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Close-up shot of a slice of chocolate pie being lifted from the dish with a spatula. The pie has a rich, creamy texture with a smooth chocolate topping and fresh strawberries or cherries on the side

The Ultimate Chocolate Truffle Pie Recipe

This rich vegan chocolate pie blends creamy nuts, luscious cocoa, and fresh strawberries or cherries. Perfectly sweetened and optionally topped with chocolate, it’s an indulgent yet wholesome dessert for any occasion!
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Prep Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours
Course Dessert
Cuisine vegan
Servings 10
Calories 160 kcal

Equipment

  • High-powered blender or food processor
  • Cereal bowl (for soaking nuts)
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula
  • Pie dish (if using a crust)

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 tbsp dutch or additional regular cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 cups raw cashews or macadamias
  • 2 1/2 cups strawberries or pitted cherries 250g
  • 1/2 tbsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup virgin coconut oil
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup honey, agave OR 1/8 tsp uncut stevia
  • optional 3 oz chocolate chips melted with 1 tsp oil

Instructions
 

  • Place cashews or macadamias in a bowl and cover with water. Soak for 4–8 hours. Drain and pat dry.
    Close-up shot of a glass bowl filled with raw cashews or macadamia nuts submerged in water on a wooden kitchen countertop. The nuts are soaking, with small bubbles forming around them.
  • Add nuts, cocoa powders, strawberries or cherries, vanilla extract, salt, coconut oil, and sweetener to a blender or food processor.
    Close-up shot of a high-powered blender on a white marble countertop. Inside the blender are layers of cocoa powder, soaked cashews, strawberries, vanilla extract, salt, coconut oil, and maple syrup, ready to be blended
  • Blend until completely smooth. If using stevia, add 1/4 cup water for better blending. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
  • Pour the mixture into a prepared crust or leave it crustless in a pie dish.
    Close-up shot of a chocolate mixture being poured from the blender into a pie dish. The glossy texture of the mixture spreads evenly across the dish.
  • If desired, melt chocolate chips with oil and smooth it over the top.
    Close-up shot of melted chocolate chips being drizzled over the top of the pie with a spoon. The shiny chocolate glaze spreads smoothly across the surface
  • Freeze for 2–3 hours or until set. Slice and serve.
    Close-up shot of a slice of chocolate pie being lifted from the dish with a spatula. The pie has a rich, creamy texture with a smooth chocolate topping and fresh strawberries or cherries on the side