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Old Fashioned Vegan Custard Pie Recipe

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This Old Fashioned Vegan Custard Pie offers a creamy, smooth, and nostalgic dessert experience, perfect for those seeking a classic custard flavor without eggs or dairy. Made with silken tofu and coconut milk, it delivers rich texture and subtle sweetness in a flaky vegan pie crust.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes plus chilling time
  • Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

Custard Filling

  • 1 (12.3 ounce or 349 gram) package silken tofu
  • 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
  • ⅔ cup organic granulated sugar
  • 4 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Pinch turmeric (optional, for eggy color)
  • 2 tablespoons organic brown sugar (for topping)

Pie Crust

  • 1 vegan pie crust of choice (such as a half batch of vegan pie crust recipe, or a full batch of coconut oil pie crust recipe)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the pie.
  2. Prepare Custard Mixture: Place silken tofu, full-fat coconut milk, granulated sugar, cornstarch, vanilla bean paste, salt, and optional turmeric into a blender or food processor fitted with an S-blade. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
  3. Pour into Pie Crust: Pour the blended tofu custard mixture into the prepared vegan pie crust, spreading it evenly.
  4. Add Topping: Sprinkle the top of the custard evenly with organic brown sugar to help form a slightly caramelized crust.
  5. Bake: Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes until the custard is partially set but still has a slight wobble in the center, indicating it’s perfectly cooked but not overdone.
  6. Cool: Transfer the pie to a cooling rack and let it cool to room temperature to set further.
  7. Chill: Once cooled, place the pie in the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the custard to firm up and flavors to meld.
  8. Serve: Slice the chilled pie and serve as a delicious vegan dessert.

Notes

  • Using turmeric is optional and only adds a subtle eggy yellow color without flavoring the pie.
  • Ensure the tofu is silken to achieve the smoothest custard texture.
  • If desired, garnish with fresh berries or a dollop of vegan whipped cream for added flavor.
  • The pie is best enjoyed chilled, but can be served slightly warmed if preferred.
  • Author: Maya
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Vegan American
  • Diet: Vegan

Find it online: https://recipeteach.com/old-fashioned-vegan-custard-pie-recipe/