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    Home » Vegan Dessert Recipes

    Avocado Key Lime Pie (Vegan, Gluten Free)

    By Maggie Updated Apr 6, 2021 · Published Apr 6, 2021

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    Avocado key lime pie with a slice taken out of it on a plate with text that reads "avocado key lime pie".

    Avocado key lime pie is rich, creamy and delicious. This no-bake dessert is vegan, gluten free, and easy to make with whole food plant based ingredients.

    Avocado key lime pie with a slice taken out, 3 slices of lime are on top with zest grated.

    When I worked as head chef at Rivertown Inn Bed & Breakfast this avocado key lime pie made a regular appearance on my brunch menu.

    I'd serve this as the final course alongside a big dollop of coconut whipped cream.

    This unusual take on key lime pie always impressed even the pickiest guests and no one ever complained about having dessert for breakfast!

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    • Ingredients
    • Equipment
    • How to Make Vegan Avocado Key Lime Pie
    • Top Tips
    • More No-Bake Vegan Desserts
    • 📖 Recipe
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    Ingredients

    You will need these simple ingredients to make vegan avocado key lime pie:

    Ingredients needed to make avocado key lime pie with labels.

    No Bake Crust:

    • Dates - Use whole pitted dates such as medjool or deglet noor.
    • Pecans - Toast the pecans and let cool completely before processing. Toasting the pecans brings out a deep rich nutty flavor, but is optional if you want to keep this raw.

    Filling:

    • Avocado - Make sure to use a ripe avocado, but not too ripe. If the avocado is brown inside it will discolor your pie.
    • Cashews - Soak the cashews in boiling water for 15 minutes and drain before blending. This will allow them to blend into a smooth texture.
    • Maple Syrup or Agave - You can use any liquid sweetener here, but be aware that using maple syrup will make the final color of the pie darker and less vibrant green. If you want to maintain the green color from the avocado use agave.
    • Coconut Cream - You can buy cans of coconut cream, or use a can of full fat coconut milk. If you are going to use full fat coconut milk, place the can in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours. The coconut cream will rise to the top and you can scoop this out and use it, leaving the water behind.
    • Lime Juice - You can use key lime or regular lime juice. I highly recommend using fresh squeezed lime juice as the flavor is more vibrant, but bottled will work too.

    Please refer to the recipe card below for the full list of ingredients and detailed instructions.

    Equipment

    To make avocado key lime pie you will need a

    • Food Processor - To make the creamy filling and the crust
    • 9-inch Spring Form Pan - Or make mini pies in a 12-count muffin tin

    How to Make Vegan Avocado Key Lime Pie

    Here's a step-by-step guide to making the best avocado key lime pie:

    Pie crust mixture in food processor.
    1. Process the crust ingredients until the mixture holds together.
    Pressing pie crust into springform pan.
    1. Pat the crust firmly and evenly into the bottom of the pan.
    1. Add the cashews, coconut cream, lime juice and maple syrup to a blender container.
    2. Once the cashews are blended, add the avocado and blend again until smooth.
    3. Pour the avocado mixture onto the prepared pie crust and then smooth out the top with a spatula.
    4. Put in the freezer for a couple hours to set and then move to the fridge.
    Slice of avocado key lime pie with whipped cream on top.

    Top Tips

    Follow these top tips to ensure the creamiest key lime pie:

    • Wait until the cashew is completely liquid and smooth to add the avocado! This ensures the creamiest filling.
    • Allow the pie to fully set before slicing. If you slice it too early it will be more like a dip.
    • Add a dollop of coconut whipped cream for an extra decadent treat!
    Overhead photo of slice of pie with the remainder of the vegan key lime pie.

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    Avocado key lime pie with a slice taken out of it.

    Avocado Key Lime Pie

    Avocado key lime pie is rich, creamy and delicious. This no-bake dessert is vegan, gluten free, and easy to make with whole food plant based ingredients.
    4.86 from 7 votes
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    Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Chilling: 4 hours hours
    Total Time: 4 hours hours 20 minutes minutes
    Servings: 12 slices
    Author: Maggie
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    Equipment

    • Food Processor
    • 9-inch Springform Pan

    Ingredients

    Crust:

    • 1 ¾ cups pecans toasted
    • 1 cup dates pitted
    • pinch salt optional

    Filling:

    • 1 ½ cups raw cashews soaked in boiling water for 15 minutes and drained
    • ½ cup coconut cream *see note
    • ⅓ cup fresh lime juice
    • ½ cup maple syrup or other liquid sweetener
    • 1 large avocado pitted and peeled

    Instructions

    Make the Crust:

    • Add the pecans, dates and a pinch of salt, if desired, to a food processor.  Process until the mixture holds together when pinched between your thumb and forefinger (see pics in body of post).  This may take a few minutes depending on the moisture of your dates.  Dump the mixture into a 9-inch springform pan or pie plate and then pat firmly and evenly into the bottom of the pan. If you're using a pie plate press it up the sides too. Set aside.

    Make the Filling:

    • If you have a high powered blender, this will work best for the filling, but a food processor will work too.  Add the cashews, coconut cream, lime juice and maple syrup to a blender container.  Blend until the cashews are completely liquified and smooth, scraping down the sides occasionally.  Depending on your blender this could take anywhere from 5-10 minutes.  If you’re using a food processor it will take longer to get a smooth texture, but it is achievable.  Just keep blending and scraping down the sides until it is nice and smooth.  Once the cashews are blended, add the avocado and blend again until smooth.
    • Pour the avocado mixture onto the prepared pie crust and then smooth out the top with a spatula.  Put in the freezer for a couple hours to set and then move to the fridge.  This key lime pie is wonderful eaten either frozen or chilled, but will not hold up at room temperature.  Serve alongside a dollop of coconut whipped cream if desired.

    Notes

    *Coconut Cream: You can buy cans of coconut cream, or use a can of full fat coconut milk.  If you are going to use full fat coconut milk, place the can in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours.  The coconut cream will rise to the top and you can scoop this out and use it, leaving the water behind.
    Make Ahead: This pie can be made up to 5 days ahead of time and stored tightly covered in the fridge, or up to a month in the freezer.
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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1slice | Calories: 321kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 403mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 54IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 2mg

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    1. Jordan says

      May 12, 2021 at 5:52 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe is amazing! Thank you! Was also a huge hit with my mother who is newly vegan and missing things like cheesecake.

      This so so creamy and easy to put together! Also just loved the crust and couldn't believe it was so simple. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Maggie says

        May 16, 2021 at 7:19 am

        Hi Jordan! I am so happy this was a hit with you and your mom. I remember missing so many foods when I first went vegan and am glad this helped your mom with some of the foods she's been missing. Thanks so much for the comment and stopping by!

        Reply
    2. Jacob says

      May 29, 2024 at 6:05 pm

      I've made this so many times, and each time it's a hit!

      Reply
      • Sarah Pilley says

        May 30, 2024 at 11:05 am

        That is so great to hear Jacob!

        Reply

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