Description
A luscious and healthy Chocolate Avocado Pie featuring a crunchy chocolate cookie crust and a creamy, rich avocado chocolate filling. This no-bake dessert combines wholesome ingredients like ripe avocados, cocoa, and honey for a naturally sweet and satisfying treat, perfect for chocolate lovers seeking a nutritious alternative.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs (such as Oreos)
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Filling
- 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted and slightly cooled
- ½ cup honey or pure maple syrup
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup coconut cream or heavy cream
Garnish (optional)
- Whipped topping or shaved chocolate
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cookie crumbs with the melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie pan, creating an even crust layer.
- Bake the crust: Place the crust in the preheated oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes. This step helps the crust set and enhances the flavor. Once baked, remove the crust and allow it to cool completely before adding the filling.
- Make the filling: In a food processor or blender, combine the peeled and pitted avocados, melted semi-sweet chocolate chips, honey or pure maple syrup, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and salt. Blend until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy, ensuring all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Add cream for fluffiness: Pour in the coconut cream or heavy cream and blend again for a few seconds until the filling is light and fluffy in texture.
- Assemble the pie: Pour the creamy avocado chocolate filling into the cooled pie crust, spreading it out evenly with a spatula or the back of a spoon.
- Chill the pie: Refrigerate the assembled pie for at least 4 hours, or until the filling is firm and set.
- Garnish and serve: Before serving, optionally top with whipped topping or shave some chocolate over the pie for an extra decorative and flavorful touch.
Notes
- This pie is naturally rich and creamy thanks to the avocado, providing a nutritious twist on traditional chocolate desserts.
- For a vegan version, substitute dairy-based chocolate and heavy cream with dairy-free chocolate chips and coconut cream.
- Best served chilled to achieve the perfect texture and flavor balance.
