Dairy Free Chocolate Pie

5 from 1 vote

This dairy-free chocolate pie starts with a gluten-free crunchy chocolate cookie crust and layers of chocolate pudding and whipped cream. It's easy to make, quick to cook, and completely irresistible. You're going to love this easy vegan pudding cream pie!

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Prep Time20

Cook Time10

Chill Time4

Total Time30

Servings: slices

Author: Molly Thompson

INGREDIENTS

Gluten-Free Cookie Crust

2 cups crushed vegan chocolate crunchy cookies (about 8 ounces) (we like Simple Mills chocolate brownie sweet thins)
5 tablespoons vegan butter melted, or coconut oil
1/4 cup brown sugar or coconut sugar (Note 1)

Vegan Chocolate Pudding

4 cups dairy-free milk I used unsweetened almond milk
1/3 cup cornstarch or arrowroot starch
1/2 cup granulated sugar or coconut sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup cashew butter (any nut or seed butter will work)
4 ounces dairy-free chocolate chips or chopped chocolate bar
1 (9 ounce) carton vegan whipped cream or homemade coconut whipped cream

INSTRUCTIONS

Grease a 9-inch springform pan or pie dish with non-stick spray then preheat the oven to 350°F.
Add the cookies to the bowl of a food processor or high-speed blender and pulse a few times to create a fine crumb. Pour in the melted vegan butter or coconut oil and sugar, and pulse again a few times until the mixture resembles wet sand.
2 cups crushed vegan chocolate crunchy cookies, 5 tablespoons vegan butter, 1/4 cup brown sugar
Press the crust into the bottom and sides of the prepared pan. I recommend using a small measuring cup to press firmly down on the bottom and into the sides. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes then remove it to a wire rack to cool.
While it’s baking, make the chocolate pudding. Add the dairy-free milk, cornstarch, sugar, cocoa powder and salt to a medium saucepan. Without turning on the heat, whisk well until the cocoa powder and cornstarch are dissolved. Once the lumps are gone, turn the heat up to medium high and whisk frequently until it starts to boil, then turn the heat down and whisk constantly for one minute until the pudding thickens.
4 cups dairy-free milk, 1/3 cup cornstarch, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt
Remove it from the heat and whisk in the vanilla, cashew butter and chocolate until its’ melted and smooth.
2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1/4 cup cashew butter, 4 ounces dairy-free chocolate chips
Pour 3/4 of the pudding into the baked pie crust and smooth it out into an even layer. Place the pudding pie in the fridge and chill. Allow the remaining 1/4 of the pudding to cool. You can add it to the fridge to speed this up.
Once it's cool, add the remaining 1/4 of the pudding to a medium bowl with 2 cups of the dairy-free whipped topping. Use a spatula to gently fold them together until they’re completely combined and the pudding is light and fluffy. Spread the chocolate cream over the first layer of pudding pie. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours, or up to 5 days.
1 (9 ounce) carton vegan whipped cream
When ready to serve, top the pie with the remaining whipped topping and chocolate curls, if desired. Serve chilled.

Recipe Equipment

9-inch springform or deep dish pan

Medium Saucepan

Notes

Note 1. Coconut Sugar. the crust won't hold its shape as well using the coconut sugar, so you may need to press and reshape it into the pan after baking.

Make-Ahead: make the pie, except for the whipped cream layer, and store it in the fridge for up to 5 days. Wrap it in plastic wrap or foil and serve with whipped cream when you're ready to eat.

Freeze: To freeze, wrap the pie, in the pie pan, in plastic wrap several times to keep it airtight. Store in the freezer for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in the fridge and serve chilled or serve it frozen with whipped topping.

Storage: place leftover pie in an airtight container for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to one month.

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