Vegan Chocolate Pie

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This no-bake vegan chocolate pie recipe is rich, chocolatey and irresistibly creamy. A delicious pie that’s gluten and dairy free.

side view of a slice of vegan chocolate pie on a plate

This vegan chocolate pie is one of my favorite healthy desserts. Because let’s be real, holiday dinners are great, but dessert is always the best part of any celebration. Especially when chocolate is involved.

I love everything about this pie! A silky smooth chocolate filling sits atop a raw, brownie-like crust, making all your wildest chocolate dreams come true.

It’s lusciously creamy, richly chocolatey and out-of-this-world delicious! It’s similar to the beloved French Silk Pie only more nutritious and allergy friendly.

I have been making this recipe for as far back as I can remember. Which means that I’ve toyed with different crusts and filling ingredients over the years, but this version is (hands down) my all time favorite.

a Vegan Chocolate Pie in a pie dish

Vegan Chocolate Pie: Ingredient Substitutions

As always I recommend making the recipe exactly as written! However here are a few possible substitutions!

overhead photo of the labeled ingredients in this vegan chocolate pie recipe
  • Silken tofu. (note photo above the tofu is not to scale – the block is larger than pictured). There are no substitutes for silken tofu.
  • Pie crust. If you have a tried-and-true favorite pie crust, you can substitute it for this crust.
  • Pecans. Walnuts are a good substitute for pecans.
  • Honey/Maple Syrup: To keep this recipe vegan use maple syrup.
  • Cashews. ¼ cup cashew butter can be used in place of the soaked cashews.
  • Semisweet chocolate. To keep this pie refined sugar free, substitute chopped, unsweetened chocolate. You will likely need to increase the amount of maple syrup/honey in the filling to make it sweet enough for your liking.
  • Coconut whipped cream. This is optional. You can also use store-bought varieties that comply with your dietary needs!
Front view of a slice of No-Bake Healthy Vegan Chocolate Pie on a plate with a bite taken out

How to Make Vegan Chocolate Pie

We’ll walk through how to make this recipe step-by-step.

Make the Crust

Begin by making the crust. Use a Vitamix or food processor to combine the ingredients. I suggest combining the pecans and dates first, then adding the rest of the ingredients and processing until the mixture clumps together.

Stop processing when the mixture just barely starts to clump together. Over-blending/processing will cause it to become oily.

Then, press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a pie plate.

overhead view of the crust in this Vegan Chocolate Pie

Make the Filling

 Next, put the ingredients in the order listed in the container of a Vitamix (or another high-powered blender). Then, blend until the mixture is silky-smooth.

the filling of this Vegan Chocolate Pie blending in a Vitamix

Assemble & Chill

Then, pour the vegan chocolate pie filling into the prepared crust in the pie dish.

Vegan Chocolate Pie filling being poured into the crust

Then, smooth the filling out and chill it overnight to set.

Another reason to love this vegan chocolate pie recipe is that it’s no bake and tastes the best when it’s made a day in advance – which means one less dish to prepare on the day-of a holiday or celebration.

Overhead view of No-Bake Healthy Vegan Chocolate Pie before whipped cream is added

Serve

Serve this vegan chocolate pie chilled. It tastes great without whipped cream, but it never hurts to add some.

I included a recipe for coconut whipped cream, but store bought works just as well. Sometimes I even serve it with a drizzle of peanut butter.

When it comes to holiday pies, I know chocolate isn’t always the go-to. I love a hearty slice of pumpkin pie every now and then just like the next person. Or a warm piece of apple pie a la mode. But if a chocolate option is available, it will always, always be my pie of choice. No contest.

Vegan Chocolate Pie with a slice cut out of it on a plate next ot the pie dish

Store

Store leftovers of this pie in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Freeze

There are two ways to freeze this vegan chocolate pie:

  1. Freeze the entire pie. Chill the pie, then wrap it tightly with plastic wrap and foil and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before cutting and serving. 
  2. Freeze individual slices. If you have a few leftover slices you want to freeze, place them on a baking sheet and put them in the freezer to flash-freeze them. Then, once they’re frozen, wrap them in plastic wrap and store in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator for about 6 hours. 
a slice of Vegan Chocolate Pie on a plate with a bite taken out of it

Vegan Chocolate Pie Recipe FAQs

Can I use a different pie crust?

Yes, choose your favorite pie crust. You can make a graham cracker crust or Oreo pie crust using vegan butter and both would taste delicious with this recipe.

Can I use a baked pie crust?

Yes, you can use a store-bought pie crust that needs to be baked, or make this pie crust recipe (using vegan butter). Make sure to bake it and cool completely before adding the filling.

Do I have to use tofu?

