Paleo S'mores Pudding Pie (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Crust
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1 1/2 cups fine almond flour
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1/4 cup blonde coconut sugar
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6 tablespoons melted ghee or salted butter
→ Chocolate Pudding
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1/3 cup maple syrup
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3 tablespoons tapioca starch
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1/3 cup cocoa powder
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Pinch of sea salt
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1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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2 ounces sea salt chocolate
→ Honeyed Marshmallow Meringue
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2 egg whites
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3 tablespoons honey
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1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
→ Optional Alternative Topping
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Marshmallows
# Instructions:
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Mix together the almond flour and coconut sugar until no lumps remain. Add the melted ghee or butter and mix until the mixture is sandy and starting to clump. Press the crust into a 9-inch pie plate. Use a tempered glass pie plate if making the meringue since it will need to go under the broiler. Refrigerate the crust while preparing the pudding.
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In a medium saucepan, whisk together the maple syrup, tapioca starch, cocoa powder, and sea salt until no lumps remain. Add the coconut milk and whisk again to combine.
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Cook the pudding over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until it comes to a simmer and thickens. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and chocolate until melted and fully incorporated.
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Pour the pudding into the prepared crust. Lightly oil a piece of plastic wrap and place it directly on the surface of the pudding to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate until set, 4-6 hours.
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If preparing the pie a day ahead, remove from refrigerator 45 minutes before applying and broiling the meringue.
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Whisk the egg whites and honey together in a double boiler over simmering water until they reach 145°F and become frothy. Transfer to a stand mixer, add the cream of tartar, and beat until the meringue is glossy and holds stiff peaks. Spread evenly over the pie, creating decorative peaks with the spatula.
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Preheat the broiler on low setting and position the oven rack one level below the middle. Broil the pie, watching constantly, until the meringue is golden brown, approximately 3 minutes.
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Instead of meringue, you can cover the surface with marshmallows and brown them using a kitchen torch.
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Serve the pie immediately after browning the topping.
# Notes:
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The pie filling can be prepared one day in advance
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A kitchen torch can be used as an alternative to broiling for browning the meringue
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Use a tempered glass pie dish if broiling the meringue