Dairy Free No-Bake Chocolate Pie

Total time4 hr 25 min

Prep time25 min

Cook time0 min

This pie starts with a crushed chocolate cookie crust, pressed firm and chilled until it's sturdy enough to hold a rich, mousse-like filling. Melted semi-sweet chocolate is whisked into a silky, glossy base, lightened with a touch of vanilla and a pinch of salt, then folded until it turns airy and light rather than dense. A little bloomed gelatin gives the filling just enough structure to slice cleanly once it's fully chilled, so every piece holds its shape on the plate. The whole thing comes together without any baking at all — just chill, slice, and serve. It's an easy make-ahead dessert with deep chocolate flavor in every bite, and it fits neatly into a dairy free dessert rotation.

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Ingredients

8 servings

For the crust

24 chocolate sandwich cookies (about 2 ½ cups crushed)
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5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Chef's tip
Use a stick or block-style dairy-free butter - not a soft tub spread - and swap one-for-one.
¼ tsp fine salt

For the filling

1 ½ tsp unflavored powdered gelatin
2 tbsp cold water
1 ½ cups heavy cream, divided
Chef's tip
Use unsweetened dairy-free heavy cream in cooked sauces, soups, and ganache. For whipped uses, choose a product labeled whippable.
8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
2 tbsp unsalted butter
Chef's tip
Use a stick or block-style dairy-free butter - not a soft tub spread - and swap one-for-one.
2 tbsp powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
¼ tsp fine salt

For serving

whipped cream, for serving (optional)
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chocolate shavings, for serving (optional)
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Instructions

1
Pulse the chocolate sandwich cookies in a food processor until they form fine, even crumbs. Add the melted butter and salt, then pulse again until the mixture holds together when pressed between your fingers.
2
Transfer the crumb mixture to a 9-inch pie plate. Press it firmly and evenly across the bottom and up the sides using the flat bottom of a measuring cup, making sure the edges are compact and the thickness is uniform. Refrigerate the crust while you prepare the filling.

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