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I know right. You have got to make this summer treat. I am telling you the pictures do not do justice to how good this is. This pie can be made into bars as well.
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More desserts that you need to make this summer.
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Steps:
Make the crust and press into pie pan, tart pan or other square or rectangle pan if making bars.
Make the caramel and pour into crust.
Even it out. Melt the chocolate in coconut milk.
Briskly Whisk in the almond butter, maple and pour on the caramel layer. Freeze.
Freeze until set, then slice and serve. This Vegan Salted Caramel Pie!
The pie stays soft even when frozen. Keeps well for a few weeks if it really will last that long.
yumm!
Video:
Salted Date Caramel, Chocolate Pie with Almond Coconut Crust. Vegan Glutenfree No Bake
Ingredients
Crust:
- 1/2 cup + 2 Tbsp almonds
- 2 Tbsp hemp seeds, or use coconut flakes
- 2 Tbsp flax seed meal , or chia seeds or coconut flakes
- 1.5 Tbsp cocoa powder, omit for less chocolatey pie:)
- 3/4 cup coconut flakes, small flakes
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 8 soft medjool dates
- 1.5 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 Tbsp maple syrup
- 1 Tbsp or more almond milk
Salted Caramel Layer:
- 1 cup soft medjool dates, (approx 11 dates) - soaked in hot water for 15 minutes
- 2 Tbsp almond butter , or other nut butter
- 2 Tbsp coconut oil
- 1/2 cup almond milk , or other non dairy milk
- 1/4 tsp fine sea salt, less for less salty caramel
Chocolate Mousse layer:
- 1/2 cup full fat coconut milk
- 1 3 oz bar 70% dark Theo chocolate or about 2/3 cup vegan semi sweet chocolate chips
- 2 Tbsp almond butter
- 2 Tbsp coconut oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
Instructions
- Soak the dates, for the salted caramel layer in hot water, so they soak for the 15 minutes while you make the crust and topping.
Crust:
- Process the almonds until coarse meal in a food processor or blender. Add seeds, cocoa, dates, 1/4 cup coconut flakes, salt and pulse until the dates are incorporated well. Add the rest of the coconut flakes, vanilla, maple, almond milk and process until doughy. Add more almond milk or maple if needed and mix a bit your hands. Press the dough onto the pan. You can also make this into bars. Press the dough into a parchment lined 9 by 5 inch or smaller rectangle pan. For variations: Use more almonds or coconut to replace the seeds.
Salted Caramel:
- Drain the soaked dates. Puree all the ingredients+soaked dates listed under salted caramel to combine into a smooth puree. blend for a couple of cycles so the dates blend well. Taste and adjust sweet and salt(add maple or stevia if you like it sweeter). Spread on the crust.
Chocolate mousse:
- Heat coconut milk until it just about starts to bubble and add to a bowl. Add the chocolate and whisk to melt. Briskly whisk in the rest of the ingredients to aerate the mixture. Pour onto the caramel. Tap the pan to spread evenly.
- Freeze until set (a few hours), then slice and serve! The pie stays soft and well for weeks kept frozen. Cover the pie pan and freeze so that the top layer doesn't dry out.
Video
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
My family LOVED this. My mother-in-law, who is not prone to effusiveness, said it was AWESOME and that I must make it again soon. Excellent recipe – my daughter thought I had bought it from a bakery!
woohoo! that’s high praise!
Hey Richa happy new year!
My Tart pan is 2,7cm height so do you think it is good?
For Crust Dessicated Coconut can substitute flakes?
Flax Meal is important to set the crust?
If I have very fresh soft Dates no need to soak them for Caramel Layer?
It is for my daughter birthday so really important to please her ๐
Many thanks!
Henri ๐
Hi Henri! Great questions ๐
Yes, any standard tart pan that is 9 inches in diameter will work well.
Yes, dessicated coconut can be used.
Flax, chia seeds, or coconut flakes are essential to get the proper crust texture.
I have not tried this recipe with fresh dates, but if they are soft and moist they should work well.
Enjoy!
Hey dear Richa,
So so happy to read you and thanks so much for your answer!
I was waiting for it with impatience ๐
(I also left some same questions on the Salted Caramel Chocolate Pie YouTube comments section video so please sorry for asking twice..)
Your advices are really precious to me and will help me at best for sure!
I also read each comment below to have the maximum informations and tips from some other people ask you..
But just need to clarify some last dรฉtails with you please.
#PIE PAN
As I said I have a Tart Tin of 2,7cm but yours seems higher..
Can you tell me the height please?
(Because I plan to buy a Pie Pan especially for your recipe ๐ buy need to be sure of the height first..)
#CRUST
I have Flax seeds meal (or Chia) but dessicated Coconut can substitute one of them and set up crust texture as well?
*Coconut Flakes
I love Coconut Flakes but Dessicated Coconut can replace both normal and small flakes (why 2 diffรฉrent sizes of flakes on original recipe?)
Can we toast Coconut Flakes (how in the oven?) without impacting crust sticky texture?
#DATES
Im a huge fan of DATES especially fresh soft ones like MEDJOOL, Barhi ,Sukari..melt like Caramel in mouth so I will use the most juicy to make your Pie especially the CARAMEL LAYER
#CARAMEL LAYER
You answered here to many comments asking for Coconut oil substitute..
You said to ommit but is it possible to use Coconut Cream or Milk (solid part?) Instead in same quantity?
#CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
You use Full Fat Coconut Milk but only solid part or with liquid of the can too?
(mixed first?)
Because I always have solid and liquid separated in my can even well shaked..
And for Coconut Oil 2Tbsp same question as Caramel Layer, possible to use Coconut Cream/Milk instead?
