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Vegan Butterscotch Pie

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As I mentioned in Butterscotch Apples (page 231), I adore this seductive extract. If you do too, the scent of the pie as it bakes and cools will drive you mad. And I can almost guarantee that the rich flavor won’t disappoint. You can find good-quality graham cracker crusts in natural foods stores or the natural foods section of supermarkets.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    makes one 9-inch pie, 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

One 16-ounce tub silken tofu
1/3 cup cashew butter
1/3 cup brown rice syrup or maple syrup
2 teaspoons butterscotch extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
One 9-inch vegan chocolate graham cracker crust
2 tablespoons chocolate chips
2 tablespoons rice milk

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 350°F.

    Step 2

    Combine the tofu, cashew butter, rice syrup, butterscotch, and vanilla in a food processor and process until creamy and completely smooth. Pour the mixture into the crust.

    Step 3

    Combine the chocolate chips and rice milk in a small saucepan and heat gently. Whisk together until smooth. Or, combine the chocolate chips and rice milk in a small bowl, heat in a microwave for about 45 seconds or until melted, then whisk together.

    Step 4

    Drizzle the melted chocolate over the top of the pie. Using a spoon, gently create swirl patterns.

    Step 5

    Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the pie feels set in the center. Cool completely, then serve. If time allows, chill before serving.

  2. nutrition information

    Step 6

    Calories: 392

    Step 7

    Total Fat: 20g

    Step 8

    Protein: 10g

    Step 9

    Carbohydrates: 46g

    Step 10

    Fiber: 1g

    Step 11

    Sodium: 260mg

Reprinted with permission from Vegan Express: Featuring 160 Recipes for Quick, Delicious, and Healthy Meals by Nava Atlas. Copyright © 2008 by Nava Atlas. Excerpted by permission of Broadway, a division of Random House, Inc. All rights reserved. Nava Atlas is the author of nine cookbooks, including The Vegetarian Family Cookbook, The Vegetarian 5-Ingredient Gourmet, and Vegetarian Soups for All Seasons. She lives in the Hudson Valley region of New York with her husband and two teenage sons (all vegans).
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