chocolate pots de crème

November 12th, 2009 § 0

choc pots de creme

Desserts like these show that you can have your low carb treats and eat them too. Custards are great because they don’t require much change to the recipe, and the cooking process dissolves the erythritol, getting rid of that cooling sensation that many of us simply aren’t big fans of.

choc pots de creme

As always, with a dish like this that has chocolate front and center, use good quality chocolate. You don’t have to spend your savings, however. Most grocery stores (that I’ve seen, anyway) carry Lindt Excellence, which is fabulous and affordable.

For anyone who hates using a water bath when baking a custard, this recipe is for you. You’ll have to stand at the stove and stir for about ten minutes, but that’s a small price to pay for not having to wrestle with a large pan filled with hot water.

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This make-ahead dessert would be a fabulous end to a holiday dinner.

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peanut butter silk pie

November 5th, 2009 § 0

peanut butter silk pie

I confess, I made this particular pie a few months back. But, because it’s both sugar-free and gluten-free, I simply had to share the recipe here.

Rich desserts tend to be the easiest to de-carb while maintaining all of the flavor you’ve come to expect. Because these desserts get most of their flavor from fat, rather than starch or sugar, they maintain their flavor and structure.

peanut butter silk pie

I’ve served this pie to those not watching their diets, so it’s a great treat for everyone.

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