. Mine was heavy on coconut and light on custard. Don’t know if that’s the way it’s supposed to be, but still good. I liked Kyli’s idea about the nutmeg. I sprinkled it on the top because I forgot to add it in, but that worked. The next time I make it – and there will be many next times! – I will reduce the sugar, which is what I usually do, because it’s sweeter than I prefer. Thanks, Kasey!
Kasey says
Glad you enjoyed it!!
Carol says
Hi how much would you reduce sugar to? I’ve not baked any keto desserts yet but I love coconut and would like to try this but I wouldn’t want it over sweet either. Thanks
Carolyn says
Does this have a cake-like texture and makes a crusty bottom so you wouldn’t need a crust?
Mary Trenum says
It isn’t a cake-like texture and the bottom is firm enough that you can cut and serve it like you would any pie.
Melanie says
How does this hold up when put in the refrigerator ? This very yummy.!
Kasey says
Should do great.
DDHANK says
This is on my list to make soon. Glad I read the comments because with keto desserts I find that they’re sometime not sweet enough. This should be perfect for my taste buds.
Kasey says
It varies so much from person to person. I usually feel like keto desserts are too sweet but my husband feels the exact opposite.
Jade says
I made the pie with a keto crust. It turned out great! Husband and I really enjoyed eating a dessert that tastes real! Thank you.
Kasey says
Glad you enjoyed it!
Vicky says
Love this pie! I might suggest that if you are having it the next day, put it in the microwave for a few seconds to get rid of the granular texture of the sweetener after it hardens.
GJ says
Is this coconut flour or just shredded coconut?? Sorry for being so dense… 🙂
.Kasey says
That is a very legitimate question so don’t worry about it!! It is unsweetened shredded coconut.
Donna says
Love this easy & delidious recipe. It’s so good either warm or cold. Making for the 2nd time now because everyone loved it so much!!!