Chocolate Pumpkin Pie
This crowd-pleasing chocolate pumpkin pie contains all the flavors of pumpkin pie with added chocolate! It’s creamy, silky, indulgent, surprisingly simple, & dairy and egg-free!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 268kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup of vegan semi-sweet chocolate chips ,or bitter-sweet/ a blend, if preferred
- 15 ounces of pumpkin puree NOT pumpkin pie filling
- 1 ½ cups of silken tofu (or soft tofu. Firm cream cheese also works)
- 1 ½ tablespoons of brown sugar or unrefined coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract ,(natural vanilla is best)
- 1 tablespoon of pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1 prepared vegan pie crust (use gluten-free if needed)
- Dollop of whipped cream for garnish optional
- Sprinkle of cinnamon for garnish optional
- Extra chocolate chips for garnish optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F/175°C. Meanwhile, microwave the chocolate chips in a small, microwave-safe bowl (or use a double boiler method) for 30 seconds, then 20-second increments until smooth and melted.
- Blend (or whisk) the melted chocolate, pumpkin puree, silken tofu, brown sugar, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the filling into the prepared crust, smooth the top, and bake for 30 minutes, or until the edges have set and the center is slightly jiggly. Alternatively, a knife inserted in the center should come out clean.
- Chill the pumpkin and chocolate pie for at least 6 hours, or overnight. Slice and serve – Enjoy!
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Notes
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- Avoid pumpkin pie filling: Instead, use 100% pumpkin puree so you can control the sweetness and spices.
- Use silken tofu: Its soft texture and mild flavor work perfectly as a heavy cream alternative. Firmer varieties will change the flavor and texture.
- Don’t over-mix: Too much air in the filling may cause ‘cracking.’
- Crust browning too quickly? Loosely tent the edges with foil/a pie shield.
- Chill it: This is important to achieve the perfect ‘set’ texture. It’s also important to keep it chilled for the best texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 268kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 94mg | Potassium: 220mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 8275IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 3mg
