What's not to love about this pie? It’s effortless, affordable, involves a handful of ingredients, requires no baking, and is perfect for summer entertaining! If you love a classic effortless vegan dessert that will make you look like a true iron chef, you have to try this recipe.

No-Bake Black Cherry Pie [Vegan]

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Serves

6-8 slices

Cooking Time

30

Ingredients

For the Crust:

  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 cup pitted dates
  • 1/3 cup coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

For the Coconut whip:

  • 2 cans full fat coconut (chilled for at least a few hours)
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch

For the Filling:

  • 1 pound cherries, halved, pitted
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch combine with 2 tablespoons water

Preparation

To Prepare the Cherries:

  1. Place all of the pitted cherries in a pan over medium heat. Cook for 5 minutes, add the sugar and corn starch mixture. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes until the cherries are broken down and the sauce has thickened.

To Make the Crust:

  1. Place graham crackers in a food processor, pulse until smooth. Add the pitted dates, cinnamon, and coconut oil. The mixture should begin to come together. Remove from processor and press into a pie dish. Chill in the fridge while you prep the remaining parts.

To Make the Coconut Whip:

  1. Throw everything in the bowl of a standing mixer, combine until smooth, set aside in fridge to chill.
  2. To assemble, layer the cherries on top of the pie crust and then the coconut whip.


About The Author

Gabrielle St. Claire

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My name is Gabrielle, and I’m the founder & creator of Eat Drink Shrink, where I share cutting-edge plant-based recipes, product reviews, current nutrition information, and wellness. I am a Clinical Nutritionist in New York City, have completed countless culinary courses and workshops, and have a 200-hour yoga certification from YogaWorks.

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