Chocolate Mint Espresso Pie Recipe

Chocolate Mint Espresso Pie Recipe

Ingredients

Makes 6 to 8 servings

• 2 cups vegan chocolate cookies or mint-flavored chocolate sandwich cookies
• 1/4 cup vegan margarine, cut into small pieces
• 1 (12-ounce) package vegan semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 (12.3-ounce) package firm silken tofu, drained and crumbled
• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup or agave nectar
• 2 tablespoons plain or vanilla soy milk
• 2 tablespoons creme de menthe
• 4 teaspoons instant espresso powder

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F
2. Lightly oil an 8-inch pie plate and set aside
3. If using sandwich cookies, carefully take them apart, reserving the cream filling in a separate bowl
4. Finely grind the cookies in a food processor
5. Add the vegan margarine and pulse until well incorporated
6. Press the crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan
7. Bake for 5 minutes
8. If using sandwich cookies, while the crust is still hot, spread the reserved cream filling over top of the crust
9. Set aside to cool, for 5 minutes
10. Melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler or microwave
11. Set aside
12. In a blender or food processor, combine the tofu, maple syrup, soy milk, creme de menthe and espresso powder
13. Process until smooth
14. Blend the melted chocolate into the tofu mixture until completely incorporated
15. Spread the filling into the prepared crust
16. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours to set before serving

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