This Keto Boston Cream Pie is created with the combination of an indulgent vanilla custard filling, layers of almond flour cake, and a smooth keto chocolate ganache. This dessert is the low-carb version of the traditional Boston pie. A combination of almond and coconut flours gives the cake moisture and tenderness, while the creamy custard adds real pastry flavor without the added carbohydrates. It looks as rich as it tastes, with a rich chocolate coating prepared from heavy cream and keto chocolate over the dessert. This Keto Boston Cream Pie has all the flavor of the original without any of the guilt, making it the perfect treat for a special occasion or just when you want to indulge without feeling guilty.
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STATS:
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: One hour
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Cuisine: American
- Course: Dessert
- Diet: Keto
- Servings: 10
EQUIPMENT:
- Baking pan
- Parchment paper
- Bowl
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Saucepan
- Small pan
- Serving platter
INGREDIENTS:
CAKE LAYERS:
- 2 cups almond flour
- ¼ cup coconut flour
- 1 tbsp. baking powder
- ¼ tsp. salt
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup Erythritol
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- ½ cup almond milk
VANILLA CUSTARD FILLING:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 large egg yolks
- ¼ cup powdered Erythritol
- 1 tbsp. coconut flour
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
CHOCOLATE GNACHE TOPPING:
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 3 oz. unsweetened chocolate
- 2 tbsp. Erythritol
- ½ tsp. vanilla extract
INGREDIENTS NOTES:
ALMOND FLOUR:
- Almond flour is the key component to make the base of the cake. Almond flour adds a velvety texture and this flour is keto-friendly, gluten-free & had low carbs content. This keto recipe cannot be used in place of ordinary wheat flour.
COCONUT FLOUR:
- Coconut Flour is used to maintain the structure of the cake and moisture retention; a tiny bit of coconut flour is added. We should add the exact measurement of the coconut flour due to its great absorption capacity.
SWEETENER:
- Allulose and Erythritol are low-carb sweeteners that replicate the sweetness and texture of sugar without ruining the keto diet. Allulose is frequently smoother in taste and less prone to induce digestive discomfort, although Erythritol may have a small cooling effect.
HEAVY CREAM:
- Heavy Cream is added to the ganache and custard, heavy cream gives it a smooth, opulent texture and richness. We can also use the coconut cream to make the non-dairy Boston cream pie.
CHOCOLATE:
- Choose premium sugar-free chocolate or sugar-free chocolate chips if you like unsweetened chocolate. The ganache rich, deep flavor from the unsweetened chocolate complements the cake and sweet filling to perfection.
VANILLA EXTRACT:
- Vanilla Extract is a vital element to add in the ganache and custard; vanilla extract gives the dessert depth. We have to use pure vanilla for optimal flavor.
EGGS:
- Eggs aid in binding the components together and also help to provide the texture and richness in the cake and custard.
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INSTRUCTION:
CAKE:
- Turn the oven on to three-fifty degrees F.
- We can line two 8-inch round pans with grease or apply parchment paper.
- Take a bowl and add the salt, coconut flour, baking powder, and almond flour, and mix the ingredients with a whisk.
- Then, grab another vessel and add melted butter, eggs, almond milk, Erythritol, & vanilla and combine all the components with the whisk.
- We can mix both ingredients and mix by using the whisk to attain the smooth texture of the batter.
- Pour the cake batter into two pans and bake the cake for 25 to 30 minutes or till we get a toothpick.
- When the cake gets baked, we can allow the cake to get at an ambient temperature for 10 minutes, and then we can put the cake on the rack.
CUSTARD FILLING:
- We can warm the cream in a saucepan on a moderate flame.
- Then we can beat the sweetener & egg yolks in a bowl till they get pale.
- We can return to the pan after whisking the yolks (temper) slowly with the warm cream.
- Then cook till they get thickened on a low flame by stirring frequently.
- Now we can add the coconut flour & vanilla and mix with the whisk, and allow the custard to cool.
GANACHE:
- Take a small pan and add the cream and warm-up the cream till it get simmer.
- We can place the pan on the counter and add the sweetener & chocolate and combine them till they get smooth.
- Then we have to wait for 5 minutes so it can get slight thick consistency.
ASSEMBLY:
- Take out the serving platter and put a single layer of cake onto a serving platter.
- Then we can evenly distribute the chilled custard.
- Now we can place the cake layer over the custard.
- We can cover the cake layer with ganache and it slips from the sides.
- We can put the Keto Boston Cream Pie in the fridge to chill for an hour, then serve.
TIPS:
- We can prepare the ganache and custard in advance to speed up the process of making the dessert.
- You can chill the layers before assembling for a harder construction.
- We have to use the parchment paper to make removing the cake easier.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- We can put the leftover Boston cream pie in an airtight container and preserve the pie for 5 days in the fridge.
FREEZER:
- You can wrap individual slices of this Boston cream pie in the plastic wrap and preserve these slices for 2 months in the freezer.
FAQs:
How to make this Boston cream pie dairy-free?
- We have to use the coconut cream as a substitute for heavy cream and vegan butter to make this Boston cream pie dairy-free.
Can I make this Boston cream pie with any other flour?
- We should not have to make this Boston cream pie with any other flour, and we just have to use the almond and coconut flour to make this custard to achieve the best texture and consistency.
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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Net Carbs: 4g
Protein: 7g
Fat: 28g
Fiber: 3g
Calories: 300 kcal
Sodium: 140mg
Total Carbs: 7g
Potassium: 130mg
Calcium: 90mg
Iron: 1.2mg
Vitamin A: 400 IU