A nostalgic recipe gets a keto makeover! With just 3 simple ingredients, this pie is silky, chocolatey, and indulgent — without the sugar overload.
🥘 Recipe Card
Servings & Timing
- Yield: 8 slices
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 55–60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
Dietary Badges:
- Keto
- Low-Carb
- Gluten-Free (if using almond flour crust or crustless)
✅ Ingredients
For the Filling
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup sugar-free chocolate frosting or ½ cup unsweetened cocoa + ½ cup keto sweetener of choice
For the Crust Options (Choose One):
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Low-Carb Almond Crust:
- 1 ½ cups almond flour
- ¼ cup butter, melted
- 2 tbsp powdered keto sweetener
- Pinch of salt
- Shortcut Option: Use a store-bought low-carb pie shell (~13 net carbs per slice, depending on brand)
- Crustless Option: Simply pour filling into a greased pie dish for a fuss-free version.
📖 Instructions
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Preheat Oven
Preheat to 350°F (175°C). -
Make the Crust (if using)
- Mix almond flour, melted butter, sweetener, and salt until crumbly.
- Press evenly into a pie dish. Bake 8–10 minutes until lightly golden.
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Mix Filling
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Add eggs and sugar-free chocolate frosting (or cocoa + sweetener).
- Mix until silky and well blended.
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Assemble & Bake
- Pour filling into prepared crust (or directly into greased dish if crustless).
- Bake for 55–60 minutes, until set and slightly puffed.
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Cool & Chill
- Let cool completely.
- Refrigerate at least 2 hours for best texture.
🔑 Notes & Tips
- Sweetness is adjustable — taste batter before baking and add more sweetener if needed.
- Make it richer with a splash of heavy cream.
- Great topped with keto whipped cream and shaved sugar-free chocolate.
🌟 Variations
- Nutty Crust: Use crushed pecans instead of almond flour.
- Mocha Twist: Add 1 tsp instant coffee powder to the filling.
- Festive Version: Stir in ½ tsp peppermint extract for holiday flair.
❄️ Storage
- Fridge: Store covered for up to 5 days.
- Freezer: Freeze slices individually up to 2 months. Thaw overnight before serving.
💌 Final Notes
This Keto Chocolate Pie is proof that simple is sometimes best. With its silky texture and rich chocolate flavor, it’s an easy dessert that feels indulgent but keeps you on track.
