Hey friends! Happy Pi(e) Day! It’s supposed to be Pi as in the number, but when I hear the word “pi” I don’t think math, I think dessert! It’s called Pi day because it’s March 14th, or 3.14 (get it?!) I love food holidays like this, because it gives me the perfect excuse to bake! Although, it feels like a refrigerator outside right now, so I’m happy to hang out next to the warm oven!
Instead of a fruit pie, which I have several of already on the blog, I thought I’d make another of my favorites, Chocolate Pudding Pie! Because Chocolate!!! 😍🍫
It’s essentially a cream pie, but the filling is like a luxuriously creamy pudding so the name is fitting.
Unlike most cream pies, this version is free of gluten, dairy, and refined sugar! But it doesn’t taste like it…you still have a tender crust, rich, chocolatey filling and a fluffy coconut whipped cream slathered all over the top. I even topped it with extra chocolate, you know, for good measure!
What are you still doing here?! Go take advantage of this day and make some pie!
- 1¼ cup gluten-free all-purpose flour (I used Bobs Red Mill Gluten-Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour
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- 1 tablespoon coconut sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons palm shortening
(dairy-free), butter, or a combo of both
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice or vinegar
- 1 egg
- 1-3 tablespoons ice cold water, if needed (just enough to make dough hold together)
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(dairy-free), butter, or a combo of both- 1¼ cup coconut sugar
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ⅓ cup corn starch
- pinch of salt
- 4 egg yolks
- 3 cups almond milk or other milk of choice
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon dairy-free or grass-fed butter
- 1-2 cans coconut cream or full-fat coconut milk (can also use 1 cup heavy cream if not dairy-free)
- 3-4 tablespoons honey, coconut syrup, or other sweetener of choice (use more or less to taste)
- Chopped/shaved chocolate or cacao nibs, optional
- Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Add shortening/butter and cut into the flour with a fork or pastry blender until mixture is crumbly and no large chunks of fat remain.
- In a small bowl mix together lemon juice/vinegar and egg. Add to the flour mixture and blend with a fork. If necessary, add cold water a tablespoon at a time until dough comes together. Careful not to add too much.
- Place dough between two pieces of parchment paper or plastic wrap. Roll into a circle a little larger than your pie plate.
- Use the parchment paper to invert the crust into your pie plate. Trim and shape the edges. Place into the fridge to chill for 20-30 minutes.
- After chilling, prick the bottom of the crust with a fork and line the bottom with a sheet of parchment paper. Fill with pie weights or dried beans and place into the oven. Bake for 25 minutes. Remove the paper and weights, and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, until the crust is a light golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool.
- Into a large, heavy saucepan, mix together sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt. Whisk in egg yolks and then slowly whisk in the milk.
- Place on the stove over medium heat, stirring continuously, until mixture is thick and bubbling.
- Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla.
- Pour chocolate filling into the prepared pie shell and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until firm.
- Scoop firm coconut cream from the can(s) into a large mixing bowl and discard any liquid remaining (I used 2 cans of the coconut cream from Trader Joe's) Add sweetener and vanilla, and continue to beat until smooth and fluffy (several minutes).
- Cover the pie with the whipped cream and top with chocolate (optional). Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
You may also enjoy these similar recipes:
Apple-Berry Pie
Mixed Berry Slab Pie
No-Bake Chocolate Coconut Cream Pie
Oh goodness, Joscelyn! I just want to do a faceplant!! The transition between the chocolate and the whipped coconut cream is so dreamy… I’m melting! Delicious work my dear! xo
It looks classic, perfect, delicious. I want a big slice right now!
Oh My!! This looks delicious!! I would need this a few times a year, month..day even! 🙂
Oh my gosh this looks so good. Saving the recipe for later!
So pretty… I need this pie in my life! 🙂
It would be so hard to make this and only have one slice!!! I love your photos, they are stunning 🙂
Lianne | Makes, Bakes and Decor
This looks so good! I can not wait to give it a shot! 🙂
Thanks, John! Have a fun weekend!
