Low Carb Halloween Guts and Dirt Cups Recipe

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Low Carb Halloween Guts and Dirt Cups
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Description

Delightfully eerie and surprisingly delicious, this Halloween-themed treat is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for both adults and children. Imagine serving up individual cups filled with a rich, dark chocolate ganache that evokes the image of freshly turned earth. This decadent base is then covered with a layer of crumbled chocolate cookies, resembling realistic dirt.

The pièce de résistance? A tangled mess of gelatin 'guts' made from hibiscus tea, plain gelatin, and a touch of liquid sweetener. The result is a playful and visually striking dessert that captures the spooky spirit of Halloween.

The combination of textures and flavors is what makes this treat truly special. The smooth, dense ganache provides a luxurious foundation, while the crunchy cookie crumbs add a delightful contrast. The gelatin 'guts' offer a chewy, slightly tart element that cuts through the richness of the chocolate.

For an extra burst of flavor, consider adding a pinch of citric acid to the hibiscus tea to create sour gummies, or a squeeze of fresh lemon or lime juice for a more subtle tang. These additions elevate the overall taste experience and add a layer of complexity that will keep everyone coming back for more. While the recipe is straightforward, a little attention to detail will ensure a perfect result.

If the ganache becomes too firm after refrigeration, simply allow it to soften at room temperature and then re-whip it until smooth. A splash of cold heavy cream can also help to restore its creamy texture. The most important thing is to have fun with the presentation!

Arrange the cookie crumbs and gelatin 'guts' in a way that is both visually appealing and slightly unsettling. This dessert is all about embracing the spooky side of Halloween, so don't be afraid to get creative and let your imagination run wild. Enjoy the satisfied screams of delight as your guests dig into this uniquely delicious and ghoulishly fun treat.

Preparation Time

Prep Time
24 h 55 min
Cook Time
20 min
Total Time
25 h 15 min

Nutrition Information

Per 1 serving serving
C
Calories
420 Kcal

C
Carbs
11 g
Fi
Fiber
6 g
Sugar
3 g

P
Protein
11 g

C
Fats
38 g
Saturated Fats 19 g
Unsaturated Fats 16 g

Cholestrol 105 mg
Sodium 184 mg
Potassium 304 mg
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Ingredients

    1.
    Hibiscus tea, unsweetened
    Hibiscus tea, unsweetened
    12 fl oz
    2.
    Liquid stevia
    Liquid stevia
    15 Drop
    3.
    Gelatin
    Gelatin
    2 tsp
    4.
    Water
    Water
    1 tbsp
    5.
    Raw egg, white
    Raw egg, white
    2 large
    6.
    Cream of tartar
    Cream of tartar
    0.13 tsp
    7.
    Almond flour
    Almond flour
    0.5 cup
    8.
    Coconut flour
    Coconut flour
    0.13 cup
    9.
    Cocoa powder
    Cocoa powder
    1 tbsp
    10.
    Salt
    Salt
    1 dash
    11.
    Baking powder
    Baking powder
    0.25 tsp
    12.
    Unsweetened Dark Chocolate For Baking
    Unsweetened Dark Chocolate For Baking
    2 oz
    13.
    Cream Heavy Whipping
    Cream Heavy Whipping
    0.5 cup
    14.
    Cream Heavy Whipping
    Cream Heavy Whipping
    0.5 cup
    15.
    Powdered Erythritol (Icing Sugar)
    Powdered Erythritol (Icing Sugar)
    1 tbsp
    16.
    Vanilla extract
    Vanilla extract
    0.5 tsp
    17.
    Liquid stevia
    Liquid stevia
    15 Drop

Instructions

    1.
    To make the gelatin guts , brew the allotted amount of hibiscus tea. While the tea is still warm, stir in liquid stevia as well as any red food coloring you d like to use (optional). In a small separate dish, add powdered gelatin and pour the water over it. Let the gelatin sit untouched for 5 minutes until it blooms. Next, stir a spoonful of hot tea into the gelatin until the gelatin dissolves (add more tea as necessary). Return the gelatin mixture to the full glass of tea and stir to combine.
    2.
    Pour the tea into a new room-temperature cup or container, and place it in your refrigerator to set for 24 hours. Next, make the cookie crumble dirt by whipping egg whites and cream of tartar in a stand mixer until stiff peaks form. You can then color the egg whites with black food coloring to help give the cookie crumble the appearance of dirt (optional). In a separate large mixing bowl, combine almond flour, coconut flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Use a spatula to fold the egg whites into the dry mixture by hand, which should result in a fairly dense but slightly crumbly dough. It may be a little sticky.
    3.
    Turn on an oven to preheat to 350 degrees. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and press the cookie dough flat onto the paper. There s no need to shape any cookies here! Bake the cookie dough for 17 minutes, then let it cool on your stovetop. Whenever the cookie dough has cooled enough, crumble it up with your hands. You can temporarily store any cookie crumbles in a Ziploc bag in your refrigerator.
    4.
    To make the chocolate ganache, chop the dark chocolate into fine pieces and add them to a heat-safe bowl. Heat the first amount of heavy cream in a saucepan over low heat until it just starts to simmer. Immediately pour the hot cream over the chocolate, and cover the bowl with a piece of plastic wrap for 5 minutes. While the chocolate is melting, add the second amount of heavy cream to a stand mixer, and whip it at high speed until a whipped cream forms. Add Swerve, vanilla extract, and liquid stevia to your whipped cream.
    5.
    Once the chocolate has melted in the bowl, use a spatula to stir the chocolate and hot cream together until a ganache forms. Next, fold the whipped cream with your spatula into the heavy ganache. When you have a light, fluffy ganache, taste it to see if you want to add any more sweetener. Then, set the ganache to chill in your refrigerator for 15-20 minutes. You do not want the ganache to harden, just chill and firm up a little.
    6.
    When your guts, dirt, and ganache are all ready, you can assemble the dessert cups. Choose plastic cups, mason jars, or stemless wine glasses. Fill each vessel with about 2 ounces of chocolate ganache topped with about 1 ounce of crumbled cookie. Remove the hibiscus gelatin from your refrigerator, and scoop all of it out onto a plate. Break the gelatin up into chunky pieces of guts , then add about 1 ounce of them on top of each portion of cookie dirt. Serve chilled with a spoon.