Vegan Double Chocolate Mousse Pie Recipe
This Vegan Double Chocolate Mousse Pie is a rich, creamy, and dairy-free dessert featuring a toasted pecan crust and a luscious silken tofu and chocolate filling, perfect for satisfying any chocolate craving.
- Author: Natali
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
- Diet: Vegan
Pie Crust
- 1 ¾ cups raw pecans
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa or cacao powder
- 1 ½ cups (packed) pitted dates (measured after pitting)
- 1 healthy pinch sea salt
- 1–2 Tbsp almond butter
Pie Filling
- 12 ounces silken tofu (drained, patted dry)
- 1 ¾ cups dairy-free semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Optional Toppings
- 5-Ingredient Caramel Sauce
- Coconut Whipped Cream
- Toast Pecans Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C). Spread pecans on a bare baking sheet and toast for 10 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning. Remove and let cool slightly.
- Make Crust Base Once pecans are cool, add them to a food processor along with cocoa powder, pitted dates, sea salt, and almond butter. Process until the mixture reaches a fine meal consistency and holds together when pinched. If too crumbly, add more almond butter and blend until moldable. Set aside.
- Prepare Pie Pan Optionally line a 9-inch pie pan with parchment paper for easier removal, though not required.
- Form Crust Transfer crust mixture to the pie pan. Spread evenly using hands, then press firmly against the bottom and sides with a flat-bottomed object like a drinking glass. Ensure the top edges are even. Place the crust uncovered in the freezer to set while preparing the filling.
- Prepare Filling Base Add drained and dried silken tofu to a high-speed blender and set aside.
- Melt Chocolate Melt dairy-free chocolate chips using a double boiler on the stovetop or microwave in 30-second increments, stirring occasionally until smooth.
- Blend Filling Quickly add melted chocolate to the blender with tofu. Blend thoroughly for about 1 minute until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. Add vanilla extract if using and blend again until fully incorporated.
- Assemble Pie Pour the filling over the chilled crust and smooth the surface evenly with the back of a spoon. Cover loosely with parchment paper and freeze for at least 1 hour to set. Alternatively, refrigerate for 2 hours for a softer texture.
- Store and Serve Once set, store the pie covered in the refrigerator for up to 4–5 days or freeze up to 1 month. Allow to thaw slightly before slicing. Serve plain or topped with optional caramel sauce and coconut whipped cream.
Notes
- Optionally line the pie pan with parchment paper for easier removal.
- If crust mixture is too crumbly, add more almond butter to achieve moldable consistency.
- Freeze the crust to set before adding filling.
- Freeze the assembled pie for at least 1 hour to set, or refrigerate for 2 hours for a softer texture.
- Store pie covered in refrigerator for up to 4-5 days or freeze up to 1 month. Allow to thaw slightly before slicing.
- Serve with optional caramel sauce and coconut whipped cream for extra flavor.
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