No-Bake Vegan Chocolate Pie
on Aug 17, 2022, Updated Aug 14, 2024
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This no-bake vegan chocolate pie with tofu is light but decadent with a silky smooth texture and is easy to make with 6 ingredients.
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! For another no-bake chocolate dessert, this Aquafaba Chocolate Mousse and Vegan Chocolate Ganache Tart are also wonderful.
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.
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.
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.
This list is not complete. Please see the recipe card at the end of the post for the complete ingredient list with measurements and detailed instructions.
For Serving: Consider topping or serving your pie with dairy-free whipped cream and shaved chocolate, or see the list of other topping ideas.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Mix the crushed graham crackers and melted butter together until all of the graham crackers are wetted.
Step 2: Press the mixture firmly into a 9-inch pie dish. Transfer the pie crust to the freezer while you prepare the filling.
Step 3: 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.
Step 4: Add the tofu, almond milk and maple syrup and blend until very smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
Step 6: 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 7: 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
The filling is naturally gluten-free so as long as you use a gluten-free pie crust, the pie will be gluten-free.
For a gluten-free pie crust, use the almond flour crust option, a store-bought gluten-free pie crust or make a simple date and nut u0022crustu0022. You could also make this a crustless chocolate pie!
Yes. Avocado or vegan cream cheese are suitable substitutes for the tofu in this recipe. The flavour will be a little different though!
No. Soft tofu has a very neutral flavour and is easily masked by the chocolate and maple syrup.
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!
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No-Bake Vegan Chocolate Pie
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 2 cups crushed chocolate graham crackers*, 240 g
- 7 tbsp plant-based butter, melted (100 g)
For the Chocolate Pie
- 1.5 cups vegan chocolate chips, 255 g
- 400 g package of soft tofu
- 3 tbsp non-dairy milk, 45 mL
- 1/3 cup maple syrup, 75 g
- pinch of salt, optional
Instructions
- Crush Graham Crackers: Pulse the graham crackers in a food processor a few times until you have a very fine consistency.
- Mix Crust: In a large bowl, mix together the crushed graham crackers and melted butter until fully combined.
- Press Crust into Pan: In a 9” pie dish, press the graham cracker mixture into the pan. Use a measuring cup and press firmly to get a nice solid crust. Store in the freezer while you prepare the pie filling.
- Melt Chocolate Chips: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips in the microwave at intervals of 15-seconds, stirring between each, until the chocolate is completely melted. Alternatively, melt chocolate using a double boiler.
- Blend Filling: In a high-speed blender or food processor, add the melted chocolate, tofu, almond milk and maple syrup. Blend until smooth and all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Add Filling to Pie: Transfer the pie filling to the prepared crust and spread using a rubber spatula until you have a smooth, even surface. Store in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to firm up.
- Garnish and Serve: Top with vegan whipped cream and shaved chocolate if desired. Enjoy!
Enjoy all of your recipes, thank you. Just made your vegan apple cake.
Question~~not sure how to covert grams or ml’s to cups and ounces?
Is there a chart found on your website?
Thank you.