Vegan Chocolate Pie

About this Recipe

This decadent chocolate cream pie is made with just 6 simple ingredients and has the most delicious silky smooth texture. It’s the perfect low-effort dessert for holidays and special occasions but it’s easy enough to whip up any day of the week too!

The mousse-like chocolate filling is so easy to make and can be paired with a chocolate graham cracker crust, Oreo cookie crust, almond flour crust or any pre-baked pie crust you enjoy.

This recipe is no-bake, with minimal effort required, made with healthier ingredients and is fun to customize with different toppings like whipped cream, berries or caramel.

For other wonderful no-bake chocolate desserts, don’t miss this aquafaba chocolate mousse and chocolate ganache tart!

Recipe Highlights

• So easy to make!
• No baking is required.
• Just 6 simple ingredients are needed!
• Vegan (eggless, dairy-free), nut-free and can be gluten-free.
• Perfect for holidays and other special occasions.
• Creamy, mousse-like, velvety texture.
• Decadent but made with healthier ingredients.

For the Chocolate Pie

• Chocolate Chips: Use dairy-free semisweet or dark chocolate chips like Enjoy Life or Camino to keep the recipe vegan. Dark chocolate would also work. If you’re not vegan/plant-based, you can use any chocolate chips.
• Soft Tofu: Look for soft tofu. This is typically located alongside other tofu varieties and simply labelled “soft tofu” (not silken tofu).
• Plant-Based Milk: You can use oat milk, soy milk, almond milk or cashew milk.
• Maple Syrup: Sweetens the pie. You could substitute agave nectar.

For the Chocolate Crust

• Chocolate Graham Crackers: The recipe was made with Chocolate Teddy Grahams, which happen to be vegan. If you can’t find them, you can use regular graham crackers or vegan graham crackers with a scoop of cocoa powder, or see the list of alternative pie crusts. You could also use Oreo crumbs for a chocolate cookie crust!
• Plant-Based Butter: This can be substituted with coconut oil.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Pie Crust

Mix the crushed graham crackers and melted butter together until all of the graham crackers are wetted.

Press the mixture firmly into a 9-inch pie dish. Transfer the pie crust to the freezer while you prepare the filling.

Quick Tip: Use the bottom of a measuring cup and press firmly over the surface to get a solid crust.

Step 2: Prepare the Filling

To make the filling, melt the chocolate chips using a double boiler or in the microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring between each until they’re fully melted and smooth.

Add the melted chocolate to a food processor.

Add the tofu, almond milk and maple syrup and blend until very smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.

Step 3: Add Filling to Crust

Transfer the pie filling to the crust and use a spatula to spread until you have a smooth, even surface. Place the pie in the fridge for 2 hours or until firm.

Step 4: Garnish and Serve

Once your pie is firm, add your choice of garnish, slice and serve!

Topping Options

• Whipped cream. Try homemade coconut whipped cream or aquafaba whipped cream or purchase your favourite dairy-free whipped topped like canned Coconut Whipped Topping or the So Delicious Coconut Whip that comes in a container (find in the freezer aisle).
• Whipped cream can be spread over the whole pie or as a scoop on individual slices upon serving.
• Chocolate shavings. Any dark chocolate works.
• Chocolate chips. Sprinkle a layer of mini chocolate chips over your pie.
• Fresh berries. Try raspberries or sliced strawberries.
• Nuts. Pecans would be pretty arranged over the top! Toast first for the best flavour.
• Vegan caramel sauce. You can spread this over the whole pie or drizzle over individual servings.
• Banana slices. Try thinly sliced banana layered over top for a banana pudding pie vibe.
• Shredded or flaked coconut. This goes great with banana slices too!

Notes and Tips

• Don’t want to make the whole pie? Whip up the filling, scoop it into jars or fancy glasses, firm in the fridge and serve with whipped cream for a quick and easy dessert.
• For best results, use a kitchen scale to measure the ingredients according to the listed weights.

Pie Crust Options

• Oat Flour and Almond Pie Crust
• Almond and Coconut Flour Chocolate Pie Crust
• Almond Flour and Pecan Crust
• Walnut and Date Crust
• Any pre-baked homemade or store-bought pie crust.
• Use regular graham crackers or vegan graham crackers with 2-3 tbsp cocoa powder if you can’t find chocolate graham crackers.
• Use Oreo cookie crumbs instead of chocolate graham crackers.

FAQs

Storing

• Store the pie for up to 1 week in the fridge in a sealed container.
• The pie can be frozen for up to 3 months but the texture of the tofu may change a bit after thawing. Thaw in the fridge before serving.

More Vegan Desserts

Ready for more no-bake desserts? Here are some must-try favourites:

• Vegan Key Lime Pie: Light and zesty with an almond flour crust.
• Vegan Pecan Pie Bars: Perfect for fall and winter holidays.
• Vegan Peanut Butter Pie: No-bake peanut butter pie with chocolate crust.
• No-Bake Pecan Pie Tarts: Cute no-bake tarts with just a few ingredients.
• No-Bake Lemon Pie Bars: Tangy lemon bars with a baked crust.
• No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake: Rich, decadent and always a hit!