VEGAN CHOCLATE PEPPERMINT PIE ENJOY DAN:

               VEGAN CHOCOLATE PEPERMINT PIE by CHEF DAN:

Serves 8-10

 

INGREDIENTS FOR THE CRUST:

4 cups vegan extra mint chocolate cookies

1/4-cup vegetable oil

2 tablespoon granulated sugar

 

FOR THE FILLING:

1 pound bittersweet chocolate

1 (19 Oz) package silken tofu

1/4-cup coconut milk

2 tablespoon cocoa

1 teaspoon peppermint extract

Peppermint candy for garnish

 

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Place the cookies in a food processor and pulse until fine.

2.   With the machine running, drizzle in the oil over the crumbs until evenly coated.

3.   Press crumbs mixture evenly on the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch Pyrex pie plate and bake for 8 minutes.

4.   Melt the chocolate, coconut milk and cocoa, in a bowl over a double boiler.

5.   Place the melted chocolate mixture, tofu, and peppermint extract in a blender and blend until smooth.

6.   Pour into the prepared crust.

7.   Refrigerate overnight.

8.   Garnish with pieces of peppermint candy

 

ENJOY DAN:                               BLESSING ALWAYS!!