Peanut Butter Satin Pie (DF, GF)
Imagine a silky, peanut butter mousse filling and a dense, chocolate almond crust. Did you know this delectable pie also contains surprising health benefits, and is free of gluten, dairy, eggs, and refined sugars?
Peanut butter satin pie is a delightful dessert that combines rich, creamy textures with a nutty flavor, all while being vegan, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free. This indulgent treat is made with a luscious filling crafted from coconut milk and sweetened naturally with maple syrup, offering a wholesome alternative to traditional sugar-ridden desserts. The crust, made from almond flour, provides a satisfying crunch that perfectly complements the silky peanut butter filling. This pie is not only a delicious dessert option but also a healthier choice for those seeking to enjoy a sweet treat without compromising on dietary preferences or lifestyle goals.
How to Make Peanut Butter Satin Pie (DF, GF)
Almond flour: the key component to the nutty, gluten-free crust. Almond flour is a fine flour made of ground-up almonds. The texture is dense and grain-like, which combines perfectly with maple syrup, cacao powder & avocado oil to make a sensational pie crust.
Maple syrup: naturally sweetens and deepens the flavor of both the crust and filling, while acting as a sticky agent to bind the other ingredients.
Cacao powder: Bitter on its’ own, cacao powder fuses with maple syrup to create a rich, chocolate depth that you can taste in every bite.
Avocado oil: acts as a binder and prevents sticking. As an alternative, use refined coconut oil.
Canned coconut milk: canned is key! Canned coconut milk is much thicker than coconut milk from a bottle or carton. You’ll need this to achieve the best creamy consistency.
Vegan cream cheese: provides extra thickness and creaminess factor. Can be swapped with a thick, dairy-free yogurt, silken tofu, or coconut cream.
Peanut butter: blended with coconut milk, dairy-free cream cheese, and sweetener, peanut butter stands out as the main flavor in this satin pie. For a peanut-free recipe, swap with almond butter or sunflower butter.
Chia seeds: two tablespoons of chia seeds blended up in the filling mixture will help to solidify the texture. Chia seeds create a gel-like substance when combined with liquid. This gel contributes to the dense, mousse-like texture by acting as a binding agent. As an alternative, use ground flax seeds.
Surprising Health Benefits of Peanut Butter Satin Pie (DF, GF)
Antioxidant-rich: coconut milk, pure maple syrup and peanut butter all contain significant amounts of antioxidants. Antioxidants protect your body against oxidative stress, diseases and cancers.
Nutrient-dense: this healthy pie recipe contains vitamins C, E, B1, B3, B5, B6, K, selenium, iron, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, folate, zinc, manganese, and copper.
Plant protein-packed: peanut butter, chia seeds, and almond flour are all considered plant-based protein sources. Chia seeds are a complete protein, meaning they contain all nine essential amino acids.
Gut-health: coconut milk contains fiber and MCTs, which help with digestion and killing harmful bacteria in the gut.
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Peanut Butter Satin Pie (DF, GF)
Recipe Author: Nicole Riggs
Gluten-free, dairy-free peanut butter satin pie has a rich peanut butter filling that's sweet, smooth, and silky. It sits in a chocolate-y gluten-free crust, and is topped with dark chocolate drizzle and crushed peanuts. Enjoy this dessert with a dollop of french vanilla ice cream, a cozy blanket, and a rom com.
Equipment:
high-speed blender, measuring cups, medium-large mixing bowl, pie pan
Ingredients:
Crust
2 cups almond flour
1/4 cup cacao powder
1/3 cup maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
Peanut Butter Filling
1 can coconut milk
1/3 cup vegan cream cheese
1/3 maple syrup
1 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup avocado oil
2 + 1/2 tbsp chia seeds
Toppings
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips or chocolate of choice
1 tsp avocado oil
1/3 cup peanuts
1 tbsp shaved dark chocolate
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350 F.
Begin making the crust: combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl, and whisk or knead by hand until dough mixture is well combined.
Grease round pie pan and press crust dough mixture into the bottom of the pan and up the sides to create a hollow base.
Bake for 10-15 mins. Allow crust to cool.
Prepare the peanut butter filling: blend all ingredients in a high speed blender until well combined.
Pour mixture evenly on top of pie crust.
Refrigerate or freeze overnight. Enjoy with a dollop of French vanilla ice cream and a good sitcom!
