The Vegan Chocolate Mint Pie is comforting and delicious. We made this dessert with vegan chocolate cookie crumbs, vegan butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, whipping cream, peppermint extract, green food coloring, chocolate chips, and heavy cream. It contains 4 grams of protein and 390 calories per serving. This pie becomes ready to serve in just 4 hours and 35 minutes. Store this Vegan Chocolate Mint Pie for four days in the refrigerator. You may serve this pie with sliced bananas, cocoa powder, strawberries, peppermint tea, dark chocolate shavings, raspberries, or coconut whipped cream. Preparing this pie is very easy because the given instructions are clear.
STATS:
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Preparation time: 25 minutes
- Serving size: 1 slice
- Cooking time: 10 minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Total time: 4 hours 35 minutes
- Course: Dessert
- Diet: Vegan
- Serving: 10 slices
EQUIPMENT:
- Electric hand mixer
- 9-inch pie pan
- Microwave-safe bowl
- Mixing bowls
- Spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Refrigerator
INGREDIENTS:
CHOCOLATE CRUST:
- 1½ cups vegan chocolate cookie crumbs
- 6 tbsp melted vegan butter
MINT FILLING:
- 8 oz softened vegan cream cheese
- 1½ tsp peppermint extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups vegan heavy whipping cream
- 2–4 drops green food coloring
CHOCOLATE GANACHE TOPPING:
- Half cup vegan heavy cream
- 1 cup vegan semi-sweet chocolate chips
INGREDIENT NOTES:
VEGAN CHOCOLATE COOKIE CRUMBS:
- They make the crispy chocolate base and firm crust for the creamy filling. These crumbs add a strong chocolate taste to the dessert. You may use crushed vegan chocolate sandwich cookies as per your preference.
VEGAN BUTTER:
- Butter binds the cookie crumbs and makes the crust firm when chilled. It gives a buttery texture to the crust and makes it delicious. You may use refined coconut oil as a substitute.
POWDERED SUGAR:
- We use it to include sweetness in the filling as it dissolves easily. You may use powdered coconut sugar as another option.
VEGAN CREAM CHEESE:
- Cream cheese gives a smooth and tangy texture to the mint filling. It makes the filling stable after chilling. You may utilize blended firm silken tofu as a substitute.
GREEN FOOD COLORING:
- Food coloring gives a traditional mint-pie look to the filling. Including it does not change the taste. You may use natural green food coloring in a small quantity as another idea.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First, warm the oven to 350°F, then mix chocolate cookie crumbs and vegan butter.
- Press the mixture in the bottom and sides of the pan, then bake for ten minutes.
- Cool the crust & beat vegan cream cheese with powdered sugar.
- Then Whip vegan heavy cream separately and fold it in the cream cheese mixture.
- Mix the peppermint extract and green food coloring, then spread the filling on the cooled crust and chill it for 3 hours.
- Microwave vegan chocolate chips and vegan heavy cream in the bowl in 20-second intervals.
- Then cool the ganache completely and spread it on the chilled mint filling.
- Lastly, chill the pie for 60 minutes and slice it to serve chilled.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
TOPPINGS:
- Vegan Whipped Cream
- Coconut Whipped Cream
- Vanilla Cashew Cream
FRUIT:
- Fresh Strawberries
- Raspberries
- Sliced Bananas
- Fresh Cherries
CHOCOLATE GARNISHES:
- Dark Chocolate Shavings
- Mini Vegan Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Chocolate Curls
HOT DRINKS:
- Vegan Hot Chocolate
- Peppermint Tea
- Vanilla Latte
- Coffee
TIPS:
- Cool the crust completely, then add the filling to keep it from getting too soft.
- You should avoid mixing the whipped cream too much for better results.
- To get the best shape of the pie while serving, you need to chill it properly.
- Include the topping right before serving to get the best look of the dessert.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Store this dessert in a closed box for four days.
FREEZER:
- Wrap this chocolate mint pie and freeze for one month in the container.
FAQs:
Can I prepare this pie without green food coloring?
- Yes, you may skip it as the pie will still taste the same.
Is coconut cream good to include in this recipe?
- Yes, you may add full-fat coconut cream instead of heavy cream.
How can I keep the filling from getting soft?
- Chill the filling properly and whip the cream properly, then include it in the cream cheese mixture.
Can I prepare this pie earlier?
- Yes, you may make this dessert early and refrigerate it for later use.
Does dark chocolate work well in the recipe?
- Yes, it gives better results and a stronger chocolate taste to the ganache.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 390 kcal
Net carbs: 37 g
Iron: 2 g
Total carbs: 41 g
Vitamin A: 450 IU
Fiber: 4 g
Calcium: 35 g
Protein: 4 g
Sodium: 240 mg
Potassium: 170 mg
