Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

This rich and creamy Low Carb Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie is the perfect indulgence for anyone looking to satisfy their sweet tooth without the carbs. With a luscious peanut butter filling and a chocolatey crust, it's a decadent treat that feels guilt-free.

Ingredients

• Almond flour - 1/2 cup
• Cocoa powder - 2 tablespoons
• Butter (melted) - 3 tablespoons
• Granular erythritol - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - a pinch
• Cream cheese (softened) - 120 grams
• Natural peanut butter (unsweetened) - 2 tablespoons
• Heavy cream - 1/2 cup
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Dark chocolate (sugar-free, melted) - 30 grams

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, cocoa powder, melted butter, erythritol, and a pinch of salt. Mix until well combined.
3. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a small 6-inch pie pan to form the crust.
4. Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove and let it cool completely.
5. In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and natural peanut butter until smooth.
6. Gradually add the heavy cream and vanilla extract, continuing to mix until well combined and fluffy.
7. Pour the peanut butter filling into the cooled crust, spreading it evenly.
8. Drizzle the melted dark chocolate over the top of the pie and swirl it gently with a knife for decoration.
9. Chill the pie in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 360
• Protein: 9 g
• Carbs: 9 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 250 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 31 g
• Saturated Fat: 12 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for ketogenic diets.
• Contains healthy fats from almond flour and peanut butter, which can support heart health.

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