This Vegan Pecan Pie is so sugary and rich, no one will believe it's dairy and egg free! This recipe also has no corn syrup and uses a homemade gluten-free crust.
VEGAN PECAN PIE RECIPE
Once I nailed my vegan pie crust recipe, I started learning to make delicious vegan versions of every pie I love. I had to start with Vegan Pecan Pie, and this easy holiday recipe does not disappoint! It is made with a simple homemade crust and just a few all-natural ingredients in the ooey gooey filling.
This recipe uses no eggs, no dairy, and no corn syrup! It's super sweet thanks to the brown sugar. The filling is also held together with flax eggs and a little cornstarch. It's easy enough to make Thanksgiving morning, but you can also make it ahead of time, too!
INGREDIENTS IN VEGAN PECAN PIE
Vegan butter: Be sure to melt the dairy-free butter when prepping all your pie ingredients. You want it to be warm so the sugar can dissolve completely but not boiling hot.
Brown sugar: I love the deep richness brown sugar adds to this vegan pecan pie. The sugar and molasses together is perfect for this recipe!
Maple syrup: For that perfect fall sweetness, maple syrup is perfect! It is also my favorite vegan sweetener.
Vanilla extract: You cannot bake a vegan pecan pie without vanilla extract. It has all that baked yummy flavor in just a few drops!
Salt: For that deliciously sweet and nutty flavor, a pinch of salt is necessary.
Cornstarch: To make the most perfect pecan pie slices, you need a little cornstarch so the filling isn't just pudding. I use cornstarch instead of flour to keep this vegan pecan pie gluten free, too.
Flax eggs: This is truly the best vegan egg replacement I have ever used! All you need is ground flaxseed and water to make a flax egg.
Pecans: I use roughly chopped pecans in the filling, plus some gorgeous whole pecans for decoration on top. You can buy pre-chopped nuts or chop them yourself.
Vegan Pie Crust: Put it all in this easy-to-make vegan pie crust that is also totally gluten free! Use a food processor to make this super crisp, buttery crust quickly and easily for savory or sweet pies.
If you have any questions about vegan pecan pie, please leave a comment below and I will get back to you ASAP!
HOW TO MAKE VEGAN PECAN PIE
- First, preheat the oven and prep all your vegan pecan pie ingredients.
- Mix the cornstarch and water together, adding a tablespoon of water at a time to the bowl. You are looking for a smooth milky liquid with no lumps.
- Then, melt the vegan butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Whisk the brown sugar into the butter.
- Now, whisk the maple syrup, vanilla extract, flax eggs, and salt into the butter mixture. Add the cornstarch mixture, and whisk again until super smooth and combined.
- For the easiest cleanup, put your par-baked vegan pie crust on a baking sheet to catch any drips. Cover the crust evenly with chopped pecans.
- Next, gently pour the filling mixture over the pecans, covering as much as you can. Arrange the whole pecans on top for a beautiful finish.
- Bake the vegan pecan pie until it is mostly set but the center is still slightly jiggly. It will continue to set as it cools.
- Before serving, let the pie cool on the baking sheet before carefully moving it to a plate or wire rack. Let it cool completely before slicing. Store at room temperature in an airtight container.
These numbered steps match the numbered photos above and are for illustration purposes. For the complete list of ingredients and instructions for the best vegan pecan pie, please see the recipe below.
WHAT TO SERVE WITH VEGAN PECAN PIE
This vegan pecan pie is crunchy, gooey, and perfectly sweet. I love to top mine with a scoop of whipped coconut cream or vegan vanilla ice cream.
For a totally vegan holiday dinner, try this vegan stuffing recipe! This recipe is super herbaceous and perfect to impress your meat-eating family members with all plant-based ingredients.
Thanksgiving fruit salad is another healthy holiday side, made with seasonal fruit and warm spices.
Looking for another easy vegan dessert recipe? These vegan pumpkin cookies are soft, chewy, and oh-so-delicious. Plus, they are gluten free!
Save room on the stove this Thanksgiving and make your side dishes in the air fryer! From green bean casserole to creamed corn, you can make your entire holiday dinner in the air fryer.
HOW DO YOU KNOW IF VEGAN PECAN PIE IS DONE?
For that perfectly set but still creamy pecan pie filling, you want to pull it out of the oven at the right time. Since you cannot do the standard toothpick test, how can you know your vegan pecan pie is fully baked?
I bake my pie about half an hour, but time can range on every oven. When the filling is mostly set, give the pecan pie a gentle shake. If the edges are still but the center wobbles slightly, it is time to cool!
