Description
This Creamy Vegan Key Lime Avocado Pie is a refreshing, zesty dessert made with soaked cashews, fresh lime juice, and creamy avocado. Perfect for a dairy-free, vegan treat, it features a smooth, tangy filling set in a pre-baked pie crust and topped with fresh kiwi slices for an elegant presentation. The pie is chilled until firm, making it a cool and healthy delight for warm days or special occasions.
Ingredients
Filling
- 1 ½ cups whole raw cashews (soaked for 4 hours or overnight)
- 1 tablespoon grated lime zest
- ¾ cup freshly squeezed lime juice (preferably from Key limes)
- 1 small avocado (peeled and seeded)
- ¾ cup organic cane sugar or coconut sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened coconut milk
- ⅓ cup virgin coconut oil
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
Topping
- 4 ripe kiwis
Crust
- 1 (9-inch) pie crust, pre-baked until golden
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: Add the lime juice to the blender. Drain and rinse the soaked cashews, then add them to the blender along with lime zest, peeled avocado, sugar, coconut milk, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Puree the mixture until completely smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. This process typically takes 3 to 4 minutes in a regular blender, or less time in a high-speed blender.
- Assemble and Freeze: Pour the creamy filling into the pre-baked pie crust. Place the pie in the freezer and chill until fully firm, about 5 hours or preferably overnight, to ensure it sets properly.
- Prepare the Topping: Peel the ripe kiwis, then cut them in half lengthwise. Slice each half into approximately 1/8-inch thick slices.
- Decorate and Serve: Arrange the kiwi slices on top of the frozen pie, starting from the outer edge and working inward to create an appealing pattern. Refrigerate the completed pie until ready to serve to maintain its firmness and freshness.
Notes
- For best results, soak cashews overnight to achieve a creamier filling texture.
- You can substitute organic cane sugar with coconut sugar for a slightly different flavor and lower glycemic index.
- Choose a pre-baked pie crust that fits your dietary preferences, such as gluten-free or vegan if needed.
- Use Key limes if possible for authentic flavor, but regular limes work as an alternative.
- This pie is best served chilled directly from the refrigerator after removing from the freezer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (prebaked crust assumed prepared ahead)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Vegan, American
