Vegan Key Lime Pie (7 ingredients)

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I can’t think of a better end-of-summer treat than a cold, creamy vegan key lime pie! This key lime pie recipe is surprisingly easy and is completely egg-free & dairy-free. And you only need 7 ingredients to make this pie & the crust!

This pie recipe has the best buttery, dairy-free graham cracker crust, and a vibrant, zesty yet creamy pie filling. While this recipe is titled key lime pie, I’m using regular limes today since they’re easier to find and you need less of them to get the required amount of lime juice.

the main ingredients

This easy vegan key lime pie recipe is made with fresh limes. It uses about 3-4 large, regular limes, which when juiced makes about 3/4 cup lime juice. While this pie takes a few hours to make, most of the time is passive while the pie cools in the fridge. It’s super simple to make and you only need 7 ingredients.

To make this dairy-free pie, you’ll want to gather the following ingredients:

Graham Crackers
Vegan Butter
Brown Sugar
Limes
Sweetened Condensed Coconut Milk
Coconut Cream
Sugar

how to make the best key lime pie

Key lime pie is essentially only two main components; the creamy filling and the graham cracker crust.

The first step is to mix together the crust ingredients.
Then, press the crust into a pie pan and bake for 10 minutes at 375F.
While the crust cools, you can make the creamy lime filling. Mix the sweetened condensed coconut milk, coconut cream, lime zest and juice together.
Pour the filling into the prepared crust.
Bake the filling for 15 minutes at 350F.
Then, let the pie cool at room temp for 1 hour. Place in the fridge for 3 hours to finish setting up.

how to serve the vegan key lime pie

This homemade easy key lime pie is best served once the filling has been completely set. This will take about 3 hours in the fridge or 1-2 hours in the freezer. You can also store the pie in the freezer. If storing in the freezer, let the pie sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before slicing or serving it.

This creamy, cold key lime pie is delicious served with dairy free whipped cream or with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.

non-dairy key lime pie faq:

Can I use bottled lime juice?

You can technically use bottled lime juice for this recipe, but I highly recommend using fresh limes for the best flavor. It’s not necessary to use real key limes for this recipe, since they are difficult to find year-round and in certain parts of the world.

Will the filling of the key lime pie be runny without eggs?

The key lime pie filling will be jiggly in the center when removed from the oven after 15 minutes of baking. After cooling at room temperature for an hour, the filling should be firmer but still not completely set. The pie needs to be chilled in the fridge or freezer to set up completely.

How do I know if the key lime pie is done baking?

The outer edges of the vegan key lime pie filling will be firm to the touch but the center should still be jiggly in appearance after 15 minutes of baking.

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Vegan Key Lime Pie

Yield: 1 9" pie

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Additional Time: 4 hours

Total Time: 4 hours 40 minutes

This vegan key lime pie recipe has the best buttery, dairy-free graham cracker crust, and a vibrant, zesty yet creamy pie filling. It's the perfect cold and creamy summer treat!

This recipe is adapted from Once Upon a Chef.

Ingredients

Crust

1 ½ cups (190g) fine graham cracker crumbs (about 11-12 full-sized cracker sheets)
⅓ cup (70g) light brown sugar, packed
6 tbsp (90g) melted vegan butter

Filling

15 oz (400g) sweetened condensed coconut milk (2 cans)
1 cup (240g) coconut cream (solid parts only)
3 tbsp lime zest, 2-3 large limes
¾ cup (150g) fresh squeezed lime juice (about 3 very large limes)
2 tbsp granulated sugar (optional, see notes)

Instructions

To make the crust:

Preheat the oven to 375F.
In a large bowl or food processor, mix or pulse together the graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and melted butter.
Press the crumbs into a 9” pie pan (1.5” deep) using your fingers. Press the crust mixture up onto the sides of the pan as well. If needed, use the bottom of a clean glass to press the crust mixture.
Bake the crust for 10 minutes. It should be slightly browned. Let the crust cool completely.

To make the filling:

Preheat or lower the oven temperature to 350F.
In a large bowl or your food processor, mix together the sweetened condensed coconut milk, coconut cream, lime juice, and lime zest. Taste for sweetness. If more sweetness is desired, add the 2 tbsp of sugar.
Place the baked pie crust onto a baking sheet.
Pour the filling mixture into your prepared pie crust.
Bake for 15 minutes.
The filling should be jiggly in the center when removed from the oven. Let the pie cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Then, place in the fridge for 3-4 hours to finish setting up.
You can also place and store the pie in the freezer. If storing in the freezer, let the pie sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Whether to add the extra granulated sugar depends on the sweetness level of your sweetened condensed coconut milk and the tartness of your limes. Taste the filling prior to pouring it into the crust. If you desire more sweetness, add the extra 2 tbsp of sugar.
For the coconut cream, place the can in the fridge or freezer for a few hours or overnight. This will ensure that the solid coconut cream separates completely from the coconut water in the can.
You can buy sweetened condensed coconut milk online or at health food stores like Whole Foods. You can also make your own by following the instructions below:

Dairy-Free Sweetened Condensed Milk:

2 cups dairy free milk (420g)
⅔ cup sugar (134g)
3 tbsp salted vegan butter
1 tsp vanilla

Simmer the milk and sugar on low for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Be sure the milk does not boil or burn. After 30 minutes, the mixture should be reduced to about 1/4 of the previous volume. Remove from heat and add the butter and vanilla. Mix until combined.

Store in a jar in the fridge for a week.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1 slice
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 290Total Fat: 20gProtein: 4g

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