
Indulge in a guilt-free dessert with this diabetic-friendly chocolate cream pie.
It’s a heavenly treat that’s low in carbs and sugar, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while keeping blood sugar levels in check.
Enjoy the rich, smooth chocolate filling nestled in a buttery crust without any of the worry.
Ingredients
โข 1 pre-baked low-carb pie crust
โข 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
โข 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
โข 3 egg yolks
โข 1/2 cup sugar-free sweetener
โข 1/2 cup sugar-free semi-sweet chocolate chips
โข 2 tsp vanilla extract
โข 1/4 tsp xanthan gum
โข 2 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine sweetener, heavy cream, and almond milk. Heat until simmering, stirring frequently.
- In a bowl, whisk egg yolks.
- Gradually add xanthan gum, whisking until smooth.
- Temper the yolks by slowly adding 1 cup of the hot milk mixture, whisking constantly.
- Return the yolk mixture to the saucepan.
- Whisk until it thickens and gently boils.
- Remove from heat.
- Stir in butter, chocolate chips, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour into the crust.
- Chill for 4โ6 hours until set.
Nutrition (per slice):
โข Calories: Approximately 200
โข Carbohydrates: 5g
โข Fiber: 1g
โข Protein: 3g
โข Fat: 18g (mostly from healthy unsaturated fats)