Gluten-Free Chocolate Pudding Pretzel Pie

A delicious gluten-free and vegan dessert combining chocolate pudding and a pretzel crust, perfect for Thanksgiving or any occasion.

By @meaningfuleats

Original recipe source

Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups gluten-free pretzels
• 6 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 cup cocoa powder
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups almond milk
• 0.5 cup maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup dairy-free chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a food processor, pulse the gluten-free pretzels until they are finely ground.
3. Add melted coconut oil and sugar to the ground pretzels and pulse until combined.
4. Press the pretzel mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan.
5. Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then let it cool completely.
6. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the cornstarch, cocoa powder, and salt.
7. Gradually whisk in the almond milk and maple syrup until smooth.
8. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil.
9. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and dairy-free chocolate chips until smooth.
10. Pour the chocolate pudding into the cooled pretzel crust and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.