DIY: Dark Chocolate Paleo Pie with a Perfect Flaky Crust

I’m a die-hard fan of dark chocolate…. That’s because of its revitalizing properties. I have discovered that whenever I eat dark chocolate I get a good boost. Even a tiny square of it satisfy my cravings for something sweet that in turn insists me for impulsively making ‘Paleofied’ treats on regular basis.

Summer is a great time for making such threats, and when it comes to summer holidays, I can’t stop myself from making such recipes. For all of the Paleo chocoholics out there – a delight!, I’ve got an exciting recipe for your – Dark Chocolate Paleo Pie with Fluky Crust.

Dark Chocolate Paleo Pie: A Great Food

A dark chocolate isn’t a classic staple. Do you know that it has a myriad of health benefits? It’s good for lowering blood pressure, improves the functioning of the brain, and lowers the risk of strokes and heart attacks. If dark chocolate is accompanied by a paleo diet, then it’s become mouth-watering. Besides, it is good for overall health as well. Let’s discuss why?

Let’s have a look at some of the ingredients used in this recipe and their benefits:

Coconut Cream: The coconut cream is high fiber content and is rich in Vitamins – B, C, and E. the Vitamin B helps to form red blood cells and burn calories from food into usable energy. Also, it helps to prevent you from anemia. Both of the Vitamins C and E are antioxidants, C facilitates the tissue growth and repair and E protects healthy tissues from radical damage.

Cacao Powder: It is a powerful superfood that has the ability to stimulate bowel function, enhances the functioning of the kidney, and improves the digestion. It contains antioxidants, minerals, vitamins, and amino acids that help in losing weight, improves your memory, and reduces the risk of heart disease. The high content of iron, flavonoids, potassium, and magnesium present in this powder, energize your body.

Coconut Oil: It is a calorically-dense source of energy. It contains 116 calories and 14gms of fat (out of which 12 are saturated). It is a great substitute for unhealthy, manmade spreads and oil. It comes with a plenty of health benefits that can improve your mental health, revamp your lifestyle, and helps you to stay strong and fit.

Make a Perfect Flaky Crust with a Blender

Preparing a perfect crust is as simple as making a pie. Mix all the ingredients and blend it well. Make sure that the mixture should not be overmixed. If you want that this recipe should have a perfect texture, the thickness of the crust should be at least ½ a centimeter thick. Also, ensure to make use of a correct size pan.

Preparation

Ingredients Used For the Filling Purpose

• 1/2 cup of cacao powder
• 1/3 cup of honey
• 1 cup of coconut oil
• 1 cup of cream
• Almond flakes (is optional)
• Ingredients for Preparing Crust
• 1/3 cup of honey
• 3/4 cups of shredded coconut (unsweetened)
• 2 ¼ cup of the almond flour
• 1/3 cup of coconut oil (melted)

Note: Some extra coconut oil can be used for greasing

Directions to Use:

1. Heat up the microwave to 350oF.
2. Lubricate 9-inch frying pan with some more coconut oil.
3. For making the crust, put the almond flour, coconut oil, honey, and shredded coconut, in a blender and blend it till the point coarse scraps are formed.
4. Move the mixture to the dish and evenly spread the batter at the sides and bottom of the dish.
5. Bake in the center of the microwave oven until it becomes firm and golden-brown around 15-20 minutes.
6. Take it out from the oven and let it cool.
7. For making the filling, pour all the ingredients in a frying pan and heat it on a simmer. Stir it continuously till it becomes combined.
8. Move the mixture into a mixer and mix it for at least 2 to 3 minutes on high.
9. Put the filling into the cooled crust and refrigerate it for least 4 hours.
10. You can decorate your dish with almond pieces if you want, cut and serve.

Final Words

I enjoyed eating this recipe a lot! It’s delicious! Make this yummy recipe for your summer vacations and enjoy! Feel free to comment after trying out this recipe. If you know some other exciting recipe you can share with me.

Author Bio:

Jeremy Hill is one of the USA’s most innovative and forward thinking Food & Eating blogger. He particularly focuses his talents to take the stress out of eating and enjoy the healthy, satisfying and tasty food. Currently, he is writing for chocolate.org, selling Dark Chocolate Online. Jeremy is an inspiration in the kitchen and is committed to bringing the Chocolate approach to your tables. Jeremy is the go-to person for anyone wishing to make practical, real and life-lasting changing their relationship with food, eating, and cooking.