This Vegan Key Lime Pie is creamy and delicious, with a flavorful sweet and sour taste. I used some healthy ingredients like non-dairy yogurt, sugar free maple syrup and fresh squeezed lime juice. The crust is made from unsweetened coconut flakes and sugar free maple syrup.
Vegan Key Lime Pie
Ingredients For Crust:
2 3/4 Cups of shredded (unsweetened coconut)
1/4 Cup of sugar free maple syrup
1 Teaspoon of vanilla extract
1/4 Cup of all-purpose gluten free flour
Filling Ingredients:
2 1/2 Cups of coconut yogurt
2 Tablespoons of cornstarch
1/2 Cup of sugar free maple syrup
2 Teaspoons of vanilla extract
1/2 Cup of fresh lime juice (juice of 2-3 limes)
Directions:
-Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly grease a pie plate or tart pan and set aside.
To Make The Crust:
-In a medium size bowl, mix together the shredded coconut, maple syrup, vanilla extract and flour. The mixture should be able to stick together then press into a pan.
-Press the coconut mixture into the tart or pie pan, pressing the crust evenly into the bottom and sides of the pan.
-Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until coconut starts to lightly brown. Remove for oven and set aside.
To Make The Filling:
-In a large bowl, mix together the coconut yogurt, cornstarch, maple syrup, vanilla extract and lime juice.
-Pour mixed filling into the coconut crust and bake for 35-40 minutes. The crust should be a deep golden brown and filling will be somewhat set.
-Make sure the pie cools to room temperature then refrigerate the pie for 2 hours or over night, before serving. Remove from refrigerator and enjoy!
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