Vegan Chocolate Pie Recipe with a No Bake Crust (2024)

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You’ll love this classic, creamyvegan chocolate pie recipe. Darkchocolatechips fill a no-bakepiecrust to perfection. You only need 6 ingredients total for the filling and the crust. Of course, the pie takes time to set and that means the hardest part of this vegan pie is waiting!

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You’re only 6 ingredients away from the ultimate Vegan Chocolate Pie. This super easy recipe creates a home chocolate pie recipe that’s creamy and delicious! The no-bake crust means this pie is ready in no time at all.

As you know by now, I have a thing for vegan pies. I love making them. I love eating them. Sometimes life needs to be decadent and nothing does that for me like a slice of pie on my plate. Bring it to me! That’s why this indulgent vegan pie recipe has such a spell on me.

You probably have guessed by now that I love pies. For example, I love my vegan lemon pie. It’s one of the most popular recipes on the site. But, of course, there’s also my vegan coconut pie. I have a thing for coconut so it’s one of my favorite. Then there’s my vegan pecan pie. Holy cow. It’s the best!

However, today’s dairy-free chocolate pie is something special because it combines some of my favorite flavors, creamy chocolate, pecans, and more into one super simple, but delicious dessert.

Magical Vegan Chocolate Cream Pie

Sometimes I like to imagine myself as a magician in the kitchen. Or maybe even a witch. But not the scary kind, the good kind. I’m brewing up something good to eat, with a pinch of this and a dash of that. And the grand illusion I’m trying to pull off is creating amazing vegan dishes in a jiffy.

See the magic in that?

Today’s pie recipe was born with that spirit in mind.

I conjured up this recipe based on the most creamy, dreamy flavors possible in the least amount of time. Snap your fingers, wiggle your nose, and abracadabra! You’ve got a work of art on the table that will disappear as magically as it appeared.

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How to Make Vegan Chocolate Pie

I love recipes that take only a few ingredients. Don’t you? This pie takes only six ingredients. Amazing! Let’s go into these ingredients:

  • Dried figsor dates — To make a sweet, no-bake crust, I love using dried figs or dates. They also create a stickiness to hold the crust together.
  • Pecans — I buy a big bag of natural or raw pecans at Costco because they’re so tasty in my protein granola. But pecans can be used in baking, including this simple pie crust.
  • Cocoa powder — We’re using natural cocoa powder here, but you can use Dutch-processed cocoa if you prefer a darker pie crust.
  • Silken tofu — You can find silken tofu in the Asian section or produce section of most grocery stores, but it’s also easily available at health food stores. t creates a nice, creamy consistency for this chocolate tofu pie.
  • Chocolate chips — Make sure you buy dairy-free chocolate chips (which I think are the best anyway). This is the key ingredient for this creamy, chocolate pudding filling.
  • Vegan Vanilla Creamer — I call for a vegan creamer here and just about any variety will do. It seems like grocery stores carry so many different kinds of thick, vegan milk these days. I love it! See the recipe notes if you don’t have access to vegan creamer and you need ideas.

Note: You can transform this into a vegan French silk pie by adding 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar to the chocolate filling. Be sure to process it so it’s equally distributed throughout the filling. This adds just a bit of tang as if you’ve added sour cream to the filling.

Next, let’s talk about the steps to make this recipe.

Step One: Make the No-Bake Crust

This no-bake crust is very similar to my chocolate energy balls recipe. It’s a simplified version, but you get the idea. You can use either dried figs or dates — both work just great.

Now, let’s talk specifically about figs for a moment because I love the flavor of figs. You should try one to make sure you like the flavor too. If not, simply replace the figs in this recipe with dates and it will work.

Be sure and remove the pits and then add them to a food processor. Pulse these in several short bursts until they’re broken down into smaller bits. Next add the pecans, and cocoa powder. Pulse again in several short bursts until the consistency is crumbly.

