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10 Keto Pie Recipes: Sweet & Savory

10 Keto Pie Recipes: Sweet & Savory

Pie is one of those foods I didn’t think I’d be eating much of after going keto. Turns out I was wrong. Whether it’s a slab of chocolate silk pie after dinner or a chicken pot pie I packed for lunch, pies have stayed in my rotation in a way I didn’t expect. The trick is the crust. Once you figure out a keto-friendly crust that actually holds together, and I’ve had my share that didn’t, almost anything is fair game.

This list covers both sides of the pie world. Sweet: strawberry cream, caramel pecan, lemon meringue, chocolate peanut butter. Savory: shepherd’s pie with cauliflower mash, a hearty pot pie that uses turkey leftovers, a buffalo chicken skillet pie that’s become a weeknight staple. And a keto apple pie made with zucchini that I was skeptical about until I tasted it.

All 10 are worth making. If I had to pick one to start with, I’d go straight to the caramel pecan pie: it tastes like something from a Thanksgiving table, not like a keto substitute.

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1. Keto Strawberry Cream Pie

Per serving: 175 cal | 16.7g fat | 2.8g net carbs | 3.0g protein

Frozen strawberries set in a cream filling over a buttery almond flour crust: this one looks like something you’d see at a bakery. The filling is silky and holds a clean slice without falling apart, which took me a couple of tries to get right. Key is making sure the cream cheese is fully softened before mixing; cold cream cheese leaves lumps that no amount of blending fixes.

At 2.8g net carbs per slice, it’s one of the lighter desserts on this list. Strawberries bring in a small amount of vitamin C along with natural sweetness, so there’s no need for much added sweetener.

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Keto Strawberry Cream Pie

2. Chocolate Silk Keto Pie Recipe

Per serving: 453 cal | 42.8g fat | 5.5g net carbs | 8.7g protein

A chocolate silk pie that actually earns the name: the filling is actually dense, the kind where one slice is enough and you know it. The almond flour crust toasts up golden-brown and adds a faint nuttiness that works with the dark chocolate. I’ve made this for people who don’t do keto and it disappears fast.

Dark chocolate carries a solid magnesium hit, and almond flour contributes vitamin E, so the crust isn’t just filler. At 5.5g net carbs per serving, it fits easily into a standard keto day.

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Chocolate Silk Keto Pie Recipe

3. Keto Mini Chicken Pot Pies

Per serving: 443 cal | 36.2g fat | 5.0g net carbs | 23.3g protein

Mini portions make these easier to pack for lunch and reheat better than a full-size pie. The filling has real depth: chicken, vegetables, and a cream-based sauce that stays thick when reheated rather than turning watery. I usually double the batch on a Saturday and have them sorted for most of the week.

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Keto Mini Chicken Pot Pies

4. Keto Apple Pie

Per serving: 262 cal | 22.7g fat | 6.0g net carbs | 7.1g protein

Using zucchini instead of apples sounds like a stretch, and I’ll be honest: I was not convinced until I ate it. The zucchini picks up the cinnamon and sweetener while baking, softens to exactly the right texture, and you actually cannot tell the difference once it’s in the pie. The flaky keto pastry is the real standout here; it’s one of the better keto doughs I’ve worked with.

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Keto Apple Pie

5. Keto Shepherd’s Pie

Per serving: 536 cal | 44.3g fat | 8.3g net carbs | 22.8g protein

Ground lamb, well-seasoned, under a thick layer of cauliflower mash that gets golden-brown on top in the oven. My first attempt at the cauli topping came out too wet: it slid off and pooled around the sides instead of sitting on top cleanly. The fix was squeezing out as much moisture from the cauliflower as possible before mashing, then spreading it on thick right before it went into the oven.

Lamb is a strong source of heme iron, the form the body absorbs most efficiently, useful to know if you’re tracking micronutrients on keto. At 44g of fat per serving, this is one of the higher-fat options on the list and keeps hunger down for hours.

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Keto Shepherd’s Pie

6. Luscious Caramel Pecan Pie

Per serving: 334 cal | 32.1g fat | 2.9g net carbs | 6.4g protein

Pecan pie was the dessert I thought I’d never get right on keto. The sugar-free caramel is the whole game: get that part wrong and the filling either stays too runny or turns grainy when it cools. After several attempts with different sweeteners, I landed on a version that sets properly and doesn’t have that cooling aftertaste. At 2.9g net carbs per slice, it’s one of the lowest-carb options on this list.

Pecans are high in monounsaturated fat and carry manganese, copper, and biotin, nutrients that tend to drop on calorie-restricted diets. One slice pulls real weight nutritionally.

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Luscious Caramel Pecan Pie

7. Hearty Pot Pie

Per serving: 214 cal | 18.1g fat | 3.1g net carbs | 8.2g protein

This was the recipe that convinced me keto pie crust was worth figuring out. Turkey leftovers, a savory filling, and a crust that came closer to traditional than anything I’d made at that point. The og:description on the recipe page says it well: it really is the closest I’ve gotten to a traditional pie crust, and it happened almost by accident when I was working through a post-Thanksgiving pile of leftovers.

Check out the keto pie crust recipe if you want the standalone version: it works for both sweet and savory applications.

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Hearty Pot Pie

8. Keto Lemon Meringue Custard

Per serving: 350 cal | 34.5g fat | 3.2g net carbs | 5.7g protein

No crust means no fussing with dough, and the toasted meringue on top is the whole presentation. The lemon curd underneath is tart enough to cut through the sweet meringue without tipping either way.

