When you’re craving chocolate, nothing satisfies like a slice of silk pie. This decadent dessert features a crumbly crust, smooth filling and a triumphant whipped coconut cream topping. The cloud-like mousse is made with a blend of avocado, plant-based milk and organic chocolate for a better-for-you – but just as tasty – twist on the classic.
Chocolate Silk Pie
Prep Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings 16
Calories 452 kcal
Ingredients
Crust
- 2-2/3 cups King Arthur Gluten-Free Flour
- 1/2 tsp. Redmond Real Salt Sea Salt
- 1-1/2 cups coconut sugar
- 1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp. vegan butter melted
- 1/2 cup plus 1 Tbsp. Nutiva Organic Coconut Oil with Buttery Flavor melted
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 egg yolks
- 3 Tbsp. ice water
- 1 tsp. Bragg Organic Raw Apple Cider Vinegar
Filling
- 3 avocados
- 1/3 cup HU Kitchen Gems Snacking & Baking Dark Chocolate
- 1 tsp. SunButter Natural Sunflower Butter
- 3 Tbsp. pHresh Products Organic Cacao Powder
- 7 Tbsp. maple syrup
- 1 small can coconut cream
- 3 Tbsp. Sproud Plant-Based Milk
- 1-1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 3 Tbsp. Nutiva Chia Seeds
Whipped coconut cream
- 1 can coconut cream chilled overnight
Topping
- 2 squares HU Kitchen Dark Chocolate Bar
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease pie pan.
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In mixer, mix together flour, salt and sugar. Mix in butter until well combined. Add egg, vanilla and water; mix until dough forms.
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Press dough into greased pie pan, making it as smooth as possible. Bake 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Be careful to not overcook, crust will continue to cook and harden out of oven.
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Meanwhile, in powerful blender, combine all filling ingredients except HU Gems; blend until smooth.
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Over low heat, melt Hu gems a few minutes. Stir into avocado mousse.
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Scoop hardened coconut cream into mixing bowl, leaving any clear liquid behind. Using a mixer, whip until light peaks form.
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When tart crust is cool, pour in filling. Top with layer of coconut cream.
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Shave chocolate squares over top. Refrigerate 60 minutes to set.
Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Silk Pie
Amount Per Serving
Calories 452
Calories from Fat 351
% Daily Value*
Fat 39g60%
Saturated Fat 25g125%
Cholesterol 24mg8%
Sodium 127mg5%
Potassium 480mg14%
Carbohydrates 26g9%
Fiber 6g24%
Sugar 10g11%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 357IU7%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Calcium 55mg6%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.