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The Best Vegan Key Lime Pie Recipe (Easy, No-Bake)

Gaby Dimova
This vegan key lime pie recipe is easy to make, and so delicious. It's the perfect tart & creamy treat and the filling doesn't require any baking.
5 from 7 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices
Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

  • food processor
  • tart pan
  • saucepan

Ingredients
  

Filling Ingredients

  • 1 cup coconut cream Refrigerate a can of coconut milk overnight. Then when you open it, scoop out only the solid part that has formed at the top. This is your coconut cream.
  • ½ cup cashews Soak the cashews overnight in water, or if you forget, soak them in boiling water for 1 hour before making the recipe.
  • 1 can sweetened condensed coconut milk 7.4 oz
  • ½ cup lime juice
  • 2 tablespoon lime zest When zesting the limes, make sure to just zest the green part. The white zest underneath is very bitter.
  • 1 teaspoon matcha powder optional, for color
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt
  • 3 tablespoon cornstarch

Crust Ingredients

  • 150 grams vegan graham cracker cookies I used Biscoff
  • 3 ½ tablespoon vegan butter

Instructions
 

  • To a food processor or high-speed blender, add the vegan graham crackers and pulse them until they form a powder.
  • Then add in the melted vegan butter and pulse until it is combined with the crushed cookies.
  • Grease a pie pan with coconut oil, then transfer the cookie crust to the pie pan.
  • Using your hands, a spoon, or the flat bottom of a measuring cup, press down the cookie crust into the pan. Lift some of it up onto the edges as well.
  • Bake the pie crust for 10 minutes at 350*F/ 175*C. Remove from oven and allow the crust to chill.
  • To a clean bowl of the food processor, add the coconut cream, cashews, condensed milk, lime juice & zest, matcha, vanilla, and salt.
  • Blend for several minutes, until you get a super creamy and smooth texture.
  • Now pour the pie filling into a small/ medium saucepan and put the heat on low.
  • Stir and heat up the pie filling, until it starts to bubble a bit (1-2 minutes). Then add in the cornstarch and whisk it up, making sure to break up any clumps.
  • Pour the key lime pie filling into the pie crust. Use a spoon or spatula to level out the top.
  • Refrigerate the pie for 6+ hours, or overnight. It will need this time to fully harden.
  • Once the pie is ready, slice it up, top it with vegan coconut whipped cream, lime wedges, and lime zest and enjoy!

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Notes

*Refrigerate a can of coconut milk overnight. Then when you open it, scoop out only the solid part that has formed at the top. This is your coconut cream.
*Soak the cashews overnight in water, or if you forget, soak them in boiling water for 1 hour before making the recipe.
*When zesting the limes, make sure to just zest the green part. The white zest underneath is very bitter.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.02gSodium: 105mgPotassium: 115mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 178IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 1mg
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