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Chocolate Cranberry Pie

8 servings (7.5 carbs each)

Crust

1/3 c. + 1 T. shortening (I used crisco green with no trans fats)
3/4 c. Carbalose flour
1/4 c. Resistant Wheat Starch
2 T. + 1 t. cold water
Cut shortening into flour until the particles are like small peas.
Sprinkle in water, 1 T. at a time tossing with fork until all flour is moistened and pastry is clinging to the side of the bowl.

Roll out between 2 lightly dusted(WPI 5000) sheets of wax paper.
Invert into a 9 inch pie plate and press into place.

Prick crust all over with a fork.

1.) Bake pie crust in preheated 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes or until set, but not browned. Cool completely.


Filling

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate chopped
1 cup light isomalt syrup **
4 large eggs
1 cup (6 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries

2.) Melt butter and chocolate together and set aside

3.) In a medium bowl, whisk together isomalt syrup and eggs.
Add the chocolate mixture and blend until smooth

4.) Place cooled pie shell on a cookie sheet, and pour in filling. Sprinkle cranberries evenly on top.

Bake in preheated 325 degree oven 45 minutes or until center is just set.
Cool for at least 2 hours before serving.

** Note: I disolved 1/2 cup isomalt in 1 cup of davinci simple syrup to make this isomalt syrup.

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