You should be able to grab a pinch of it and to press it together and it stays put. If not, pulse for a bit longer.

Spray your pie plate with cooking spray and pour the pecan crust into the bottom and press firmly against the edges of the pan, up across the edges too.

If you prefer a more traditional crust, try this vegan pie crust recipe. It creates a nice, flaky crust!

Step Two: Prepare the Chocolate Filling

Now comes the fun part…the chocolate cream. This filling is so rich and has a sort of whipped texture to it. It’s almost like a vegan chocolate mousse pie. Now, that’s sweet!

To make it, wash out the food processor bowl to remove any ingredients leftover from the crust. Be sure to dry the bowl. Next, add the silken tofu. Pulse in short bursts and use a rubber spatula to wipe down the sides of the bowl and whip it again until it’s nice and smooth.

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Next, place the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and pour the plant-based creamer over the top.

If you don’t have any vegan creamer, feel free to use this vegan evaporated milk recipe to create smooth, creamy milk.

Heat in the microwave for one minute, then cover the bowl with a plate or lid and allow it to sit for another couple of minutes. This should completely melt most of the chocolate. If it’s not all melted, it’s ok because it should be at least softened.

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Stir the chocolate mixture until smooth. Pour the chocolate mixture in with the silken tofu and pulse until smooth, about 20 seconds. Use a spatula to wipe down the sides of the food processor bowl and pulse again. Continue with this process until the mixture is well combined.

Pour the chocolate cream mixture into the pie crust, distributing it equally across the pie. Place the pie in the refrigerator and let it sit for at least an hour, preferably two. In fact, I like to make this pie the day before, in order to get nice, firm slices.

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Vegan Chocolate Pie

You'll love this sultry Vegan Chocolate Pie with Pecan Crust made with less than 10 ingredients and ready before you know it!

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes minutes

Servings: 8

Calories: 396kcal

Author: Marly McMillen

Ingredients

Natural Pie Crust

  • 1 cup dried figs or dates, pits removed, stemmed removed
  • 1 cup natural or raw pecans
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder

Chocolate Pie Filling

  • 1 ⅓ cup silken tofu (roughly one 12 oz pacakge)
  • 2 cups dairy-free chocolate chips
  • ¾ cup vegan vanilla creamer (see note)

Instructions

For the pie crust:

  • Place the figs in a food processor and pulse until the figs are broken down into small bits

  • Add the nuts and cocoa powder. Pulse this reaches the consistency of course sand. Also, you should be able to grab a pinch and to press it together and it stays put. If not, pulse for a bit longer.

  • Spray your pie plate with cooking spray and pour the pecan crust into the bottom and press firmly against the edges of the pan, up across the edges too. Set aside.

For the chocolate pie filling:

  • Wash out the food processor bowl and add the silken tofu. Process in short bursts. Use a rubber spatula to wipe down the sides of the bowl and process again. Repeat until smooth.

  • Place the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Pour the vegan creamer over the chips. Heat for one minute, then cover with a plate and allow it to sit for several minutes to allow the chocolate chips to melt. If they're not all entirely melted, it's ok, because they should at least be softened. Stir this together until the chocolate sauce is combined.

  • Pour the chocolate sauce in with the whipped tofu and process in short bursts until mostly combined. Use a rubber spatula to wipe down the bowl and process again. Repeat until the filling is rich and creamy.

  • Pour the chocolate cream filling into the pie crust, distributing equally. Refrigerate for an hour (or longer) before serving.

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Notes

If you don’t have vegan creamer, you can substitute canned coconut milk or you can use plant-based milk.

For alternative crusts, you can try this vegan pie crust.

Calories: 396kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 20mg | Potassium: 248mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 4.1mg

The nutrition information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator and should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Enjoy!

