Vegan Salted Chocolate Pecan Pie

Indulge in the rich, decadent flavors of this vegan salted chocolate pecan pie. Creamy coconut, rich chocolate, and crunchy pecans come together in a flaky crust for a delightful dessert that's sure to impress vegans and non-vegans alike.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups pecans
• 1 cup vegan chocolate chips
• 1 cup coconut cream
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup coconut oil
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1 vegan pie crust

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350F 175C

Spread pecans on a baking sheet and toast in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes

Let them cool, then chop roughly

In a saucepan, combine coconut cream, maple syrup, coconut oil, cocoa powder, and salt

Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until well combined and smooth

Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and half of the toasted pecans

Spread the remaining pecans and chocolate chips on the bottom of the pie crust

Pour the chocolate mixture over the pecans and chocolate chips

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the filling is set

Let the pie cool completely before serving

Sprinkle with sea salt before serving, if desired