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Keto Lemon Meringue Custard

9. Keto Buffalo Chicken Skillet Pie

Per serving: 807 cal | 61.6g fat | 7.4g net carbs | 53.2g protein

Hot sauce, chicken, cheese, and a skillet: this one gets done faster than almost anything else on the list. The crust bakes up with a crispy edge and a slightly softer center, which works better than you’d think. At 807 calories and 53g of protein per serving, it’s a full meal.

Buffalo sauce is built on cayenne, and capsaicin, the compound that makes hot peppers hot, may support metabolism and help reduce appetite between meals.

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Keto Buffalo Chicken Skillet Pie

10. Keto Chocolate Peanut Butter Tarts

Per serving: 331 cal | 28.4g fat | 5.0g net carbs | 9.0g protein

Each tart is a single portion of dark chocolate and peanut butter set in a small shell. They’re filling in a way that makes sense once you see 28g of fat per serving on the label. The peanut butter filling stays soft and the chocolate shell snaps. Good with coffee.

Peanuts provide biotin, copper, and manganese, minerals that don’t always get attention on keto but matter for energy metabolism. If you want more info on fitting nut-based desserts into your macros, the keto calculator is the right starting point.

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Keto Chocolate Peanut Butter Tarts

More Keto Pie Recipes to Try

If the main list left you wanting more, here are some additional pie recipes from the site worth bookmarking.

  • Chicken ‘Pot Pie’ Casserole: Looking to make a chicken pot pie, but don’t want to put in the effort to make the crust? Me too.
  • Dairy Free Keto Chocolate Silk Pie: The main ingredient is coconut cream, which can add coconut flavor, but it is paired perfectly with 70% dark chocolate that is both keto friendly and vegan.
  • Keto Chicken Pot Pie Soup: Get all the flavors of a classic chicken pot pie in a comforting soup form, with this keto chicken pot pie soup dish.
  • Keto Fish Pie: Keto Fish Pie is the ultimate British comfort food, featuring golden, cheesy cauliflower mash that’s every bit as satisfying as traditional potato.
  • Keto Lemon Curd Pie: Get in some extra servings of healthy fats with this tart and tangy keto lemon curd cake/pie.
  • Keto No Bake Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake: These little morsels are a mixture between a cheesecake and a mousse.
  • Keto Peanut Butter Silk Pie: Just because you’re on a keto diet doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a good dessert! If you’re craving a peanut butter-and-chocolate treat but you don’t.
  • Keto Pecan Pie Cookies: Transform the rich, decadent essence of a classic Southern pecan pie into a perfectly portioned.
  • Keto Pork Pie Recipe: This pork pie recipe is quick, tasty & keto friendly, making it ideal for a perfect low carb snack for after a workout when following a keto lifestyle.
  • Pumpkin Pecan Pie Ice Cream: The flavors of Pumpkin Pecan Pie Ice Cream are really great together.
  • Keto Pumpkin Pie Fat Bomb Recipes: With all of the Halloween & Thanksgiving festivities you maybe craving a pumpkin pie, Ruled Me have developed a keto friendly pumpkin pie fat bomb recipe.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I use as a keto pie crust instead of regular flour?

Almond flour and coconut flour are the two most common options, and they behave differently: almond flour produces a crumbly, shortbread-style crust while coconut flour is denser and needs more binding fat. I’ve tested both; for a standalone guide to ratios and technique, the keto pie crust recipe on the site walks through it in detail. Most of the recipes in this list use almond flour as the base.

Are pies hard to make on keto if I’m just starting out?

The savory ones are actually easier: the shepherd’s pie and pot pies don’t require precise crust work and are more forgiving. Sweet keto pies can take a couple of attempts to get the texture right, especially anything with a baked crust. If you’re new to keto baking, start with the keto flour guide to understand how each flour behaves before you try the more involved recipes.

How many net carbs are in a typical slice of keto pie?

It varies a lot depending on whether it’s sweet or savory and what’s in the filling. The recipes in this list range from 2.8g net carbs per slice (strawberry cream pie) up to 8.3g (shepherd’s pie). The pecan pie comes in at 2.9g, which is low given how rich it is. Tracking your totals against your daily limit is the right approach. The keto carb tracking guide covers how to do that accurately.

Can I make keto apple pie without apples?

Yes, the version on this list uses zucchini, which absorbs cinnamon and sweetener during baking and gets soft in the same way apple slices do. It’s one of those substitutions that sounds unlikely but works. The keto apple pie recipe has the full technique, including the pastry that makes it convincing.

What’s the best keto pie for meal prep?

The mini chicken pot pies are built for it: individually portioned, easy to reheat, and they hold up in the fridge for 3-4 days. The shepherd’s pie also reheats well and the cauliflower topping doesn’t get soggy. For more batch-cooking ideas that fit a keto macro split, the keto meal plan page has weekly structures worth looking at.

Putting It All Together: Sweet and Savory Keto Pies

If you’re new to keto pies, start with the mini chicken pot pies or the shepherd’s pie: both are lower-effort and don’t require mastering a sweet dough. For dessert, the caramel pecan pie or chocolate silk pie are the most reliable crowd-pleasers. Once you’re comfortable with how keto crusts behave, the keto apple pie (the zucchini one) is worth trying just to see how well the substitution works.

For your convenience, here are the links to all the recipes I covered in this roundup:

Ready to get started? Use our free keto calculator to find your ideal macros, and check out our keto meal plan for a full week of delicious low-carb recipes.

The recipes and nutritional information in this post are shared for informational purposes. If you have health conditions or concerns about the keto diet, please talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian before making changes to your diet.

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By Craig Clarke, Founder & Keto Diet Practitioner
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