Delicious Black Sapote Chocolate Pudding Pie
This black sapote chocolate pudding pie is rich, velvety, and naturally sweet. It's made with one of nature’s most unique ingredients, ripe black sapote fruit, also known as chocolate pudding fruit. With its naturally creamy texture and deep, chocolatey flavor, this dessert feels indulgent while being made entirely from wholesome, plant-based ingredients—Vegan, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, naturally sweetened, Paleo-friendly, and made with simple ingredients.
Equipment
Ingredients
Crust
- 12–15 Medjool dates
- ⅔ cup pecans
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean powder
Filling
- 2–3 medium ripe black sapotes about 1¼ cups flesh*
- 2 cups raw cashews soaked
- ⅓ cup date syrup or other liquid sweetener
- ⅓ cup cacao powder
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- ⅓ cup coconut cream thick white part only
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla bean powder
Whipped Topping
- 13.5 oz chilled coconut whipping cream oat whipping cream, or vegan whipped cream of choice
- 1 tablespoon dark chocolate shavings
Instructions
Make the Crust
- Add the Medjool dates, pecans, sea salt, and vanilla bean powder to a food processor.
- Blend until the mixture forms a sticky crumb that holds together when pressed.
- Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of a pie dish to form the crust.
- Place the crust in the refrigerator while you prepare the filling.
Make the Filling
- Cut the black sapotes in half, remove the seeds, and scoop out the flesh until you have about 1¼ cups.
- Drain the soaked cashews and add them to a high-speed blender.
- Add the black sapote flesh, date syrup, cacao powder, coconut oil, coconut cream, and vanilla bean powder.
- Blend until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
Assemble the Pie
- Pour the chocolate filling into the prepared crust.
- Spread evenly with a spatula.
- Place the pie in the freezer for 2-3 hours or until firm.
Add the Topping
- Whip the chilled coconut or oat whipping cream until fluffy (if using canned coconut cream, whip until light and airy).
- Spread or pipe the whipped cream over the pie.
- Finish with dark chocolate shavings.
Serve
- Let the pie sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes before slicing for the best texture.
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Notes
- You can use avocado in place of black sapote if it is not available.
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