Description
This classic vegan pecan pie offers all the traditional flavors—rich, gooey caramel filling, flaky crust, and crunchy toasted pecans—made entirely without dairy or eggs. Perfect for holidays or any indulgent plant-based dessert craving.
Ingredients
1 vegan pie crust (homemade or store-bought, ensure it’s vegan)
8 oz silken tofu
¾ cup unsweetened non-dairy milk (soy, almond, or oat)
¼ cup cornstarch
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp salt
¾ cup maple syrup
½ cup organic brown sugar
⅓ cup vegan butter
2¼ cups pecan halves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Press the vegan pie crust into a deep 9-inch pie pan. Poke holes in the bottom with a fork, line with foil or parchment, and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake for 15 minutes and let cool slightly.
- In a blender or food processor, combine silken tofu, non-dairy milk, cornstarch, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt. Blend until smooth.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the maple syrup, brown sugar, and vegan butter. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for about 10 minutes until glossy and bubbly.
- Stir in the tofu mixture and simmer for about 1 minute until slightly thickened.
- Roughly chop 2 cups of pecans and scatter them in the par-baked crust, reserving a few whole pecans for topping.
- Pour the filling over the pecans in the crust.
- Place the pie on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for about 40 minutes until the filling is bubbly and golden.
- Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack to allow the filling to set.
- Slice and serve, optionally with vegan ice cream or whipped topping.
Notes
Add ½ cup of vegan chocolate chips to the filling for a chocolate-pecan variation.
Mix in 1 tbsp bourbon for a deeper flavor profile.
Swap half the pecans with walnuts or almonds for a nutty twist.
Divide filling into mini tart shells for individual servings.
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheat slices in the oven at 300°F (150°C) for about 10 minutes or microwave briefly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 589
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
