Another dessert recipe, brought to you by the power of rationalization: Smooth, creamy, and rich vegan and paleo chocolate silk pie! On my less-than health-bent journey to avoid grains and (by now less) sugar, this is a pie I have been enjoying when the sweet tooth strikes. Perfect for you and your valentine!
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1 9" pie
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- 4 cups unsweetened, shredded coconut
- 1 cup maple syrup
- 1/3 Cup, plus 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 1 1/2 Tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 Cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 Cup coconut cream
- 4 Cups unsweetened, shredded coconut
- 1 Cup maple syrup
- 1/3 Cup, plus 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 1 1/2 Tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 Cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 Cup coconut cream
Directions
1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Combine 1/3 C coconut oil with shredded coconut, 1/2 C of maple syrup, 1/2 tablespoon of vanilla, and 1/2 tsp salt. Press the mixture in to a pie pan, and bake for 6-7 minutes, or until the coconut begins to brown.
3. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the 1/2 cup of the coconut oil with the coconut cream, and the rest of the maple syrup along with cocoa power, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tbsp vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
4. Pour mixture into pie crust, cool on the counter and refrigerate one hour or more. Happy Valentine’s Day! Xoxoxo
More Valentine’s Day desserts: Raw Vegan Sexy Chocolate Bark
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Photo: Jessica Riley-Norton
