Description
This chocolate avocado pie is a delightfully creamy and healthy dessert. Made with ripe avocados and rich cocoa, it offers a silky smooth texture and indulgent flavor without the guilt. Perfect for those seeking a nutritious yet decadent treat, this no-bake pie is quick to prepare and can be enjoyed with or without a crust.
Ingredients
Pie Filling
- 12 oz mashed avocado
- 2 tbsp Dutch cocoa powder or unsweetened cocoa powder
- 10 oz chocolate chips or sugar free chocolate chips
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp sweetener of choice (e.g., maple syrup, honey, or sugar substitute)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract (optional)
Crust (Optional)
- Store-bought or homemade pie crust of your choice, or use a raw chocolate crust recipe
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust (Optional): Use your favorite store-bought or homemade pie crust, or prepare a raw chocolate crust if preferred. You can also serve the pie crustless in ramekins for a simpler version.
- Check Avocado Ripeness: Ensure your avocados are ripe to achieve a smooth and creamy texture in the pie filling.
- Melt Chocolate: Carefully melt the chocolate chips using a double boiler or microwave in short intervals, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
- Blend Ingredients: Add the mashed avocado, melted chocolate, cocoa powder, salt, sweetener, and vanilla extract (if using) into a blender or food processor. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
- Assemble Pie: Pour the blended filling over your prepared crust or directly into ramekins if serving crustless.
- Chill: Refrigerate the pie until firm, usually for at least 2 hours or until set.
- Store Leftovers: Cover and store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to four days to maintain freshness.
Notes
- You can customize the sweetness by adjusting the amount and type of sweetener used.
- For a nutty crust, consider making a raw chocolate crust using nuts and dates.
- This dessert is naturally gluten-free when using a gluten-free crust or served crustless.
- Using sugar-free chocolate chips can make this pie suitable for lower sugar diets.
- Let the pie come to room temperature for a few minutes before serving for a softer texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