Vegan Chocolate Pie Recipe with a No Bake Crust (2024)

FAQs

What is a chocolate pie crust made from? ›

Make the dough: In a bowl, whisk together the salt, sugar, flour and cocoa. Use a pastry cutter to work in the butter, stopping when you have a mix of pea and kidney bean sized pats of butter. You can also do this in a stand mixer fitted with the spatula attachment. Make a well in the center and pour in the water.

How is vegan chocolate made? ›

What Makes Vegan Chocolate Different? Vegan chocolates are definitively chocolate. They are made from the same cacao beans, and they only become “non-vegan” when animal products such as dairy, butter or honey are added. Vegan chocolates are crafted with plant-based ingredients such as soy milk or maple syrup.

What is vegan pie crust made of? ›

To make the dough:

Add the flour, salt and sugar into a large bowl and whisk to combine. Cut the vegetable shortening into cubes and scatter into the flour. Use a fork or pastry cutter to slice the vegetable shortening into the flour until you reach a crumbly texture.

What is a vegan substitute for chocolate? ›

Vegan chocolates made with oat milk are an excellent alternative to milk chocolate made with dairy or nuts. Oat milk chocolate has a natural creaminess, reminiscent of traditional milk chocolate. Oat milk tends to be milder than nut milks, which gives room for the cocoa bean flavor to come through.

Why is vegan chocolate so good? ›

Traditional chocolate contains dairy, which can be hard to digest, and sugar, which can cause blood sugar spikes. Vegan chocolate is made with healthy plant-based ingredients like cocoa butter and coconut sugar, which are more easily digestible and don't cause blood sugar spikes.

Does vegan chocolate taste different? ›

Does vegan chocolate taste better than non-vegan? The reason why we think this is because when a company is made up of mostly vegans, they're able to get a better grasp on how to produce a healthier product that also tastes amazing. Vegan chocolate is often richer, creamier, and less sweet than non-vegan chocolate!

What candy is 100% vegan? ›

Vegan Candy Bars

Equal Exchange (some products are vegan) Go Max Go Foods (100% vegan) Goldenberg's Peanut Chews.

What is missing from vegan chocolate? ›

Vegan chocolate is made without any animal products, such as dairy and eggs, while non-vegan chocolate contains these ingredients. Additionally, vegan chocolate contains higher percentages of cacao (70-80%), while non-vegan chocolate may contain lower percentages of cacao (50-60%).

Is Oreo vegan? ›

Many vegans refer to Oreos as “accidentally vegan,” meaning they don't contain animal products — but they weren't created to be a specifically vegan treat. Oreos do not contain milk, eggs, or any other animal-derived products, so they are technically vegan in that sense. Plant-based cookies and cream lovers rejoice!

Are twizzlers vegan? ›

Twizzlers

Whether you choose classic strawberry, strawberry smoothie or the caramel apple filled twists, you can be sure that they are a vegan-friendly product.

What is a chocolate cream pie made of? ›

It's made with sugar, a little cornstarch, whole milk, egg yolks, vanilla, butter, and the star of the show, bittersweet chocolate. You make the filling on your stovetop and pour it into the baked (and cooled) pie crust. Then it goes into the fridge to set up.

What is pie crust made of? ›

On paper, classic pie dough is a mind-bogglingly simple recipe. Combine flour with a bit of salt and sugar, cut in some butter, lard, and/or shortening, then add just enough cold water to get it to come together into a disk. Roll it out and bake. That's it.

What are Choco pies made of? ›

A choco pie is a snack cake consisting of two small round layers of cake with marshmallow filling and a chocolate covering. The term originated in America but is now also used widely in South Korea, Japan, and its exports, and many other countries as either a brand name or a generic term.

What is Hershey pie made of? ›

Hershey Pie is a chocolate mousse pie served in a ready-made graham cracker crust. This 3-ingredient dessert is light, creamy, decadent, and so delicious. This is one of the best easy pie recipes with few ingredients. The only ingredients you need are Hershey's milk chocolate, a graham cracker crust, and Cool Whip.

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