Keto Chocolate Pie With Meringue
This swoonworthy Keto Chocolate Pie With Meringue is as impressive as it is delicious.
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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