Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie
A delicious twist on the classic milk and cookies, this pie combines a cookie crust with a creamy vanilla filling, making it an irresistible dessert.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- 9-inch (23-cm) pie dish
Ingredients
For the cookie crust:
- 2½ cups 313 g all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup 112 g nondairy butter, softened
- 1 cup 200 g granulated sugar
- ¼ cup 55 g firmly packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon 22 g molasses
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1½ cups 264 g nondairy semisweet chocolate chips
For the vanilla cream filling:
- 8 ounces 227 g nondairy cream cheese
- 1 cup 120 g powdered sugar
- ½ cup 56 g cashews, finely ground into a powder
- 1 tablespoon 15 ml pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (180°C, or gas mark 4).
- Lightly grease a 9-inch (23-cm) pie dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using an electric mixer.
- Add the molasses and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and continue beating until combined.
- Gradually add the flour mixture, mixing slowly until fully incorporated.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Press the dough mixture into the prepared pie dish, covering the bottom and sides to form a thick cookie crust.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and allow it to cool completely.
- While the crust is baking, prepare the filling: Beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, ground cashews, and vanilla extract using an electric mixer.
- Once the crust has cooled, spread the vanilla cream filling evenly on top.
- Refrigerate the pie until chilled, then slice and serve.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:
Serve chilled with a dollop of whipped coconut cream or a drizzle of chocolate syrup for extra indulgence.
Wine Advice:
Pair with a light, fruity dessert wine like a Moscato or a rich, chilled glass of Port.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 400 kcal | Carbohydrates: 50 g | Protein: 5 g | Fat: 20 g | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 30 g | Salt: 0.6 mg
