Keto Lemon Meringue Pie (Dairy-Free, Nut-Free)

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A simple keto lemon meringue pie that’s dairy-free, nut-free, and gluten-free. It’s perfect for a special treat any time there’s a craving for something a little sweet.

Although I’ve been staying away from sweets, I was looking for a new recipe to share for Easter. And, I’ve been thinking about doing a keto friendly lemon meringue pie for a while.

So, I modified the filling in my coconut key lime pie recipe slightly to make it dairy-free as the filling. Then, I added a low carb pie crust and a meringue topping.

What I came up with is a low carb lemon meringue pie that’s truly delightful! My favorite part is the lemon filling so next time I’m just going to make a batch of that.

I also love the taste of the Lakanto lemon monk fruit drops that I used in the recipe. The concentrated liquid sweetener has a clean sweet lemon flavor without any aftertaste like other low carb sweeteners.

Of course, you can use any sweetener you have on hand. But, I do recommend the concentrated kinds because they don’t have any sugar alcohols or fiber sweeteners which tend to bloat and cause gas.

The lemon flavoring of the monk fruit drops really enhances the lemon taste. So, if you decided to use a plain sweetener instead, definitely add in some lemon extract or lemon rind.

You can also use lemon stevia drops in the filling, but you may need to add slightly more. I find the monk fruit drops to be more concentrated and I prefer using it over stevia.

For the pie crust, I used my coconut flour based recipe. But, a low carb graham cracker style crust works well too like the one in this low carb cheesecake.

The weather is finally starting to warm up here in Southern New England. This keto lemon custard pie is a great way to celebrate the start of spring.

Or, you can use an almond flour pie crust. Personally, I like to use coconut flour because it’s less inflammatory. And, the carbs in coconut flour vs. carbs in almond flour aren’t much different.

In fact, I’m already starting a list of recipe ideas I’d like to share this summer. That way, I can focus on fall and holiday recipes when summer is here.

Most blogs plan recipes out months in advance. But, since I’ve been juggling working a full-time engineering job while doing this blog, I haven’t been able to do that.

However, I’m finally taking the plunge into full-time blogging in a couple days. So, I’m hoping to have the time to work on additional blog projects very soon.

Because I’ve tried to stay away from sweets, I haven’t been posting too many dessert recipes lately. But, I know that many just starting out need keto friendly treats to help them break away from sugar.

That’s why you’ll see more sweet recipes like this keto lemon pie with meringue being posted. I still recommend reserving them only for occasional treats, though.

The problem with eating sweet foods is that they can impact the hunger hormones ghrelin and leptin. This makes a person overeat after eating things that are sweet. And it’s a big reason why people can’t stick to a diet.

It’s a big issue for me when I indulge in keto desserts. I find myself binge eating afterwords because I have a false sense of hunger being triggered. And, I end up putting on excess weight.

That’s why I did so well when I went a month on a strict AIP elimination diet where I completely eliminated any sweet foods. Even though I ate every time I was hungry, I was able to shed six pounds in only a few weeks.

It’s tough to stay away from amazing sweets when you are developing dessert recipes. But, I’m going to try and have a little more self control and start giving them away.

So, I’m going to look for some places that I can start donating food too. I’ll have more time to do that while I’m doing blog work full-time.

And, I’d like to spend less time working. One thing that’s going to help is that I’ll no longer be spending a day in the car commuting. That alone will save me five hours a week!

I ended up taking this delicious low carb lemon meringue pie to a family birthday party. That way, I didn’t end up eating the whole pie myself.

One of the things I’ve been wanting to do is write a cookbook. However, I’ll be surrounded by amazing food for months while developing more recipes. So, I’ll need to keep my eating under control.

I’m sure I can find others to help me out and finish off the food. My family usually eats everything but the dessert recipes. That’s another reason why I cut back on them.

Other Low Carb Pie Recipes

If you’re looking for more keto dessert pies, be sure to check out these recipes:

• Lemon Coconut Pie combines the fresh tart lemon with sweet coconut in a classic custard pie.
• Low Carb Pecan Pie has a lot less carbs than the traditional Southern pie but it’s just as tasty.
• Keto Peanut Butter Pie requires no baking so prep time is easily done in about 15 minutes.
• Crustless Coconut Custard Pie is a breeze to make as there no need to make a crust.
• Keto Key Lime Pie is a delicious citrus flavored dessert that’s low-carb and nut free.

Printable Recipe

To make this classic meringue pie, you’ll need the following kitchen items:

• Medium mixing bowl
• Pie pan
• Pie shield
• Electric Mixer
• Stand Mixer

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Low Carb Lemon Custard Pie with Meringue

Author: Lisa MarcAurele

5 from 1 vote

A simple low carb lemon meringue pie that’s dairy-free, nut-free, and gluten-free. It’s perfect for a special treat any time there’s a craving for something a little sweet. 

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Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time20 mins

Total Time30 mins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

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Servings 12 people

Calories 165

Ingredients

• ▢ 1 coconut flour pie crust unbaked
• ▢ 1 cup coconut milk canned
• ▢ ¼ cup lemon juice
• ▢ ½ teaspoon lemon monk fruit drops or ½ cup sweetener plus ½ teaspoon lemon extract
• ▢ 3 large eggs separated
• ▢ 1 teaspoon glucomannan powder or 2-3 teaspoons of xanthan or guar gum
• ▢ ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
• ▢ ¼ cup low carb sugar substitute

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Instructions

• Bake pie crust at 400°F for 10 minutes. Set aside.
• In medium mixing bowl, blend coconut milk, lemon juice, lemon monk fruit, 3 egg yolks, and glucomannon with electric mixer.
• Spread filling into baked pie crust. Shield edges with foil or a pie shield.
• In a clean mixing bowl with clean beater, whip the 3 egg whites with the vanilla extract and cream of tartar at medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add the low carb granular sweetener a little at a time on high speed until stiff glossy peaks form.
• Spread over lemon filling and make several peaks with the back of a spoon.
• Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes. Cool on rack before refrigerating.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 165 | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 161mg | Potassium: 69mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 345IU | Vitamin C: 2.1mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1.2mg

Additional Info

Net Carbs: 6 g | % Carbs: 14.8 % | % Protein: 7.4 % | % Fat: 77.8 % | SmartPoints: 7

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