I love making vegan version of all the classic desserts, like I did for my Vegan Lemon Meringue Pie, Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake, or Vegan Carrot Cake. But when I want to make something even more fall-flavored, I want a pecan pie! A classic old-fashioned pecan pie contains eggs and butter, so it’s not vegan. To make it vegan, it’s crucial to use plant-based alternatives and a specific recipe like mine below.
Ingredients and Substitutions
All you need to make this easy vegan pecan pie filling are:
Pecans – I used 1 1/2 cups of pecans chopped finely to cover an 8-inch pie dish. If you are using a 9-inch pie dish, you may need 2 cups of pecans. Maple Syrup – the classic recipe uses corn syrup. Here I am using refined sugar-free liquid sweeteners. Maple syrup provides the best flavor, or you can use agave syrup too. Coconut Sugar or brown sugar Flaxseed Meal – this acts as an egg replacer in your pie filling. Almond Butter, Vegan Butter, or Coconut Oil – a pecan pie filling has a buttery flavor. This flavor will be enhanced by vegan butter, but I usually prefer to use almond butter or coconut oil for a healthier dairy-free twist. Choose what you prefer. Unsweetened Almond Milk – or any dairy-free milk you love. Vanilla Extract – for flavor. Ground Cinnamon – for classic Fall flavors.
How To Make Vegan Pecan Pie
Let me share how you can make a delicious pecan pie without eggs or dairy. First, you need to
Serving Suggestions
This vegan pecan pie achieves its best texture and taste when completely cool down. Don’t release from the pan or slice too early, or the filling can be runny. You can serve this vegan pecan pie with the vegan toppings below:
Vegan ice cream Coconut whipped cream
Vegan pecan pie filling is sweet, buttery, and slightly chewy with crunchy bites of pecan nuts. It tastes a bit different than an egg-based pecan pie. The filling is a bit more like a sticky caramel.
More Vegan Pie Recipes
If you love baking pies, I have a few more vegan pie recipes for you to try:
