Joe’s Paleo Chocolate Pie – Serenity Kids

Joe’s Paleo Chocolate Pie

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Let’s be real, the most important thing on any Thanksgiving menu is obviously the pie (or two or three). For me, dessert just simply isn’t dessert without chocolate! Anyone else hate pumpkin pie as much as me? Growing up, my mom always made my FAVORITE chocolate pie; she would use instant pudding mix, (which unfortunately is full of icky ingredients I no longer eat). I thought I may never be able to have her infamous chocolate pie again…until my mom and I collaborated on a healthier version without the pre-packaged pudding mix and made with whole food ingredients—in fact, it’s paleo! I’m so excited to share my “Paleo Chocolate Pie” that reminds me so much of home and my childhood. There are NEVER any leftovers of this gem, so here’s your fair warning that you may want to prep two (so you have some for breakfast of course).

Joe’s Paleo Chocolate Pie

INGREDIENTS

• 3 egg yolks, slightly beaten
• Two 1oz. squares of unsweetened chocolate, melted
• 2 cups coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons raw, local honey
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons arrowroot powder
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 tablespoon Stevia
• Elana's Pantry 9” pre-baked paleo pie crust

DIRECTIONS

1. Following the directions on the pie crust, cook until done and remove from the oven. Set aside until the end of this recipe.
2. Set aside the slightly beaten egg yolks in a small bowl.
3. In a small pan, melt chocolate on medium heat, stirring constantly making sure not to burn.
4. Add coconut milk to the melted chocolate pan.
5. Stir in stevia, honey, and salt (taste mixture and add more sweetener if desired); stir this mixture over medium-high heat until bubbly, then remove from heat. Turn burner to low heat.
6. Add your beaten egg yolks to the chocolate mixture slowly, careful not to curdle the eggs, and cook for two more minutes, stirring constantly.
7. Stir in arrowroot powder to thicken your pie filling mixture (add more arrowroot powder if you want to thicken the filling more). Consistency should reach your desired filling thickness because it won’t set anymore once chilled.
8. Add vanilla extract and stir. Let sit for two minutes.
9. Pour your filling mixture into the cooled/cooked pie crust.
10. To prevent a film from forming on the surface of the filling itself, put waxed paper directly on top of the hot filling and let set.
11. Refrigerate until ready to serve (at least a few hours).
12. Serve with our sugar-free whipped cream.

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