This vegan chocolate chip pie has all the flavors of a big ooey gooey chocolate chip cookie but with a pie crust. It's SO good you'll want seconds.
Have you ever had a Chocolate Chip Pie? Well, if you haven't- you're missing out! It's like having an ooey gooey chocolate chip cookie but in pie form, with a crust!
I don't know about you, but I love pie crust. I know some people don't agree with that statement, but my favorite part of any pie is the crust. It's just so delicious. But if you're still intimidated by making your own easy vegan pie crusts or just plain don't want to, then buy one. If you want some other delicious vegan pie recipes, check out this Vegan Chocolate Cream Pie, Vegan Pumpkin Pie, or Vegan Apple Pie Bars.
Why you'll love this recipe
- This recipe is quick and easy.
- The chocolate chip portion of this vegan chocolate chip pie comes together just like chocolate chip cookies do.
- I know some people are generally intimated about pie crusts, but I have a super easy, foolproof crust recipe.
- It tastes similar to a deep dish cookie pie but is actually a giant gooey chocolate chip cookie pie with the pie crust.
- This makes a great dessert for dinner parties, holidays, a special occasion, or when you want a tasty pie.
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Ingredients and Substitutions
- Uncooked pie crust- If you don't want to make your own, feel free to buy a premade one.
- Flax eggs- these are super easy to make. You combine 2 TB flax meal with 4 TB water. It's best to use golden flax as these blend right in.
- Vanilla extract- this is a must for that classic chocolate chip cookie flavor.
- White sugar and Brown sugar- the combination of the sugars works best here.
- All purpose flour- I've never used anything but all-purpose flour in this. I would be worried about making this gluten-free only because of the fat-to-flour ratio. But you can certainly try it with a good quality gluten-free all-purpose flour.
- Vegan butter soft- You can use whichever your favorite vegan butter is. I like to use Country Crock vegan butter.
- Vegan chocolate chips- there are a lot of delicious brands out there. Enjoy Life brand makes the best dairy-free chocolate chips around.
- Nuts optional- If you love nuts in your chocolate chip cookies, feel free to add them chopped up. Pecans or walnuts would work great.
Check out the recipe card at the bottom of this post for full recipe ingredient and quantity information.
How do you make it vegan chocolate chip pie?
Step 1- First, you'll make the pie crust. Get a bowl of ice water ready and set aside.
Step 2- Take a medium bowl and mix your flour, salt, and sugar together until combined.
Step 3- Add your oil and 4 TB ice water and pour it into your flour mixture *this will look messy and like it won't come together* Mix with a wooden spoon until it's combined and a dough ball.
Step 4- It shouldn't be overly sticky. I like to roll mine out on a Silpat with a thing of plastic wrap on top to prevent any sticking.
Step 5- When rolling, add even pressure so you don't end up with thin spots. Roll it out to about 2 inches bigger than your pie pan. Carefully place the dough in your pie dish and cut the remaining dough hanging over it. Place the uncooked pie crust in the fridge until you're ready for it.
Step 6- Preheat your oven to 325 degrees. Now let's make the cookie dough filling; get a large bowl or your kitchen aid mixer bowl and cream the vegan butter and sugar, then add everything but the flour. You give those a good mix and then mix in the flour. Stir the vegan chocolate chips in at the end.
Step 7- Take this pie filling dough and spread it on top of the pie crust. This mixture is a little on the thicker side, so spread it with your spatula to make it nice and even.
Step 8- Bake in the oven for 45- 60 minutes.
Step 9- You don't want to check it right in the center; you want to check it just outside of it for a clean toothpick. This pie is naturally a little ooey and gooey, as stated above. It does firm up when it's out of the oven. And to be honest, even if it's a little underdone, you top that baby with vegan ice cream, and no one will care; it's too delicious. This is best after it has cooled for a while, just so it has time to set up. When you're ready to serve it- we like our slices heated up.
Expert Tips and Tricks
- When it first comes out of the oven, it looks like a bit of an oily mess. Rest assured, that oil soaks back in, and it just looks like a crackled top. It can be a little challenging to tell when this chocolate chip pie is done.
- For the best flavor and results, let this sit so it has time to cool for a couple hours so that it has time to set up.
- This tastes best with a scoop of vanilla ice cream (vegan, of course), or you could use a scoop of non-dairy whipped cream and a drizzle of vegan chocolate sauce.
Recipe FAQS
This is best stored covered in an airtight container or wrapped with plastic wrap on the counter or in the fridge. If it's in the fridge, it will last up to 5 days, on the counter for 3 days.
Let it cool completely before placing it in a freezer-safe container. It can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Vegan Chocolate Chip Pie
Ingredients
- 1 uncooked pie crust **Recipe below
- 2 flax eggs 2 TB flax meal with 4 TB water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup white sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¾ cup all purpose flour
- 1 stick Earth Balance Vegan butter soft
- 1.5 cups chocolate chips
- 1 cup nuts optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325 degrees.
- Take your uncooked pie crust and prepare it in a pie pan. Stick in the fridge or freezer while you're preparing the filling.
- Make your flax egg and set it aside.
- Take your mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and mix your softened butter, sugars, salt, and vanilla; add flax egg and mix well once mixed. Add your flour and mix until combined, then stir in your chocolate chips and nuts if using. Take out your pie pan, pour the filling into it, and spread with a spatula until it's even (it is a thick mixture).
- Bake in the oven for 45- 60 minutes. It will get a golden crackly top on it, it may not look done, and some of the oil separates a bit; once cool, it's not oily on the top. It's done when a knife comes out clean about halfway into the pie. This is best served warm with vegan ice cream. We usually let it cool for a few hours and heat it before serving.
Notes
- When it first comes out of the oven, it looks like a bit of an oily mess. Rest assured, that oil soaks back in, and it just looks like a crackled top. It can be a little challenging to tell when this chocolate chip pie is done.
- For the best flavor and results, let this sit so it has time to cool for a couple hours so that it has time to set up.
- This tastes best with a scoop of vanilla ice cream (vegan, of course), or you could use a scoop of non-dairy whipped cream and a drizzle of vegan chocolate sauce.
Nutrition
This pie recipe was adapted from here- https://www.melskitchencafe.com/chocolate-chip-cookie-pie/
melissa says
I made this today...amazing. Thank you for sharing this recipe. I never had chocolate chip pie like this but it is exactly what I wanted to make. 10/10
Courtneys Homestead says
Yay! Thanks so much for taking the time to comment Melissa. We love chocolate chip pie. ❤️
Lisa Fehlman says
Went over big with the family. Thank you.
Courtneys Homestead says
Thanks so much for trying it! This is a favorite! ❤
Lisa Fehlman says
Went over big with the family. Thank you.
Lisa Fehlman says
Went over big with the family. Thank you.
Anna says
Wow! I am sadly not a baker but this sounds incredible! I only really learnt how to cook when I went vegan but am still a novice when it comes to vegan desserts. I would really like to try and make this and eat it all..probably in one go 😛
Courtneys Homestead says
Vegan baking is my absolute favorite! I self taught myself how to bake when I was 18. I know you could do it and if you ever need help, just ask me! ❤❤
Anna says
Wow! I am sadly not a baker but this sounds incredible! I only really learnt how to cook when I went vegan but am still a novice when it comes to vegan desserts. I would really like to try and make this and eat it all..probably in one go 😛
Anna says
Wow! I am sadly not a baker but this sounds incredible! I only really learnt how to cook when I went vegan but am still a novice when it comes to vegan desserts. I would really like to try and make this and eat it all..probably in one go 😛