Mayan Dark Chocolate Pie

Name: Mayan Dark Chocolate Pie
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 118 milliliters agave nectar (can sub maple syrup, if preferred); 0 teaspoons cayenne pepper (for some noticeable heat, use the full 1/4 teaspoon); 237 milliliters cocoa powder; 118 milliliters coconut flour; 30 milliliters original coconut milk beverage (such as So Delicious Dairy Free Original); 473 milliliters vanilla coconut milk beverage (such as So Delicious Dairy Free Vanilla); 59 milliliters coconut oil; 5 Tbsps cornstarch; 177 milliliters finely ground almonds (can use almond meal or almond flour); 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 2 Tbsps vanilla extract; 79 milliliters cold water

This gluten free and vegan recipe serves 8. One serving contains 265 calories, 5g of protein, and 16g of fat. Plenty of people made this recipe, and 1334 would say it hit the spot. Head to the store and pick up coconut flour, water, cornstarch, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 1 hour.

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375ºF.

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Oven

Combine all of the pie crust ingredients in a bowl, and mix thoroughly with a fork until crumbly.Mash the dough together (with your hands) until it is thoroughly kneaded together and you can form it into a rough ball (it may still be a little crumbly).

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Pie Crust

Dough

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Bowl

Place the ball in a greased 9-inch pie plate. Using your fingers patiently mash the crust down until it completely and evenly covers the entire pie plate. Set aside while you make the filling.

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Crust

Combine the coconut milk beverage, cocoa, sweetener, and vanilla in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until the cocoa is dissolved and the mixture comes to a slow boil.

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Coconut Milk Beverage

Sweetener

Vanilla

Cocoa Powder

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Sauce Pan

Add the cayenne and stir thoroughly.In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch in the cold water until dissolved. Briskly whisk the mixture into your saucepan.Turn the heat down to low and continue to cook, while whisking for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the pudding becomes thick and heavy.

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Corn Starch

Ground Cayenne Pepper

Water

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Whisk

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Bowl

Pour the pudding into your prepared pie crust, smoothing it out as needed.

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Pie Crust

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top of the pie becomes dark and crater like.Allow the pie to cool off for an hour or two before serving with dairy-free ice cream or fresh fruit, if desired.

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Fresh Fruit