This Vegan Lemon Pie uses a simple but somewhat surprising ingredient to make the creamy lemon filling. It is guaranteed to wow your family and guests. And you might even be a little impressed with yourself for making it! Not to mention, it’s totally beginner-friendly. The only hard part about this recipe is waiting for it to set in the fridge!
Add the tofu, melted refined coconut oil, lemon juice, and powdered sugar to a food processor or high-powered blender. Blend on high for 1-2 full minutes until the mixture is creamy and shiny. That shiny part is key.
Assemble and chill.
Use rubber spatula to scrape filling into prepared graham cracker crust and (optionally) create a swirl pattern on top.
Cover and refrigerate overnight or about 5-6 hours until chilled all the way through and thickened.
Slice and serve.
Cut the pie into wedges with a large sharp knife, rinsing the knife under warm or hot water between slices. Then, carefully slide a pie server under the crust of the first slice, making sure it reaches all the way to the tip of the wedge in the center of the pie plate. Lift the slice up and out of the pie gently and serve.
The first slice will be the most difficult and messy to remove, so it’s all downhill from there! Serve as-is or top with lemon slices and dairy free whipped cream.
How to Store Leftovers
Store leftover pie covered in the fridge for up to a week. You can also freeze individual slices for up to 8 weeks*. To defrost: Transfer the slice(s) to the fridge in an airtight container until fully defrosted. This only takes about 2-3 hours!
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Notes
NOTES:
Tofu: You can use either soft or silken tofu in this recipe interchangeably.
Pie Crust: You can either make your own (check out our Vegan Graham Cracker Pie Crust recipe!) or check out the vegan-friendly options at your local grocery store. The options may surprise you! Look out for things like added dairy or honey, but many popular brands (like Keebler’s) are “accidentally” vegan!
Coconut Oil: Unless you want your pie to taste like coconuts, make sure you’re using a coconut oil that is labeled “refined” and NOT one labeled “unrefined” or “virgin”.
* Freezing Notes: If you are freezing the pie, it’s important that you fully emulsify the silken tofu and coconut oil. You’ll know it’s ready when it’s creamy and SHINY. If you defrost frozen pie and it has a lumpy or gritty texture, this is where you went wrong.