Vegan Key Lime Pie
Creamy, tart vegan key lime pie bars with a tasty graham cracker macadamia nut crust. An easy, make-ahead summer dessert!These bars require soaking cashews ahead of time so plan accordingly! The bars will keep in the freezer for up to a week so they are a great make-ahead dessert!
- Prep time
- 25 min
- Cook time
- 18 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 5-6 ounces gluten-free graham crackers
- 1/2 cup raw macadamia nuts
- 3 tablespoons vegan butter (melted)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups raw cashews
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk (see note)
- 2/3 cup maple syrup (or 1/3 cup maple syrup + 1/3 cup organic cane sugar)
- 2/3 cup fresh lime juice (from about 5-7 limes)
- 1/3 cup coconut oil (melted)
- 1 tablespoons lime zest (from about 4 limes)
Instructions
- 1
Soak the cashews: Place the cashews in a bowl and cover with water. Let sit at room temperature for 2-6 hours or in the refrigerator overnight. Alternatively, you can pour boiling water over the cashews and let them sit for 30 minutes. Drain before using.
- 2
For the crust: Place the graham crackers in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until they form a fine sand. Pour the graham cracker crumbs into a bowl.
- 3
Place the macadamia nuts in the now empty food processor. Pulse until they form a fine meal. Add to the bowl with the graham cracker crumbs along with the melted vegan butter and stir to evenly combine.
- 4
Lightly grease an 8x8 inch baking pan with cooking spray. Press the crust mixture into the pan into an even layer. Freeze for 15 minutes until set before topping with the filling.
- 5
For the filling: Place all the ingredients, except the lime zest, into a high-speed blender. Blend until completely smooth. Add the lime zest and pulse to combine. Pour the mixture on top of the crust. Place the bars in the freezer for 2-4 hours until set. Bars will keep in the freezer for up to a week.
- 6
Slice while frozen and let come to room temperature for 20 minutes or refrigerator temperature for a couple hours before serving. Enjoy!