Vegan Coconut Pie

Ingredients

• 2 lb soft tofu ((32oz) (Or see soy free option above))
• 3/4 cup sugar (or xylitol (150g))
• 1/3 cup coconut oil ((70g))
• 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract ((2g))
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 cups shredded coconut ((75g))
• 1 9 inch vegan pie crust ((optional))
• 1 recipe Coconut Whipped Cream ((optional for the top))
• 1/2 cup coconut flakes (or coconut chips (optional for the top))

Instructions

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   1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

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   2. Press crust of choice into a pan (if using a crust), and set aside.

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   3. If coconut oil is not already in liquid form, gently warm it up until melted.

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   4. Add tofu, sugar, oil, vanilla, and salt to a food processor or blender. Then blend to achieve a thick and creamy filling.

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   5. Stir in the shredded coconut by hand.

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   6. Pour mixture into the prepared pie crust or a greased pie pan, and use a spatula to smooth the top.

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   7. Bake on the center rack of the oven for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the optional coconut whipped cream.

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   8. If you want to garnish your vegan coconut pie with toasted coconut, simply heat the coconut flakes in a skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes.

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   9. Remove the pie from the oven, and let cool. Top with coconut whipped cream and toasted coconut if desired.

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