We all in the family loves chocolate so I think this recipe is going to be a big hit in my family. 🙂
Thank you friend! I’m sure you all will love it. It was so delicious and so much fun to make!
This pie is gorgeous! I love a good chocolate pie , and the fact that this is gluten free, dairy free and refined sugar free makes it even more OK to eat it ! 😀 Love love all the layers and that last pic of the indepth view of the pie! Yum 🙂
Loved your video on pi day! You are amazing! and such a natural and you explained it so well and thoroughly. I would watch your videos all day long haha!
Chocolate pudding and pie….what a delightful combination! This pie looks seriously amazing, and I could, without a doubt, eat the whole thing!
I might have to have a cheat day in the middle of the week for this. It looks delicious! I’m saving this one!
This would totally satisfy my chocolate cravings!
I have to save this recipe!! It looks so good and somewhat easy!!!
why oh why can’t there be a way to grab what’s on your screen! This is beyond amazing.
Oh, my giddy aunt! This looks absolutely delicious. I just may have to go grocery shopping and pick up some of the ingredients. Because chocolate!
Lol. Yes, because why not? Thanks, Linda. Have a lovely evening 🙂
Oh my god this looks so amazing!!!
Thank you, Steve!
OH MY GOD!! SOO decadent!! I need this in my life. Thank you for sharing such a delicious recipe!!
Aw, thank you so much for the feedback Shannon. I hope you’re having a lovely week! xoxo
This looks absolutely divine! And your food styling is sooo on point. Pinned ’em all!
Yay, thank you much for pinning!
Your photos are fantastic! I love how you made this dessert gluten-free and dairy-free as well cause it can be quite hard for people with allergies or intolerances to find great dessert recipes!
Thank you, Tine. I’m really glad you found this recipe helpful. Please let me know if you’d like me to help you find anything else.
This looks seriously divine & so tempting!
xoxo, SS
Southern And Style
Thank you!
This looks to die for! Oh, I would definitely love to make this. Will have to get ingredients and give it a try 🙂
Thank you, friend. Please let me know how you like it if you give it a try. Have a wonderful day!
I am a huge chocolate lover and always finding new chocolate recipes! Oh my gosh, this looks amazing! Thank you. I am going to try it next week! Your pictures are beautiful too.
Thank you for the compliments. I really appreciate the encouragement, Andy. Have a fun day today!
That chocolate pie looks delicious and the recipe seems fairly easy to follow. And it is gluten free–makes it extra special!
Thanks, Rachel! Have a wonderful week!
I was never a giant chocolate pudding fan as a kid, but then as I got older, I adoooored the little Swiss Miss cups a little too much haha! This sounds like a glorious upgrade. Loved the slab pie demo yesterday on feedfeed IG Joscelyn!! So adorable– you need to do more videos!
Aww, thanks Minna! Really appreciate the feedback! I was seriously contemplating whether I should do it or not, but I know I need to grow and get more comfortable with video as that’s where social media is headed. This pie is definitely an upgrade from the pudding cups we all adored when we were younger! Pudding is so much yummier with coconut whipped cream and pie crust for some reason, haha! Thanks for stopping by, my friend! Enjoy your weekend!
Yep my mouth is watering these photos are amazing! I have to try the recipe!
Yes, this one was so fun to make and super yummy too. I hope you’re having a lovely day today!
Joscelyn! This pie looks delish! I’m thinking about running to the grocery store after work so I can make this and celebrate Pi Day! Mmmmm can’t wait to try it out myself!
xoxo,
Berniedette | http://www.petiteandtoned.com/
Aw, thanks friend. Please let me know how you liked it. I hope you’re having a great week! xoxo
I am a huge fan of anything chocolate. How appropriate, a chocolate pie post on p day/ I might have to make this to celebrate.
Yes, you would love it Gina 🙂 xoxo