COCONUT CREAM PIE

COCONUT CREAM PIE

A creamy, rich coconut cream pie with a buttery almond crust, silky coconut filling, and extra protein—without the sugar-heavy traditional version.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Chill Time: 4 hours
Total Time: About 4 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 10 slices


Ingredients

Low-Carb Protein Pie Crust

  • 1½ cups (150 g) almond flour
  • ¼ cup (25 g) vanilla whey protein isolate
  • 3 tbsp powdered monk fruit or erythritol sweetener
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 5 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

High-Protein Coconut Cream Filling

  • 1½ cups (340 g) cottage cheese, blended until completely smooth
  • 8 oz (225 g) reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (240 ml) unsweetened coconut milk
  • ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
  • 2 scoops (60 g) vanilla whey protein isolate
  • ⅓ cup (65 g) powdered monk fruit or erythritol sweetener
  • 1 tsp coconut extract
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup (60 g) unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 tbsp gelatin powder (optional, for a firmer slice)

Whipped Coconut Topping

  • ½ cup (120 ml) heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tbsp powdered monk fruit sweetener
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp toasted unsweetened coconut flakes

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
  2. Grease a 9-inch pie pan.
  3. Mix almond flour, whey protein, sweetener, and salt.
  4. Add melted butter, egg yolk, and vanilla. Mix into a dough.
  5. Press evenly into the pie pan.
  6. Bake for 15–20 minutes until lightly golden.
  7. Cool completely.

2. Make the Coconut Filling

  1. Blend cottage cheese until smooth and creamy.
  2. Beat cream cheese until fluffy.
  3. Add:
    • Blended cottage cheese
    • Coconut milk
    • Heavy cream
    • Sweetener
    • Vanilla extract
    • Coconut extract
  4. Mix in whey protein isolate until smooth.
  5. Fold in shredded coconut.

Optional gelatin step:

  • Sprinkle gelatin over 2 tbsp cold water.
  • Let sit 5 minutes.
  • Warm gently until dissolved.
  • Mix into the filling.

3. Assemble the Pie

  1. Pour coconut filling into the cooled crust.
  2. Smooth the top.
  3. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (overnight gives the best texture).

4. Add Topping

  1. Whip heavy cream with sweetener and vanilla until fluffy.
  2. Spread or pipe over the pie.
  3. Sprinkle toasted coconut on top.

Approximate Nutrition (Per Slice)

  • Calories: 320
  • Protein: 22 g
  • Total Carbs: 7 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Net Carbs: 4 g
  • Fat: 24 g

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