Vegan Coconut Pie Recipe – Chocolate Coated Katie

This vegan coconut pie recipe is so luxuriously creamy. Layers of coconut whipped cream and toasted coconut high essentially the most scrumptious coconut custard filling!

One of the best vegan coconut pie ever

I’ve been making this dairy free coconut pie since I used to be 16 years outdated, and but in some way that is the primary time I’m ever sharing it on-line.

The recipe requires only a few elements and could be egg free, gluten free, excessive protein, added sugar free, and nut free.

Every time I serve it, friends fall in love with the thick, custardy texture and traditional coconut taste.

That is one among my go-to vegan desserts to fully wow a crowd at events, and it’s shockingly simple to make at dwelling!

Friends additionally love these Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies

Step-by-step recipe video

Coconut cream pie vs. coconut custard pie

What’s the distinction between the 2 coconut pies?

Coconut cream pie incorporates a no bake filling just like pudding. You unfold the filling over a ready crust after which chill within the fridge to agency up.

In distinction, quaint coconut custard pie filling thickens within the oven till set.

Right this moment’s recipe is a custard pie, as a result of it bakes within the oven. Nevertheless, you’ll be able to skip the baking step and benefit from the filling by itself for those who want.

Vegan coconut pie elements

Shredded coconut – Use both sweetened or unsweetened shredded coconut so as to add texture and coconut style to the filling. Bigger coconut flakes (typically known as coconut chips) are a enjoyable garnish if you wish to be fancy.

Coconut oil – I like unrefined coconut oil as a result of it has a bolder taste, however refined coconut oil is ok as effectively.

Smooth tofu – Smooth or silken tofu is offered within the fridge part of most grocery shops and well being meals shops. I additionally embody a soy free different for many who need it.

Sugar – The recipe works with granulated sugar, unrefined coconut sugar, or xylitol for a sugar free pie. If you happen to experiment with pure maple syrup or agave as an alternative, please let me know the way it goes.

Whipped cream – My favourite solution to serve coconut pie is layered excessive with coconut whipped cream. Brief on time? Be happy to benefit from the recipe plain or high every particular person slice with vegan canned whipped cream as a substitute.

Pie crust – Go together with any retailer purchased or selfmade single pastry crust or graham cracker crust. I take advantage of the vegan pie crust recipe from this Vegan Apple Pie.

You possibly can whip up a crustless pie by spreading the filling right into a greased pie pan.

Or layer the unbaked filling into parfait glasses, with dried pineapple and plant based mostly graham cracker crumbs or sliced banana and chocolate chips.

Different elements – Pure vanilla extract and a pinch of salt each praise the candy coconutty taste of the dessert.

How you can make vegan coconut custard pie

Begin by preheating the oven to 350 levels Fahrenheit.
In case you are utilizing a crust, press it firmly right into a 9 inch pie pan. Then set the pan apart. There is no such thing as a have to prebake the crust.
Until your coconut oil is already in liquid type, gently heat it for a number of seconds in a saucepan on the range high or within the microwave till totally melted.
Add the tofu, sugar, oil, vanilla extract, and salt to a top quality meals processor or blender. Course of till thick and fully easy.
Cease the machine, and stir within the shredded coconut by hand with a spoon.
Pour the coconut filling into the ready crust or instantly right into a greased pan. Utilizing a spatula, unfold the combination evenly into the pie dish.
Bake on the middle rack of the preheated oven for thirty minutes. You may make the non-obligatory coconut whipped cream and toasted coconut topping whilst you wait.
Fastidiously take away the pie from the oven and let it cool. Prime with the coconut whipped cream and toasted coconut, or with garnishes of selection.
Retailer leftovers coated within the fridge for as much as per week. Whilst you can freeze and reheat leftover slices of pie, the feel is not going to be as creamy as soon as thawed.

Home made toasted coconut topping

The best solution to toast coconut at house is to warmth coconut flakes over medium warmth in a skillet for about 5 minutes.

Maintain watch, and stir often to make sure the flakes don’t burn.

It is very important take away the coconut from the warmth earlier than it turns darkish brown, as a result of the flakes will proceed to darken as they cool.

Professional tip: Save time by making additional toasted coconut. Let it totally cool, then retailer in an hermetic coated container at room temperature for 2 weeks or refrigerated or frozen for as much as a month.

Toasted coconut is nice on nondairy ice cream or Pineapple Dole Whip.

Soy free possibility

Mixing tofu into desserts is a incredible low calorie and vegan different to heavy cream, eggs, or condensed milk. It thickens recipes and provides protein, with little to no noticeable taste.

However for many who are allergic or desire a soy free different, I do have one for you! Bonus: it’s a no bake recipe.

Rather than the delicate tofu, use the coconut meat from two medium Thai coconuts. Minimize the flesh into chunk measurement items, then mix with the opposite pie filling elements.

Unfold right into a ready crust, and refrigerate till chilled, to set.

Vegan Coconut Pie Dessert (No Eggs, No Milk, No Dairy)

2 lb delicate tofu (32oz) (Or see soy free possibility above)
3/4 cup sugar or xylitol (150g)
1/3 cup coconut oil (70g)
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract (2g)
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups shredded coconut (75g)
1 9 inch vegan pie crust (non-obligatory)
1 recipe Coconut Whipped Cream (non-obligatory for the highest)
1/2 cup coconut flakes or coconut chips (non-obligatory for the highest)

1. Preheat oven to 350 levels Fahrenheit.
2. Press crust of selection right into a pan (if utilizing a crust), and put aside.
3. If coconut oil just isn’t already in liquid type, gently heat it up till melted.
4. Add tofu, sugar, oil, vanilla, and salt to a meals processor or blender. Then mix to realize a thick and creamy filling.
5. Stir within the shredded coconut by hand.
6. Pour combination into the ready pie crust or a greased pie pan, and use a spatula to easy the highest.
7. Bake on the middle rack of the oven for half-hour. In the meantime, put together the non-obligatory coconut whipped cream.
8. If you wish to garnish your vegan coconut pie with toasted coconut, merely warmth the coconut flakes in a skillet over medium warmth for about 5 minutes.
9. Take away the pie from the oven, and let cool. Prime with coconut whipped cream and toasted coconut if desired.