#CONSERVATION
Once done, the pie has to go directly in freezer until night in fridge before the day to serve?
(You cover the Pie in the freezer with what?)
#CONCLUSION
Sorrรฝ again for all these questions, but I try to not forget any detail..
I really want to success in your recipe because I dont have many experience in baking..
Im just a single Daddy who want to satisfy my cheer daughter for her birthday coming 14th February ๐๐ฅฐ..
So please still help me in this way with your precious answers..
I really support your nice work and would like to have your books for my birthday coming 20th February ๐ฅณ
Thanks so much from the bottom of my heart…
Henri ๐
Hi Henri! Please see below answers to your questions:
#PIE PAN
As I said I have a Tart Tin of 2,7cm but yours seems higher..
Can you tell me the height please?
(Because I plan to buy a Pie Pan especially for your recipe ๐ buy need to be sure of the height first..)
In this recipe we use a standard 9-inch pie pan that has a height of 1.7 inches (4,3 cm).
#CRUST
I have Flax seeds meal (or Chia) but dessicated Coconut can substitute one of them and set up crust texture as well?
Yes, you can use dessicated coconut as a substitute for coconut flakes suggested as an alternate in the recipe.
*Coconut Flakes
I love Coconut Flakes but Dessicated Coconut can replace both normal and small flakes (why 2 diffรฉrent sizes of flakes on original recipe?)
The recipe notes that coconut flakes are included and that these should be small flakes, so there is just 1 size with the (small flakes) note to clarify.
Can we toast Coconut Flakes (how in the oven?) without impacting crust sticky texture?
Dry toast the coconut in a skillet over medium low heat. Toast until most of the coconut is golden. 3 to 5 mins. Stir occasionally to avoid burning.
#DATES
Im a huge fan of DATES especially fresh soft ones like MEDJOOL, Barhi ,Sukari..melt like Caramel in mouth so I will use the most juicy to make your Pie especially the CARAMEL LAYER
#CARAMEL LAYER
You answered here to many comments asking for Coconut oil substitute..
You said to ommit but is it possible to use Coconut Cream or Milk (solid part?) Instead in same quantity?
Yes use coconut cream as a substitute. The cream is the solid substance usually at the top of the liquid in a can.
#CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
You use Full Fat Coconut Milk but only solid part or with liquid of the can too?
(mixed first?)
Because I always have solid and liquid separated in my can even well shaked..
Use just the liquid milk part.
And for Coconut Oil 2Tbsp same question as Caramel Layer, possible to use Coconut Cream/Milk instead?
Yes, use the thick coconut cream from the can as a replacement.
#CONSERVATION
Once done, the pie has to go directly in freezer until night in fridge before the day to serve?
(You cover the Pie in the freezer with what?)
Yes, the pie must be frozen to properly set. Cover with plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
Enjoy!
Hey dear Richa you are so so nice with your precious details thanks so much for taking time answering to me!
I now have nearly all the informations needed!
Just last important points to clarify and we are good to go!
#PIE PAN
Do you mean 4,3 cm exterior or inside the Pan from the bottom?
So my 2,7cmTart Tin no good??
Otherwise I found this Pie Pan if you can check and telฤบ me if it sounds good to you?
https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B000FUAFTG/ref=twister_B01KK9O862?_encoding=UTF8&th=1
#COCONUT FLAKES
At first I thought there were 2 different sizes because in recipe description you say “coconut flakes” if substitute flax or hemp seeds…then you say “coconut flakes small flakes in grey characters”
Anyway Dรฉssicated Coconut can do the job if needed..
To toast them, my fry pan isnt good quality so do you have method instead please?
#CHOCOLATE LAYER
Do you mean the Can Coconut Milk both solid and liquid well mixed?
Because the liquid part of my can is like kind of “Coconut Water” and doesnt know it it set up well with this texture…
Many thanks again for everything!
Henri ๐
Happy to answer your questions, Henri!
A standard 9″ pie or tart pan will work well. So it looks like the one you found on Amazon is ok.
To toast the coconut in the oven, spread out onto a baking sheet and bake for about 3 minutes at 325 degrees F / 163 degrees C.
If omitting the coconut oil then use just the coconut cream, else the mixed can would be fine. You do want to shake the can vigorously before adding.
Enjoy!
This looks so amazing! Is it possible to omit the oil?
it’s fine if you to omit it.
Vegan Richa! I’ve been following you and doing your recipes for years. This one doesn’t disappoint!! I love making your desserts and seeing the reaction of my loved ones when I tell them the ingredients I used. Thanks again for another spot on recipe!
that’s so sweet
I brought this to the last work potluck we had in March 2020. People absolutely love it.
Yay
What size round pan can I use?
9″
Unbelievably scrumptious, and easy to make! Decadent but with healthy ingredients.
Thanks!
Can I use any oil instead of coconut oil?
not in this case – coco oil is needed for the ganache to set – It’s fine if you simply omit it.
This is one of the best things I have made this year. Easy, no bake and vegan! I used a food processor instead of the blender for the crust ‘cuz I figured it would get jammed up in the blender. I did leave out the maple syrup in the chocolate top. It was plenty sweet w/o it. I also used a 8″ square pan with a removable bottom. This will be an easy and impressive go-to dessert for my next get together with friends.
This is one of the best things I have made this year. Easy, no bake and vegan! I used a food processor instead of the blender for the crust โcuz I figured it would get jammed up in the blender. I did leave out the maple syrup in the chocolate top. It was plenty sweet w/o it. I also used a 8โณ square pan with a removable bottom. This will be an easy and impressive go-to dessert for my next get together with friends.
Awesome
good to know it worked like that