Vegan Silk Chocolate Pie

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Vegan Silk Chocolate Pie- all you need is 6 ingredients to make this decadent soy-free and dairy-free chocolate pie! 

Vegan Silk Chocolate Pie- all you need is 6 ingredients to make this decadent soy-free and dairy-free chocolate pie! 

It’s Friday and we all know what that means…it’s time for pie.

Or, at least, for me it is. I was in need of a little comfort food this week because Miss Coco is having surgery today. We’ve only had to put her under once, a few years ago so that they could do an x-ray on her leg. When we picked her up afterward, she came out into the waiting area and looked at us like she had no clue who we were and then she darted straight towards the front door.

She didn’t care where she was going or who it was with, as long as it was away from the vet’s office.

I hated seeing her like that so I know this afternoon won’t be easy, but sometimes things have to get worse before they can better. In the meantime, there’s always chocolate…

Vegan Silk Chocolate Pie

Silk Chocolate Pie

I based this pie off of a similar version that I made last year, but this time I wanted to make it more like the classic French silk.

Served in a light, flaky crust and filled with smooth chocolate that’s not too rich, topped with cold, fluffy whipped cream and bits of chocolate shavings…

Silk Chocolate Pie {vegan and gluten-free}

Pure comfort.

The ingredient list is so simple that it will probably leave you feeling slightly skeptical but all I can say is: DON’T BE.

It tastes like silky chocolately heaven and no one will ever know it’s made from things that are actually good for you.

Vegan Silk Chocolate Pie

It will be our little secret.

Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m off to go eat the last piece of pie.

Vegan Silk Chocolate Pie- all you need is 6 ingredients to make this decadent soy-free and dairy-free chocolate pie! 

 

Vegan Silk Chocolate Pie

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 20

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Ingredients:

For the Pie Filling

  • 10 ounces dark chocolate chips*
  • 1 can full fat coconut milk, chilled overnight (I use and recommend this brand for best results)
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 prebaked pie crust*

Coconut Whipped Cream**

  • 1 can full fat coconut milk, chilled overnight
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup

Directions:

Pour the chocolate chips into a medium-size saucepan and then remove one can of the coconut milk from the refrigerator. Scoop the solidified cream out from the can, placing it into the saucepan along with 1/3 cup of the liquid. Reserve the remaining liquid in the can.

Warm the saucepan over low to medium heat until the chocolate has melted. Add the maple syrup and the vanilla extract and whisk until smooth. If the chocolate seems to thick, add more of the reserved liquid from the coconut milk. Set aside to cool.

Using a food processor or a blender, add the avocado flesh along with the cooled chocolate mixture and blend on high until smooth. Make sure that there aren’t any chunks of avocado left. Pour the mixture into the pie crust and place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours to set.

Meanwhile, make the coconut whipped cream by scooping out the solidified parts of the second can of chilled coconut milk into a chilled bowl for beating. Beat on high with a hand mixer until smooth. Add the vanilla extract and maple syrup and beat again for about thirty seconds.

After filling has chilled, spread the whipped cream on top of the pie and garnish with chocolate shavings. Serve cold and enjoy!

*Enjoy Life makes delicious dairy-free chocolate chips. I recommend this crust for a gluten-free and vegan option.

**If you don’t want to make the coconut whipped cream So Delicious offers an awesome alternative to help save time!

Did you try this recipe? Please let me know how it turned out by leaving a comment below or sharing a picture on Instagram with the hashtag #makingthymeforhealth. I love hearing your feedback! heart

 

by Sarah on June 5, 2014  //  Dessert, Gluten-Free Desserts, Healthy Desserts, Pie, Recipe Fails, Vegan Desserts
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