Luckily, the vegan pecan pie will continue to set as it cools to room temperature.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE PECAN PIE TO SET?
There is nothing worse than baking a beautiful vegan pecan pie only to cut it too soon. How long should you let a pecan pie cool before slicing?
For the best results, let the pie cool completely. This ensures a beautifully set slice of vegan pecan pie with no lost runny filling.
I prefer vegan pecan pie at room temperature, but you can also chill your pie in the fridge before serving.
HOW TO STORE VEGAN PECAN PIE LEFTOVERS
Most pecan pies need to be refrigerated because of the eggs and cream. However, since this pecan pie recipe is totally plant-based, there is no need to refrigerate it!
Be sure to cover the pie completely to keep it fresh. You can store the pie in the fridge or on the counter at room temperature.
You can also make this vegan pecan pie recipe ahead of time! I like to make mine one day early, but you can make this recipe up to 3 days in advance. You can also freeze a whole baked pie. Simply thaw in the fridge the night before, and enjoy!
MORE VEGAN DESSERT RECIPES
Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake is luscious, creamy, and so easy! Make this amazing vegan dessert for holiday dinners packed with pumpkin spice flavor.
Christmas is coming, and I know I will be making these gingerbread bites in the air fryer again this year! Just swap for vegan cream cheese.
These Vegan Sugar Cookies are so buttery and crunchy. Leave them plain or add vegan frosting for a festive dessert option.
Keep it classic this year with a beautiful Vegan Apple Pie. I love the safflower oil instead of butter for that delicious flavor.
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Vegan Pecan Pie
Equipment
- Pie plate
- Small bowl
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup vegan butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¾ cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 flax eggs
- 1 ¾ cups pecans roughly chopped
- Whole pecans for decoration, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
- In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 4 teaspoons water, adding 1 teaspoon of water at a time and mixing after each addition. Stir until combined into a milky liquid with no lumps.
- Melt the butter in a bowl in the microwave. Whisk in the brown sugar.
- Add the maple syrup, vanilla, flax eggs, and salt and whisk again to combine. Add the cornstarch mixture, and whisk again.
- Place pie crust on a baking sheet. Fill the pie crust with chopped pecans, spreading them out evenly.
- Pour the filling mixture over the top of the pecans, and arrange the extra whole pecans on top as desired.
- Make for 30 to 35 minutes, until the pie is mostly set but the center still jiggles slightly.
- Leave on baking sheet for about 10 minutes before carefully transferring to a plate to cool.
Notes
- Find my Vegan Pie Crust recipe here.
So delicious! No one knew it was a vegan pie 😀
I don’t see how to do the flax egg. How much water to flaxseed?
Here is the flax egg recipe: https://vegetarianmamma.com/how-to-make-a-flax-egg/ 1 T ground flax seed and 3 T water 🙂
Making this as we speak for Thanksgiving tomorrow! I don’t bake very often so my issue with this recipe is the pie crust. When making my grocery list I only added listed ingredients so when I went to make the pie I realized there was no crust. After I got a mix and made it (for my first time) I went to make the pie again. I see it says to put the crust on a baking sheet. My crust isn’t sturdy enough to be out of a pie dish. I don’t know if it’s supposed to be a classic pie dough or graham although I see in your homemade pie crust that it’s more classic. The recipe doesn’t say anything about if it should be a raw crust or already baked crust. Assuming it’s raw because it goes in the oven for so long. So I am now about to make the pecan filling and pray that the crust cooks enough and doesn’t burn. It would help if it was written for people who don’t know everything about baking, thank you for reading! 😁 Happy Thanksgiving!!
Happy Thanksgiving, thanks for the feedback :). I will work on making the post better in that way 🙂
Cindy
The pie crust goes into a pie plate/ dish, then the pie dish sits on a baking tray to catch anything that may drip over the edges of the pie while in the oven. Does that help? 🙂
Oops, and the crust does get baked first (or at least par baked - cooking term for partially baked ) first. This helps it hold up to the very wet ingredients in pecan pie.
Hi again! Here I am making my Thanksgiving menu and list and I HAD to put this back on the menu. Even though I had the crust issue I made it work, and I did end up par baking it! The nice thing is this year I am more prepared because of last year! Thank you for responding and knowing I wasn’t being rude, I am just an inexperienced baker 😄.
Hi Hannah,
Glad you are trying it again this year. We are all learning the different recipes. Baking can be fun and sometimes it takes practice.
Happy baking,
Alysen