Vegan Sugar Cream Pie • It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken

Just 7 ingredients to make this Vegan Sugar Cream Pie recipe! This easy-to-make, delectable pie has a sweet, creamy, cinnamon-swirled, custardy filling with a tender, flaky pie crust. This old-fashioned sugar cream pie is a classic for a reason—it’s hands-down delicious!

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Is there anything better to satisfy a sugar craving than a vegan sugar cream pie? It’s super easy, with just 7 simple ingredients that come together effortlessly. A creamy, dreamy filling that’s just as luscious as the classic version. Think of it as a delightful blend of sweet caramel and velvety custard, all hugged by a flaky, homemade pie crust, sprinkled with cinnamon. What’s even more convenient is that you can prepare this pie in advance, letting it chill in the fridge overnight. Whether you’re gearing up for Thanksgiving, birthdays, or any special occasion, this dessert is your ideal make-ahead treat!

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How to Make Vegan Sugar Cream Pie:

Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).

Bake the pie crust for 10–12 minutes to partially bake it. Remove from the oven and set aside.

Make the pie filling: in a medium saucepan, whisk together the white sugar and cornstarch. Add the coconut milk and stir to combine. Dollop the butter on top (the butter will melt into the mixture as it cooks). set the saucepan over medium-high heat and cook, whisking often, until the mixture thickens, 5–10 minutes. remove from the heat and whisk in the vanilla. set aside.

Make the topping: in a small bowl, mix together the white sugar and cinnamon. set aside.

Pour the prepared filling into the pie crust, filling it three-quarters full. drizzle on the melted butter and evenly sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar. (If you have leftover filling, pour it into a container and pop in the fridge for a delicious pudding!)

Bake for 25 minutes. The pie will be bubbling and still very liquidy. Carefully remove from the oven and allow to cool on a rack at room temperature. Once cooled, move the pie to the fridge until set, about 3 hours, or overnight is best.

This vegan sugar cream pie is…

creamy, custardy, and oh so delicious!
easy to make with just 7 ingredients
perfect for making ahead of time

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Bon appetegan!
Sam Turnbull.

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Old-Fashioned Sugar Cream Pie

Is there anything better to satisfy a sugar craving than sugar pie? This delectable pie has a sweet, creamy, cinnamon-swirled, custardy filling with a tender, flaky pie crust. This old-fashioned pie is a classic for a reason—it’s hands-down delicious!Excerpted from Craving Vegan by Sam Turnbull. Copyright © 2023 Sam Turnbull. Photographs by Tanya Pilgram. Published by Appetite by Random House®, a division of Penguin Random House Canada Limited. Reproduced by arrangement with the Publisher. All rights reserved.

Prep Time10 minutes

Cook Time45 minutes

Total Time55 minutes

Course : Dessert

Cuisine : American

Servings: 8 (one 9-inch pie)

Author: Sam Turnbull • It Doesn’t Taste Like Chicken

Ingredients

1 unbaked vegan pie crust, store-bought or homemade (page 79 in Craving Vegan) (gluten-free if preferred)

For the Pie Filling:

¾ cup white sugar
¼ cup cornstarch
1 can (13½ fl oz/ 400 mL) full-fat coconut milk OR 1¾ cups vegan culinary cream
3 tablespoon vegan butter
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

For the Topping:

¼ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3 tablespoons melted vegan butter

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
Bake the pie crust for 10–12 minutes to partially bake it. Remove from the oven and set aside.
Make the pie filling: in a medium saucepan, whisk together the white sugar and cornstarch. Add the coconut milk and stir to combine. Dollop the butter on top (the butter will melt into the mixture as it cooks). set the saucepan over medium-high heat and cook, whisking often, until the mixture thickens, 5–10 minutes. remove from the heat and whisk in the vanilla. set aside.
Make the topping: in a small bowl, mix together the white sugar and cinnamon. set aside.
Pour the prepared filling into the pie crust, filling it three-quarters full. drizzle on the melted butter and evenly sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar. (If you have leftover filling, pour it into a container and pop in the fridge for a delicious pudding!)
Bake for 25 minutes. The pie will be bubbling and still very liquidy. Carefully remove from the oven and allow to cool on a rack at room temperature. Once cooled, move the pie to the fridge until set, about 3 hours, or overnight is best.

Notes

Make Ahead: Store the cooled and set pie covered in the fridge for up to 5 days. To freeze, wrap the pie tightly in plastic wrap and place in a freezer bag. it can be frozen for up to 3 months