Thursday, January 23, 2014

Special Ingredient Chocolate Pie

So...it's the later part of January. How are those resolutions going? I know most of us are trying to get our healthy on, but it doesn't stop our brain from telling us to EAT CHOCOLATE does it? I crave chocolate on a pretty regular basis, and have been pretty creative in coming up with ways to satisfy those cravings without using a days allowance of points. (Weight Watcher talk)
This recipe came from Mr. Brown. Alton Brown that is. It was pretty awesome. 

Healthier Chocolate Pie

1 bag (13 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1/3 cup coffee liqueur (store bought or make your own)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pound silken tofu, drained
1 tablespoon honey
1 (9-inch) prepared chocolate wafer crust (I used chocolate graham cracker but Oreo would have been better!)
  • Place about an inch of water in the bottom of a 4-quart saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  • Melt the chocolate chips, coffee liqueur and vanilla in a medium metal bowl set over the simmering water, stirring frequently with a rubber or silicone spatula. 
  • Blend the tofu, melted chocolate and honey in a blender or food processor until smooth (about a minute)
  • Pour the filling into prepared pie crust and refrigerate for 2 hours, or until set. 
Source: Alton Brown's Moo-less Chocolate Pie
You will be amazed at how unhealthy this chocolate pie tastes :-) And I'm pretty sure no one will be able to guess the special ingredient!

If interested in other special ingredient desserts, you might want to check out my Biscoff Cookie Dough Dip, Deep Dish Cookie Pie, or Double Dark Chocolate Cookie Balls!

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8 comments:

  1. Looks yummy! Wonder if I could sneak the tofu in under the radar. :o)

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    1. I have to sneak in all "special" ingredients or my family won't even try them!

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  2. WHAT?! So impressed with this tofu pie. Now I just want to sneak it into the.boy and see if he notices!

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  3. Looks delicious Kim! did you figure out points for this one? I'm curious to know!

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    1. Sorry Renee, I didn't calculate points on this. I made it before joining WW! However, I plan on making it again so I'll let you know!

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  4. When I didn't eat dairy I used to make this pie it's really delicious. Thanks so much for sharing it with us on foodie friday. Pinning it.

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  5. No way - Now I can eat pie all the time! Thanks so much for linking up to the Friday Frenzy - Hope to see you back tomorrow!

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  6. Just wanted you to know that your recipe is being featured on foodie friday today. I will be pinning and tweeting it though out the week.

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