
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
• 1 pre-baked low-carb pie crust
• 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 3 egg yolks
• 1/2 cup sugar-free sweetener
• 1/2 cup sugar-free semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp xanthan gum
• 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 4–6 hours until set.
Nutrition (per slice):
• Calories: Approximately 200
• Carbohydrates: 5g
• Fiber: 1g
• Protein: 3g
• Fat: 18g (mostly from healthy unsaturated fats)