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Ethereal Chocolate Silk Pie for the Celestial Brunch

Discover the ethereal chocolate silk pie recipe perfect for a celestial vegan brunch, combining velvety chocolate ganache and silky coconut cream in an almond crust.

Time: Prep - 20 minutes, Cook - 15 minutes, Total - 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Difficulty: Advanced
Cuisine: Vegan Dessert

Allergens

Nuts

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups raw almonds
  • 1 cup pitted dates
  • 6 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 can full
  • fat coconut milk, chilled overnight
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • A pinch of sea salt
  • Fresh raspberries for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a food processor, pulse almonds until they resemble coarse crumbs. Add dates and process until the mixture comes together. Press the crust into the bottom and up the sides of a 9 inch pie dish. Set aside.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine coconut oil and cocoa powder over low heat. Stir until fully combined and slightly thickened to create a ganache. Pour evenly over the pie crust, spreading with a spatula to ensure an even layer. Let cool.
  3. Carefully open the can of chilled coconut milk and scoop out the solid white cream into a large bowl. Whisk in maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt until fluffy and smooth.
  4. Pour the whipped coconut cream over the ganache layer in the pie crust. Use a spatula to spread it evenly. Decorate the top with fresh raspberries, creating a pattern of your choice.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until firm. Serve chilled.

Chef’s Insight

A perfect balance of flavors and textures that tantalize the palate in each bite.

Notes

Let the coconut cream separate naturally from the liquid when chilling overnight.

Cultural or Historical Background

The chocolate silk pie is an American dessert, where silken chocolate filling combines with a flaky crust for a classic treat.