Great Key Lime Pie Vegan but You'd Never Guess It

Discover the ultimate dessert indulgence with our "Great Key Lime Pie Vegan but You'd Never Guess It" recipe—your go-to treat for creamy, tangy decadence that's 100% plant-based. Featuring a buttery, crumbly vegan graham cracker crust and a luscious filling made with soaked cashews, rich coconut cream, and freshly squeezed key lime juice, this pie strikes the perfect balance of tart and sweet. Enhanced with a touch of maple syrup and a hint of vanilla, it's proof that dairy-free desserts can taste just as indulgent as traditional ones. With minimal baking time and an overnight chill, this pie is a breeze to prepare and makes an impressive, refreshing dessert for any occasion. Slice, serve, and watch your guests marvel at its irresistible flavor—without ever guessing it’s vegan!

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups (crumbled) Vegan graham crackers
• 6 tablespoons Coconut oil (melted)
• 1.5 cups Cashews (raw, unsalted, soaked overnight)
• 1 cup Coconut cream
• 2 cups Key lime juice (freshly squeezed)
• 0.75 cup Maple syrup
• 3 tablespoons Arrowroot powder
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon Lime zest
• 0.25 teaspoon Sea salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

In a medium bowl, combine the crumbled vegan graham crackers and melted coconut oil. Mix well until the graham cracker crumbs are evenly coated and have a sandy texture.

Step 3

Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie pan. Use the back of a spoon or a flat-bottomed measuring cup to help compact it.

Step 4

Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then remove and let cool completely.

Step 5

Drain the soaked cashews and add them to a high-speed blender or food processor along with the coconut cream, key lime juice, maple syrup, arrowroot powder, vanilla extract, lime zest, and sea salt.

Step 6

Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. This should take about 2-3 minutes depending on your blender.

Step 7

Pour the filling into the cooled crust and spread it out evenly with a spatula.

Step 8

Bake the pie in the oven for 15 minutes at 350°F (175°C), or until the filling is just slightly set and no longer jiggly in the center.

Step 9

Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes, then transfer to the refrigerator to chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Step 10

Once chilled, garnish the pie with additional lime zest or thin lime slices if desired.

Step 11

Slice and serve cold. Enjoy your creamy, tangy, vegan key lime pie!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1590.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5142.6

Total Fat 256.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 130.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2569.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 698.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.7g	0%
Total Sugars 395.7g
Protein 69.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 299.7mg	0%
Iron 26.3mg	0%
Potassium 2750.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.9%

Protein: 5.2%

Carbs: 52.0%