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Keto chocolate pie with toasted meringue topping.

Keto Chocolate Pie With Meringue

Paola Westbeek PhotoPaola Westbeek
Treat yourself to this stunning Keto Chocolate Pie With Meringue recipe. With a rich, sugar-free chocolate filling & billowy meringue, it's pure decadence.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 346 kcal

Ingredients
  

For The Base:

  • 1 cup erythritol
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 cups half-and-half
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 teaspoon xanthan gum
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pre-baked pie shell make sure it's keto-approved

For The Meringue:

  • 6 egg whites
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup erythritol

Instructions
 

To Make The Base:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • To a saucepan, add the erythritol, salt, and cocoa powder. Whisk to remove any lumps.
  • Add the half-and-half and egg yolks, and whisk to combine.
  • Turn the heat to medium and add the butter. Whisk constantly until the mixture begins to boil. This will take 15-20 minutes. Do not leave the the filling unattended or it will scorch. 
  • When the mixture begins to bubble, add the xanthan gum 1/4 teaspoon at a time, whisking after each addition. Let the mixture bubble and thicken as you keep whisking. It should thicken like a pudding. Do not overcook.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla. Pour the filling into your pie shell.

To Make The Meringue:

  • Add the egg whites to the bowl of a mixer. With the mixer on high, beat the egg whites with the cream of tartar and vanilla extract until they become slightly firm. 
  • With the mixer still on high, add the erythritol, a little a time. The meringue is done when it is firm and you can use the whisk to make peaks. It should hold its shape when done.
  • Top the pie with the meringue, making sure to seal the edges of the pie well. Use a knife or spatula to make peaks in the meringue.
  • Bake the pie for 5-10 minutes, or until the meringue is golden brown and set.
  • Let the pie cool completely before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 346kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 8gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 191mgFiber: 2g
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