Low Carb Lemon Meringue Pie

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  • prep time

    prep time

    30 min

  • cook time

    cook time

    15 min

  • ready time

    ready time

    45 min

Low Carb Lemon Meringue Pie

Our Keto Lemon Meringue Pie is a delicious Keto pie recipe full of sweet and tart flavors. Everything you would want from a lemon pie! The best part of this pie is that it is low carb and Keto, not to mention easy to make. We made a Keto crust using almond and coconut flour processed in a food processor with butter, cream cheese, and an egg. The mixture is then pressed into the pie dish (no rolling required)! The crust is baked until golden brown and delicious. Once the crust is cooled, a delicious lemon pie filling made with coconut milk is poured into it. The final pie is topped with a dreamy meringue topping and kissed with a brûlée torch to add a nice golden color to accentuate the top.

Does this recipe require chilling?

Yes, proper chilling time is required in this recipe. If the crust dough is a bit warm, it can be helpful to chill it before continuing to mold it into the pie dish. Once the crust is baked, you can place it into the refrigerator to speed up the chilling process. The filling itself also needs to be chilled overnight to firm up.

Can I use other sweeteners?

Yes! Another good sweetener to use if you do not like powdered erythritol is powdered stevia. However, we find that erythritol is closest to cane sugar in flavor.

Do I have to use raw egg white?

Raw egg whites will foam better than pasteurized egg whites, but if you feel uncomfortable using raw egg whites, purchase whole pasteurized eggs.

Serving suggestions

To make the ultimate pairing, serve this with other Keto lemon treats like our 5-ingredient Low Carb Lemon Bars:

https://www.carbmanager.com/recipe-detail/ug:ed7c0c9d-81e6-54dc-2133-7208ad13575b/5-ingredient-low-carb-lemon-bars

Disclaimer: Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have increased susceptibility (i.e., elderly, children, pregnant women, immunocompromised individuals).

  • Net Carbs

    5.6 g

  • Fiber

    3.3 g

  • Total Carbs

    19.1 g

  • Protein

    8.6 g

  • Fats

    11.6 g

175 cals

Low Carb Lemon Meringue Pie

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Ingredients

  • Almond flour

    Almond flour

    1 cup

  • Coconut flour

    Coconut flour

    5 tbsp

  • Powdered Erythritol (Icing Sugar)

    Powdered Erythritol (Icing Sugar)

    3 tbsp

  • Baking Aids Xanthan Gum

    Baking Aids Xanthan Gum

    0.5 tsp

  • Coarse Kosher Salt

    Coarse Kosher Salt

    0.5 tsp

  • Cream cheese

    Cream cheese

    2 oz

  • Raw egg

    Raw egg

    1 large

  • Apple cider vinegar

    Apple cider vinegar

    2 tsp

  • Canned coconut milk

    Canned coconut milk

    11 fl oz

  • Lemon juice

    Lemon juice

    0.75 cup

  • Powdered Erythritol (Icing Sugar)

    Powdered Erythritol (Icing Sugar)

    3 tbsp

  • Grass-Fed Beef Gelatin

    5 tsp

  • Water

    Water

    0.33 cup

  • Raw egg, white

    Raw egg, white

    3 large

  • Vanilla extract

    Vanilla extract

    0.25 tsp

  • Cream of tartar

    Cream of tartar

    0.25 tsp

  • Powdered Erythritol (Icing Sugar)

    Powdered Erythritol (Icing Sugar)

    3 tbsp

Recipe Steps

steps 8

45 min

  • Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 350 F (180 C). Combine the ingredients for the dough inside the bowl of a food processor. These ingredients include both flours, 3 tbsp powdered erythritol, ½ tsp xanthan gum, ½ tsp kosher salt, 4 oz butter, and 2 oz cream cheese. Pulse to combine. There should be butter and cream cheese pieces the size of a large pea.
    Step 1
  • Step 2

    Then, add in the egg and the apple cider vinegar. Pulse until the dough comes together. Remove the dough to a pie dish.
    Step 2
  • Step 3

    Press the dough evenly up the sides and on the bottom of the pie. If the dough is too warm to mold, chill the pie dish with the dough for 10 minutes and try again. Once formed, bake the crust for 12-14 minutes or until the crust is golden brown on the edges and the center of the crust is puffed and cooked.
    Step 3
  • Step 4

    Allow the crust to cool completely before adding the filling. To speed up the process, allow the crust to cool for 10 minutes at room temperature and then place it in the refrigerator to cool the rest of the way.
    Step 4
  • Step 5

    Once the crust is chilled, start combining the filling ingredients. Combine the gelatin in ⅓ cup of cool water. Stir to combine and then allow the mixture to hydrate for 5 minutes.
    Step 5
  • Step 6

    Combine the coconut milk, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and 1 cup of powdered erythritol in a mixing bowl. Heat the gelatin mixture in the microwave for 30 seconds or until dissolved. Add this to the lemon juice mixture and whisk well. Pour into the chilled crust. Allow the pie to chill overnight until firm.
    Step 6
  • Step 7

    The following day, whip the egg whites, cream of tartar, and vanilla extract in the bowl of a stand mixer. Whip on medium speed until the egg whites are frothy, then slowly add in ¼ cup of powdered erythritol.
    Step 7
  • Step 8

    Continue whipping until stiff peaks form. Place the whipped egg whites on top of the pie. Use a brûlée torch to brown the top of the pie lightly. Serve immediately.
    Step 8

Comments 2

  • Bev

    Bev 3 years ago

    QQ would it be possible to give the macros just for the curd? I am not a crust fan but would LOVE to have a tsp. of curd! Thanks.

    • josie0695

      josie0695 2 years ago

      Try copying the recipe to My Foods then delete all the ingredients except what is used to make the curd. The app will (I'm pretty certain) adjust the nutrition data for you. You can also adjust for the quantity of curd you want to make. Hope this helps.