"Healthy" Chocolate Pie Recipe
Everyone loves a decadent dessert but as we're recovering from the holiday feasts and fêtes, we wanted to experiment with a healthier version of chocolate pie. Using superfoods dark chocolate and avocado, it is served in a gluten-free almond crust too. Feel free to indulge without the guilt!
And if you don't want to fuss with making a crust, you can easily substitute a pre-made, store-bought one. Plus, you can add so many different toppings to give it your own unique flavor combo.
Prep-Time: 15 mins.
Cook Time: 15 mins. (plus overnight cooling time)
Servings: 1 pie (about 6 slices)
Difficulty: Low
Supplies:
- Fontana Forni USA oven (if making gluten-free pie crust below)
- Pie pan (or pre-made crust)
- Large mixing bowl
- Spatula
- Food processor
Ingredients:
- 1 almond flour pie crust (gluten-free)
- 185 g melted dark chocolate chips (regular or dairy free)
- 80 g maple syrup
- 240 g avocado (peeled & pitted; approx. 1 or 2 avocados depending on size)
- 220 g cooked sweet potato (peeled)
- 15 g dark cocoa powder
- 1 pinch of salt
- 35 g powdered sugar
- Ganache topping (optional)
- 125 g dark chocolate chips
- 30 g coconut oil
- Sprinkle top with chopped nuts (hazelnut, almonds, etc.)
Directions:
1.) Combine all ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth and creamy.
2.) Pour into pre-cooked almond-flour crust and smooth out.
3.) Place pie in refrigerator overnight (or 3 hours in Freezer) until set.
4.) For the optional ganache topping, melt chocolate chips and oil together using a microwave or water bath.
4.) Pour ganache topping over the pie and place back in the refrigerator to set for at least 1 hour. You can also leave it overnight.
5.) To serve, dust pie with cocoa powder and nuts if desired.
Buon Appetito!
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