Description
Rich, creamy Dark Chocolate Pecan Pie made with plant-based ingredients and natural flavors. This decadent dessert combines smooth dark chocolate, toasted pecans, and a flaky plant-based crust for an elegant treat perfect for celebrations or weekend indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust
- 1 9-inch plant-based pie crust (pre-made or homemade)
Filling
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips (natural)
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup maple syrup (natural)
- 1/4 cup plant-based butter
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup plant-based milk
- 1/3 cup brown sugar (natural)
- 1–2 tsp natural gelling agent
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (natural)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the plant-based pie crust and press into a 9-inch pie dish. Blind bake the crust for about 10 minutes to ensure it stays crisp once filled.
- Toast the pecans: While the crust bakes, toast chopped pecans lightly in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 3-5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Melt the dark chocolate: In a heatproof bowl, gently melt dark chocolate chips over a double boiler or in 30-second bursts in the microwave, stirring each time until smooth and glossy.
- Mix the filling: In a medium bowl, combine plant-based butter, maple syrup (natural), brown sugar (natural), plant-based milk, apple cider vinegar, vanilla extract (natural), and salt. Whisk until smooth, then blend in melted chocolate and natural gelling agent evenly.
- Assemble the pie: Stir toasted pecans into the filling, then pour the mixture into the prebaked crust. Spread uniformly for an even surface.
- Bake and cool: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35-40 minutes, or until the filling is just set and slightly jiggles in the center. Let cool completely on a wire rack before serving to allow it to firm up perfectly.
Notes
- Pre-toast pecans to enhance flavor and crunch.
- Do not overbake; a slight jiggle in the filling keeps it creamy.
- Use high-quality dark chocolate with rich cocoa content for best taste.
- Chill the pie fully before slicing for clean, beautiful slices.
- Brush crust edges lightly with plant-based butter to prevent sogginess and enhance browning.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 pie)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: dark chocolate pecan pie, plant-based dessert, vegan pecan pie, natural ingredients, gluten-free pie
