September 15, 2011

Paleo Mudd Pie!

Although I have not been blogging a lot lately, I have still been busy creating delicious paleo treats.  I'm a sucker for the treats :)  A recent visit to our local Red Robin had me convinced that I NEEDED to make a paleo version of their Mile High Mudd Pie.  It looked so delicious on their menu, but I resisted to temptation to order it.  The next week, I tried and succeeded in creating my own version, and it was so good that I had to shoo off 13 year old girls before they ate it all!  The process is a little bit involved, but if you plan it out and start it the day before you need it, it works out quite well.  I highly suggest serving this at your next party, the guests will never know that there isn't refined sugar in it!


Mile High Mudd Pie
1 recipe Paleo Brownies (below), crumbled
1 recipe Coffee Ice Cream (below)
1 recipe Chocolate Ganache (below)
1 recipe Chocolate Ice Cream (below)
1 bar 73% Dark Chocolate


To assemble the pie, you will need a large, concave bowl.  Grease the bowl with a thin layer of coconut oil.  Add paleo Coffee Ice Cream (straight from the ice cream maker) and place in the freezer for about 1 hour, or until ice cream has hardened.  Remove bowl and quickly spread a layer of chocolate ganache on top of the ice cream.  Then press about a third of the crumbled brownies into the ganache, trying to keep it a uniform layer.  Put enough brownie to cover the ganache completely.  Place back in the freezer for about 30 minutes.  Remove from freezer and quickly spread the chocolate ice cream (straight from the ice cream maker) on top of the brownie.  Place back in the freezer for about 1 hour, or until ice cream has hardened.  Remove from the freezer and quickly spread chocolate ganache on top of ice cream, then press the remaining brownie into the ganache.  Try to keep the brownie in a uniform layer so it will sit evenly on a plate.  Place back in freezer for 1 hour.  Remove the bowl from the freezer and place in a sink with hot water being careful to not let water splash over the top onto the pie!!!  Allow to defrost in the hot water until the pie comes loose from the bowl.  Remove the bowl from the water, dry the bowl and invert onto a platter or large plate.  Place pie in the freezer until ready to serve.  Once ready to serve, grate the dark chocolate over the pie.  I used about 1/3 of the 3.5oz bar, and just used my cheese grater.  Slice and enjoy!

Paleo Brownies
6 Tbsp palm sugar
6 Tbsp honey
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
3 Tbsp coconut milk
1 cup almond butter
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 cup cocoa powder

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  On medium speed or by hand, blend everything but the cocoa powder in a medium sized bowl.  Mix until completely combined.  Lower the speed and add the cocoa powder being careful to avoid a cocoa powder cloud.  Spread the batter into an 8x8 glass pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.  Cool completely before serving.


Coffee Ice Cream
1 can full fat coconut milk
7 oz drinking coconut milk (I just fill the empty can half way)
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup palm sugar
1 egg
3 tsp instant decaf coffee

Combine all ingredients in a bowl, making sure the coffee is dissolved. Add to your ice cream maker and follow the directions of the manufacturer.  Remove when finished and place in the freezer until ready to serve.

Chocolate Ganache
2 bars (3.5oz) 73% dark chocolate, chopped into small pieces
3/4-1 cup canned coconut milk

Heat the coconut milk over low heat until just about to boil, but DO NOT allow it to boil.  Pour enough over the chocolate to just cover all of the chocolate.  Allow to sit for about 2 minutes for the chocolate to melt.  Slowly fold the two together until completely combined. Cool to room temperature, or serve on top of ice cream like a hot fudge!

Chocolate Ice Cream

1 can full fat coconut milk
7 oz drinking coconut milk (I just fill the empty can half way)
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup palm sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup cocoa powder

Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Add to your ice cream maker and follow the directions of the manufacturer.  Remove when finished and place in the freezer until ready to serve.

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