keto Simple Chocolate Cream Pie

Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1 tablespoon Lakanto (or preferred keto-friendly sweetener)
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
Instructions:
1. Preheat your air-fryer to 350°F (or oven to 350°F if using).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, Lakanto, and a pinch of salt.
3. Add the chilled butter pieces to the bowl.
4. Using your fingers, crumble the butter into the almond flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs and can stick together when pressed.
5. Press the mixture firmly into the base of a mini-pie dish or a similar-sized dish that fits your needs, ensuring it covers the bottom evenly and presses up the sides slightly.
6. Bake in the air-fryer (or oven) for about 5 minutes, or until the crust is lightly browned and set.
7. Remove from the heat and let it cool completely before adding the chocolate cream filling.

Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons 100% Venezuelan chocolate, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla paste (or vanilla extract)
- A little strong brewed coffee (optional, for enhancing chocolate flavor)
- 1 tablespoon Lakanto (adjust sweetness to taste)
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream (hwc)

Instructions:
1. In a heatproof bowl, combine the chopped chocolate, vanilla paste, a small amount of strong brewed coffee (if using), Lakanto, and a pinch of salt.
2. Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method), ensuring the water doesn’t touch the bottom of the bowl.
3. Stir occasionally until the chocolate is melted and smooth. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
4. In another bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form.
5. Gently fold the whipped cream into the melted chocolate mixture until well combined and smooth.
6. Pour the chocolate cream filling into the cooled almond flour crust, spreading it evenly.
7. Refrigerate the pie for at least 2 hours, or until the filling is set.

Ingredients:
- Plain whipped cream
- Lakanto (to taste)
- Vanilla paste (or vanilla extract)
Instructions:
1. Before serving, prepare the topping by whipping plain whipped cream with Lakanto and vanilla paste (to taste) until soft peaks form.
2. Spread or pipe the whipped cream over the chilled chocolate cream filling.
3. Optionally, garnish with grated chocolate or cocoa powder for extra decoration.

Slice the pie and serve chilled. Enjoy your decadent keto-friendly Simple Chocolate Cream Pie!