Dairy Free Vegan Chocolate Cream Pie

Total time4 hr 45 min

Prep time30 min

Cook time15 min

This dreamy chocolate pie starts with a crushed cookie crust pressed firm and frozen until it holds its shape, then gets filled with a silky chocolate custard built from thick coconut cream, cocoa powder, and melted chocolate chips whisked until glossy and thick. The filling sets up rich and sliceable in the fridge, no eggs or gelatin required, just cornstarch doing the work of a classic pastry cream. A billowy layer of whipped coconut cream goes on top, lightly sweetened with powdered sugar and vanilla, finished with a dusting of cocoa or chocolate shavings for that bakery-case look. Every component here, from crust to filling to topping, is built without a drop of dairy, so it's an easy win for a dairy free dessert table. It's the kind of make-ahead slice that tastes indulgent but comes together with pantry staples and a little patience in the fridge.

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Ingredients

8 servings

For the crust

2 cups vegan chocolate sandwich cookies (about 20 cookies), finely crushed
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4 tbsp vegan butter, melted
1 tbsp organic cane sugar

For the filling

2 cans (13.5 oz each) full-fat coconut milk, refrigerated overnight
6 oz vegan chocolate chips
½ cup organic cane sugar
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3 tbsp cornstarch
¼ tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract

For the coconut whipped cream

1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk, refrigerated overnight
2 tbsp powdered sugar
½ tsp vanilla extract

For serving

vegan chocolate shavings or cocoa powder, for dusting (optional)
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Instructions

1
The night before (or at least 4 hours ahead), place 3 cans of full-fat coconut milk in the refrigerator upright. This allows the thick coconut cream to separate and solidify at the top.
2
Pulse the vegan chocolate sandwich cookies in a food processor until they form fine, even crumbs. Add the melted vegan butter and 1 tbsp organic cane sugar, then pulse again until the mixture holds together when pressed between your fingers.

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