Description
This Dark Chocolate Pecan Pie offers a rich, gooey, and nutty dessert experience with a luscious plant-based filling. Combining decadent dark chocolate and crunchy toasted pecans on a flaky plant-based crust, it delivers a deeply satisfying sweet and nutty flavor perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust
- Plant-Based Pie Crust, enough for one 9-inch pie
Filling
- 1 cup Dark Chocolate Chunks (high-quality)
- 1 1/2 cups Pecans, toasted
- 3/4 cup Maple Syrup (natural)
- 1 cup Coconut Cream
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar (natural)
- 1 teaspoon Apple Cider Vinegar (natural)
- 1 tablespoon Natural Gelling Agent
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (natural)
- Pinch of Sea Salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Pie Crust: Press your plant-based pie crust mixture evenly into a greased 9-inch pie dish. Chill in the refrigerator to firm up and ensure even baking while you prepare the filling.
- Toast the Pecans: Lightly toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant to enhance their crunch and flavor. Set aside.
- Make the Gooey Chocolate Filling: In a saucepan over low heat, combine the coconut cream, maple syrup (natural), brown sugar (natural), and a pinch of sea salt. Stir until sugars dissolve and mixture is warm but not boiling. Gradually add the dark chocolate chunks, stirring gently until melted and smooth.
- Incorporate Natural Gelling Agent and Flavorings: Sprinkle in the natural gelling agent and stir thoroughly until fully combined. Add vanilla extract (natural) and apple cider vinegar (natural), stirring to blend the flavors well.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour the warm chocolate filling over the chilled pie crust and spread evenly. Top generously with toasted pecans. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35-40 minutes or until the filling is set but still slightly soft in the center.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the pie to cool completely on a wire rack, then chill in the refrigerator for a few hours to firm up the filling for clean slices.
Notes
- Use Quality Dark Chocolate for a richer, more decadent pie.
- Toast Nuts Just Before Use for superior crunch and flavor.
- Do Not Overbake; remove when center is slightly jiggly for a melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- Chill Thoroughly to make slicing easier and improve texture.
- Use a Sharp Knife Warmed with Hot Water for perfect clean slices.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: dark chocolate pecan pie, plant-based dessert, vegan pie, nutty dessert, chocolate pecan pie recipe
