Do you have a chocolate lover in the house? Is that chocolate lover you? Guess what? We are about to share a recipe with you that is going to blow your mind.
This dessert is chocolatey, sweet and absolutely mouth watering, yet it’s completely low carb and keto friendly.
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Keto Mississippi Mud Pie
Many of us tend to think that eating healthy means that we have to forgo desserts like this which are typically sugar laden and guilt inducing. However, that is no longer the case!
Once you taste this dessert, you truly are going to be shocked that it is actually keto friendly and not weighed down by unhealthy ingredients.
Let’s be honest here. Most of us love a decadent dessert every once in a while and many of us want that to be chocolate! What could be more chocolate focused than mud pie?! Part pie, part brownie, part oooey gooey goodness!
What is Needed to Make Keto Mud Pie?
If you are ready to have your chocolate cravings cured, be sure to have the following ingredients ready to go to become a dessert pro:
How to Make Keto Mud Pie
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
In a mixing bowl beat together the ingredients for the crust until well combined. Place the mixture into a well greased pie plate.
Wet your hands slightly, and press the crust into the bottom and up the sides of the pie plate. Bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through and browned. Let the crust cool.
Blend together the cream cheese, sour cream, cocoa powder, 1 cup sweetener, and vanilla until smooth. In a bowl that is microwave safe, heat the chocolate chips and 3 tablespoons of butter until melted and smooth.
Blend the chocolate mixture into the filling until well combined.
Spread the filling into the crust.
Beat together the whipped topping ingredients until your desired consistency has formed. Spread the whipped topping over the filling.
Sprinkle with additional chocolate chips if desired. Chill the pie for 4 hours before serving.
How Long Does it Take to Make Keto Mississippi Mud Pie?
If you are craving a delicious chocolate dessert, but you are worried that this pie will be too much work and will take too long, don’t feat! With a prep time of just 20 minutes and a cook time of 25 minutes or less, you can be enjoying this in less than an hour!
How Many Carbs Are in This Keto Mississippi Mud Pie?
This keto Mississippi Mud Pie has just 6 net carbs. Whereas a typical version of mud pie contains up to 85 carbs per serving.
This recipe makes 10 servings.
What is Keto Mississippi Mud Pie?
Mississippi Mud Pie is a rich, chocolatey dessert that is made from whipped cream, chocolate, pudding, cake, pie crust, and more deliciousness. This dessert is built in layers. A Keto Mississippi Mud Pie is the same thing, only made with keto friendly ingredients.
You might also hear this dessert called simply keto mud pie, Keto Chocolate Lasagna, or Mississippi Mud Cake.
What Changes Can Be Made to This Keto Mud Pie?
If you are looking for ways to switch up this keto mud pie recipe, here are some of the most common changes we have seen.
Make it Nut Free
You can swap out the almond flour with Sunflower Seed flour if you need to avoid nuts in this recipe.
Leave Off the Crust
If you prefer a crust-free dessert, you can do it. The baking portion becomes a little more difficult and the dessert is most definitely messier, but still delicious!
What Drinks to Serve Keto Mud Pie With
I love a good chocolate dessert to be paired with coffee or other hot drink. Not really sure why, but wow does it taste good together! Here are some favorite pairings:
Keto Spiked Hot Chocolate – If you are looking to enjoy an adult drinks with your dessert, this keto spiked hot chocolate makes a delicious addition to Keto Mud Pie.
Keto Dalgona Coffee – This keto dalgona coffee is as beautiful as it is delicious and pairs well with a good chocolate dessert.
Chocolate Bulletproof Coffee – If you love coffee and dessert, you should definitely try this chocolate bulletproof coffee with your mud pie!
How to Store Keto Mississippi Mud Pie
If you find yourself with leftover Keto Mississippi Mud Pie, lucky!! Seriously though, make sure to wrap it tightly or keep it in a sealed, airtight container and keep it in the fridge for up to 5 days.
You can also keep this in the freezer for up to one month. I have found the best results by wrapping it tightly and then placing it in an airtight container in the freezer.
Keto Mud Pie
Equipment
Ingredients
For the crust
- 1 ½ cup almond flour
- 3 ounces cream cheese softened
- 4 tablespoons butter softened
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon xanthan gum
For the filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 cup low carb powdered sugar substitute
- 3 tablespoons butter
- ⅓ cup keto chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the whipped cream topping
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup low carb powdered sugar substitute
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- In a mixing bowl beat together the ingredients for the crust until well combined.
- Place the mixture into a well greased pie plate. Wet your hands slightly, and press the crust into the bottom and up the sides of the pie plate.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through and browned.
- Let the crust cool.
- Blend together the cream cheese, sour cream, cocoa powder, 1 cup sweetener and vanilla until smooth.
- In a bowl that is microwave safe, heat the chocolate chips and 3 tablespoons butter until melted and smooth.
- Blend the chocolate mixture into the filling until well combined.
- Spread the filling into the crust.
- Beat together the whipped topping ingredients until your desired consistency has formed.
- Spread the whipped topping over the filling.
- Sprinkle with additional chocolate chips if desired.
- Chill the pie for 4 hours before serving.
Nutrition
Trina Krug is a Holistic Nutritionist, Integrative Health Coach and host of the Carbless Conversations Podcast. With a Master’s Degree in Complementary and Alternative Medicine, her single mission in life is to facilitate self-healing in herself and those around her through awareness, lifestyle shifts and low-carb eating. As a current Doctor of Science student, she continues her studies in functional nutrition.