Chocolate-Walnut Meringue Pie Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 12

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This Chocolate-Walnut Meringue Pie Recipe | MyRecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by David Bonom Spreading the meringue over warm filling helps it adhere. Place plastic wrap over the filling to keep it warm while you make the meringue. Use a knife dipped in hot water to slice the pie. The crust is a bit crumbly, but you won't m

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups low-fat graham cracker crumbs (about 10 cookie sheets)
1/2 cup finely ground walnuts
1/4 cup butter, melted
Cooking spray

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 º.
To prepare crust, combine the first 3 ingredients, tossing well. Press into the bottom and up sides of a 9-inch pie plate coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350 º for 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely on a wire rack.
To prepare filling, combine 3/4 cup sugar, cornstarch, and dash of salt in a medium saucepan; whisk in milk and chocolate. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Gradually add 1/2 cup chocolate mixture to egg yolks, stirring constantly with a whisk. Return egg mixture to pan. Cook over medium heat until thick (about 4 minutes), stirring constantly. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla. Spread mixture into prepared crust. Cover surface of chocolate mixture with plastic wrap.
Reduce oven temperature to 325 º.
To prepare meringue, place the egg whites, cream of tartar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Beat with a mixer at high speed until foamy. Add 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla, beating just until blended. Remove plastic wrap from filling. Spread meringue evenly over filling, sealing to edge of crust.
Bake at 325 º for 25 minutes. Cool 1 hour on a wire rack. Chill for 3 hours or until pie is set.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Nuts, Walnuts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chocolate-Walnut Meringue Pie Recipe | MyRecipes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Chocolate-Walnut Meringue Pie Recipe | MyRecipes recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Dessert with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dessert. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 12 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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