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Do you think beets go well with chocolate? It goes together and how! This is how you can bake beetroot pie for tea. It turns out with a pleasant chocolate aroma and spicy notes of cinnamon. This baking is economical, incredibly healthy and does not require a long time for preparation or even for baking itself.
Chocolate beet pie - recipe with step by step photos
- 45 grams of flour;
- 350 grams of raw beets;
- 50 grams of sugar;
- 30 grams of raisins;
- 15 grams of cocoa powder;
- 10 grams of chopped cinnamon;
- 2 chilled eggs;
- kernels of 4 walnuts;
- 5 grams of soda.
Preparation:
1. Grate the peeled beets. 
3. Subsequently, the separated whites will need to be beaten with a mixer until foamy, for at least 15 minutes. 
5. Since our beet pie contains nuts and raisins, it is recommended to first pour boiling water over the latter, then leave for 15 minutes. 
7. Pour softened raisins and nuts into a container with beets. 
Instead of cocoa powder, you can add 1/3 of a bar of grated dark chocolate to the beet pie dough.
9. Next you need to add the flour mixture. Stir and add whipped egg white foam. 
The consistency of the beet dough should be similar to pancake dough.
10. Grease the pan with fat (lard or ghee are ideal). Spread the dough over the bottom of the mold. Place the container with the dough in an oven preheated to 170 degrees and bake at a constant temperature for half an hour. Check the beetroot-chocolate pie for doneness using a toothpick. 
Bon appetit! 
Step 1: Prepare the walnuts.
Pour the walnuts into the blender bowl and grind at high speed for 1–2 minutes. We try to chop the component as finely as possible.Step 2: Prepare the flour mixture.
Pour flour, baking powder, and cocoa powder into a sieve and, stirring everything with a tablespoon, sift into a small bowl.
Step 3: prepare the beets.
We thoroughly wash the beets under running water and peel them using a knife. Place the component on a cutting board and cut into 2–4 parts. Then we chop each of them using a fine grater directly into a free small bowl and leave it aside for a while.
Step 4: prepare the eggs.
Using a knife, break the shells of the eggs, and pour the yolks and whites into two clean bowls.
Step 5: Prepare the egg yolks.
Pour sugar into a bowl with yolks and beat everything until light and thick using a mixer. Attention: mix the components at medium speed so that the mass does not splash in different directions.
Step 6: Prepare the egg whites.
Pour a pinch of salt into a bowl with egg whites and, using a mixer, beat everything at medium speed until soft peaks form.
Step 7: preparing the beetroot pie - the first stage.
In a medium bowl, add the chopped beets, ground nuts, and flour mixture one at a time. Using a tablespoon, mix everything thoroughly until smooth. At the end, add the whipped whites in small portions and carefully combine everything using available equipment. That's it, the dough is ready!
Grease the bottom and sides of the baking dish with a small piece of butter and sprinkle with flour. Using the same tablespoon, place the dough into a container. Immediately turn on the oven and preheat it to temperature 180 °C. Then place the pan with the future cake on the middle level and bake for 1 hour. After the allotted time has passed, turn off the oven and remove the container using oven mitts. Attention: the pie should be covered with a golden brown crust. Transfer it to the oven rack and leave to cool to room temperature.
At the end, transfer the baked goods to a flat wide dish, wrap them in cling film and put them in the refrigerator overnight, or better yet, for a day.
Step 8: prepare the glaze.
Pour powdered sugar into a mixer bowl and pour in lemon juice. Beat the ingredients on turbo mode until a thick mass is formed. Attention: this action must be performed in 5–7 minutes before we take the pie out of the refrigerator and serve it to the dessert table.
Step 9: preparing the beetroot pie - the second stage.
Take the cake out of the refrigerator and pour the glaze over it. Attention: If desired, the baked goods can be decorated with walnuts. Using a knife, cut the dish into portioned pieces and serve to the dessert table along with tea or coffee.
Enjoy your meal!
To prepare a delicious pie, it is best to use homemade eggs and high-grade flour, finely ground and a trusted brand;
The pie will turn out very sweet if you add young beets to it. It usually comes in a bright scarlet color and is small in size. Attention: try not to use large beets, as they are considered fodder, so they are not as tasty;
Before serving, the baked goods can be decorated not only with nuts, but also with chocolate or coconut shavings; pieces of fruit or berries are also perfect for this.
Very original and unusual beet pie with aromatic spices
Compound:
500 gr. young beets
3 fresh chicken eggs
4 tbsp. honey
100 gr. wheat flour
100 ml. vegetable oil
0.5 tsp cinnamon
zest of half a lemon
0.5 tsp soda
juice of half a lemon
vanillin
cream
300 gr. sour cream
zest of half a lemon
vanillin
Preparation:
To prepare the pie, boil the beets until fully cooked.
Cool the boiled beets, peel and grate on a coarse grater. 
Add honey, cinnamon and lemon zest to the beets. 
Mix well and add vegetable oil, egg yolks and flour to the cup. To stir thoroughly.
Quench the baking soda with lemon juice and pour into the dough.
Beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until fluffy and add to the dough. 
Gently fold the whites into the dough and transfer it to a springform pan. 
Place the mold in the oven, preheated to 190 degrees. Bake the pie for 30-40 minutes (depend on the power and type of your oven). The pie should be baked completely, it is convenient to check the readiness with a wooden skewer. Carefully insert the skewer into the center of the pie and immediately pull it out; if the skewer is dry, the pie is ready. 
You can prepare sour cream for the pie; it will only take a few minutes to prepare.
Mix thick sour cream with lemon zest and vanilla and let stand for a little, literally 10-15 minutes. 
When the cake has cooled slightly, carefully remove the pan. 