Vegan Key Lime Pie
 
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This recipe comes together so quickly, but please note that the Prep time is hands-on time only. Allow enough time (at least a few hours) for the pie to cool and set. You can make it a day ahead.
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Recipe type: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
  • 8 ounces dairy-free cream cheese alternative
  • ¾ to 1 cup sugar, to taste
  • ½ cup fresh squeezed key lime juice (about 4 to 6 limes), plus zest for garnish
  • ½ cup unsweetened or plain dairy-free milk beverage
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons non-GMO cornstarch
  • 1 regular prepared vegan pie crust (not deep dish; vegan graham cracker pie crust recommended)
  • Dairy-free whipped topping (optional)
Instructions
  1. Put the cream cheese alternative, ¾ cup sugar, key lime juice, milk beverage, starch, and vanilla in your blender and puree until smooth. Taste, and add more sugar, if needed, to achieve your perfect sweet-tart balance.
  2. Pour the mixture into a pot and bring it to a boil over medium heat.
  3. Scrape the mixture into your prepared pie crust and let it cool. Refrigerate until set.
  4. Top with dairy-free whipped topping and sprinkle with key lime zest, to serve
Nutrition Information
Serving size: ⅛ pie Calories: 269 Fat: 12.3g Saturated fat: 7.5g Carbohydrates: 40.7g Sugar: 25g Sodium: 249mg Fiber: 1.2g Protein: 1.1g
Recipe by Go Dairy Free at https://www.godairyfree.org/recipes/easy-vegan-key-lime-pie