Dairy-Free Key Lime Pie
Indulge in the zesty, tropical flavors of this Dairy-Free Key Lime Pie, a creamy and refreshing dessert that's perfect for anyone avoiding dairy. This vibrant treat features a crisp graham cracker crust sweetened with brown sugar and bound with coconut oil, while the silky filling combines rich coconut cream, almond milk, tangy key lime juice, and natural maple syrup for a perfectly balanced sweetness. Thickened with cornstarch and agar-agar, this pie sets to perfection without requiring gelatin or traditional dairy ingredients. With just 35 minutes of prep and cook time, followed by a chill in the fridge, this easy recipe is ideal for special occasions or anytime you crave a light, citrusy dessert. Serve it chilled and garnish with fresh lime slices or zest for a show-stopping presentation. Vegan, dairy-free, and utterly delicious—this pie is sure to become a go-to favorite for your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 0.25 cup coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 can coconut cream
- 0.5 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 0.75 cup key lime juice
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 0.25 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon agar-agar powder
- 0.5 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted coconut oil, and brown sugar until the mixture has a sandy texture and holds together when pinched.
Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie pan to form a crust.
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the coconut cream, almond milk, key lime juice, lime zest, cornstarch, agar-agar, and maple syrup. Whisk continuously until the mixture begins to thicken and bubble, about 5 minutes.
Once it thickens, remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust, spreading it evenly.
Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours, or until fully set and chilled.
Serve chilled, optionally garnished with thin slices of lime or extra lime zest.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3315 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 140.5 g | 180% | |
| Saturated Fat | 112.9 g | 564% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1323 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 509.3 g | 185% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.4 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 377.0 g | ||
| Protein | 18.1 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 381 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 9.2 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 975 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