Yes, tofu is an important part of this recipe. This vegan chocolate peanut butter cheesecake is a delicious dairy-free dessert without tofu.

Side view of a slice of No-Bake Healthy Vegan Chocolate Pie with a fork laying next to it with a bite on it

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Vegan Chocolate Pie

Laura
This no-bake vegan chocolate pie recipe is lusciously creamy and intensely chocolatey! It's like French Silk Pie only better for you! It's gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan with a refined sugar free option!
5 from 13 votes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 Slices
Calories 287.6
Prep Time10 minutes
Chilling time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients 
 

Chocolate Crust:

Vegan Chocolate Pie Filling:

Coconut Whipped Cream (optional):

Instructions 

  • Place ½ cup of cashews in a glass bowl and pour boiling water over them until fully submerged. Let sit for one hour then drain.

Make the Crust

  • Very lightly grease a 9 or 10” deep dish round pie plate. Set aside.
  • Place pecans in the container of a food processor fitted with an "S" blade, or in a Vitamix blending container. Process/blend until pecans are crumbly (about 15 seconds) starting on low speed increasing to high.
  • Add dates and process/blend for 15 seconds, starting on low speed increasing to high, until mixture is crumbly.
  • Then, add the remaining ingredients and process/blend until the mixture turns a dark chocolatey brown and just sticks together. Stop blending before it gets too wet and sticky.
  • Dump the mixture into the pie plate/baking dish and press into the shape of the pan.
  • Refrigerate the crust while you make the filling.

Make the Filling

  • Melt the chocolate (either on the stove or in the microwave), until smooth. Set aside.
  • Put all the ingredients into the container of a high-powered blender and blend, starting on low speed and increasing to high, until the mixture is smooth.
  • Pour mixture into prepared crust and store in the refrigerator until chilled and firm (at least 6 hours, preferably overnight).

Coconut Whipped Cream

  • Chill coconut cream in the refrigerator overnight and do not shake it.
  • Place the container & whisk attachment of your standing mixer in the refrigerator to chill for at least 10 minutes (or longer).
  • Carefully opened the can of chilled whipped cream and transfer the top, thickened cream to the chilled mixing bowl. (save the liquid for a different use).
  • Beat the cream with the wire whisk attachement for about 30 seconds.
  • Add powdered sugar and vanilla and beat until creamy.
  • Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary.
  • Spread on top of pie immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator and serve alongside the pie.

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Notes

Ingredient Substitutions
  • Silken tofu. (note photo above the tofu is not to scale – the block is larger than pictured). There are no substitutes for silken tofu.
  • Pie crust. If you have a tried-and-true favorite pie crust, you can substitute it for this crust.
  • Pecans. Walnuts are a good substitute for pecans.
  • Honey/Maple Syrup: To keep this recipe vegan use maple syrup.
  • Cashews. ¼ cup cashew butter can be used in place of the soaked cashews.
  • Semisweet chocolate. To keep this pie refined sugar free, substitute chopped, unsweetened chocolate. You will likely need to increase the amount of maple syrup/honey in the filling to make it sweet enough for your liking.
  • Coconut whipped cream. This is optional. You can also use store-bought varieties that comply with your dietary needs!
Store
Store leftovers of this pie in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Freeze
There are two ways to freeze this vegan chocolate pie:
  1. Freeze the entire pie. Chill the pie, then wrap it tightly with plastic wrap and foil and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before cutting and serving. 
  2. Freeze individual slices. If you have a few leftover slices you want to freeze, place them on a baking sheet and put them in the freezer to flash-freeze them. Then, once they’re frozen, wrap them in plastic wrap and store in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator for about 6 hours. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 287.6kcal | Carbohydrates: 34.1g | Protein: 5.4g | Fat: 17.5g | Potassium: 286.3mg | Fiber: 3.9g | Sugar: 27.5g | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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42 Comments

  1. This recipe looks amazing! Just wanted to double-check that it’s roasted cashews rather than the usual raw ones. Thanks so much!

  2. My crust turned out great in the food processor but this time I used my Vitamix.. The crust got wet and sticky really quickly, is there a way to fix it or should I start over?

  3. 5 stars
    This was absolutely melt in your mouth wonderful. I subbed almond butter for the roasted cashews and it turned out great!

  4. This is amazing and I love that it’s not only vegan but sweetened exclusively with maple syrup .Anyone have any ideas on what to replace almonds with? I want to make this for my friends birthday but she’s allergic to almonds. Or should I just leave them out all together?

  5. 5 stars
    I made this and it was so easy and so good!!! I will definitely recommend this to others and I will absolutely make this again!!

    1. Yes! It can be frozen. Just wrap it well and keep it airtight. Let it slowly thaw in the refrigerator when ready to serve.