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Dive into the world of vegan baking with this simple yet exquisite Vegan Pie Crust recipe. Designed for both novice and seasoned bakers, this recipe brings a touch of mindful eating to your kitchen, blending the healthful benefits of plant-based ingredients with the classic, indulgent experience of homemade pie. Whether you’re crafting a sweet fruit pie or a savory quiche, this crust is the perfect foundation for your culinary creations.

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A pie crust and a rolling pin on a marble countertop.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Flaky Perfection: Achieve that classic, flaky texture with a crust that’s perfect for both sweet and savory pies, proving that vegan baking can be just as delightful.
  • Mindfully Made: Emphasizing mindfulness in your cooking, this recipe encourages the use of sustainable practices, like storing leftovers in glass containers, aligning with eco-friendly values.
  • Simple & Versatile: Easy to prepare with straightforward instructions, this crust is versatile for any pie recipe, from fruit-filled delights to savory quiches.

Ingredients

Three bowls of ingredients on a marble table.
  • Pastry Flour: A finer, softer flour that creates a tender and flaky crust, perfect for pie bases.
  • Coconut Oil: A plant-based alternative to butter, providing a rich texture while keeping the recipe vegan. The key is to make sure the coconut oil is solid. You don’t want it melted or even soft.
  • Salt: Just a pinch to enhance the flavors of the crust.
  • Water: Ice-cold water holds a secret power in this recipe. It keeps the dough cold and coconut oil solid, ensuring the dough is easy to handle and contributes to the flakiness of the crust.

Step-by-step Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F/205°C.
  2. Add flour and salt to a large mixing bowl and stir until well combined.
  1. Scoop coconut oil into the bowl. 
  1. Blend until combined using a pastry blender or a fork. Do not over-mix.
  1. Pour in ice water and combine thoroughly with a pastry blender or fork. 
  1. Form dough into a flat ball on a well-floured piece or on a piece of parchment paper.
  1. Cut dough into the number of pieces required and set aside extra piece(s). (If you are making a standard 9″ pie, divide the dough into two pieces, one slightly larger than the other to line the pie pan, the other for the top.) 
  1. Sprinkle flour on top of the dough and roll into a flat circle about 1/8 inch thick. (To prevent sticking, sprinkle more flour over the dough as needed.) 
  1. Oil pie pan and flip the pie dough over onto the pan. Form the edges or leave rustic.
  1. Repeat step 8 for the remaining piece(s) and place it on top of the pie.
  2. Bake for 30+ minutes (depending on filling). 

Recipe Variations

  • Flour: This recipe works well with pastry flour or unbleached all-purpose flour.
  • Oil: If you aren’t a fan of coconut oil or don’t have any on hand, vegan butter can work, too! My go-to is Miyokos Creamery Butter.

Best Pie Filling Options

If you don’t have a specific pie in mind, I would recommend trying this Easy Vegan Pumpkin Pie recipe. If it’s summertime, then this Vegan Blueberry Pie is divine!

Storage Tips

After enjoying your delicious creation, store any leftovers in an air-tight glass container. Not only does glass help your crust stay fresher for longer, but it’s also a step towards sustainable living. Glass containers are reusable, reducing plastic waste and aligning with a lifestyle of mindfulness and environmental responsibility.

FAQ

What is vegan crust made of?

Vegan pie crust is made from flour, a solid fat such as coconut oil or vegan butter, and cold water. The key is to NOT over-mix!

What can you use instead of butter in pie crust?

Coconut oil or vegan butter works well in vegan pie crust recipes.

Which pie crusts are vegan?

This easy vegan pie crust is a great option for a homemade pie. However, if you are looking for a store-bought option, this blog post, 25 Best Vegan Pie Crust Brands, has all the information you need.

Recipe

A pie crust and a rolling pin on a marble countertop.
4.86 from 7 votes

Vegan Pie Crust

Yield 1 full pie crust
Prep Time 45 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
This perfect vegan pie crust is so simple to make that I wish I would have known about it ages ago. Coconut oil is the magic ingredient that brings everything together in this recipe, making a crust of delicious, flaky, melt-in-your-mouth goodness.

Ingredients 
 

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F/205°C.
  • Add flour and salt to a large mixing bowl and stir until well combined.
  • Scoop coconut oil into the bowl.
  • Blend until combined using a pastry blender or a fork. Do not over-mix.
  • Pour in ice water and combine thoroughly with a pastry blender or fork.
  • Form dough into a flat ball on a well-floured piece or on a piece of parchment paper.
  • Cut dough into the number of pieces required and set aside extra piece(s). (If you are making a standard 9″ pie, divide the dough into two pieces, one slightly larger than the other to line the pie pan, the other for the top.)
  • Sprinkle flour on top of the dough and roll into a flat circle about 1/8 inch thick. (To prevent sticking, sprinkle more flour over the dough as needed.)
  • Oil pie pan and flip the pie dough over onto the pan. Form the edges or leave rustic.
  • Repeat step 8 for the remaining piece(s) and place it on top of the pie.
  • Bake for 30+ minutes (depending on filling).

Notes

Please read through the above blog post for helpful tips and tricks!

Nutrition

Calories: 2027kcal, Carbohydrates: 174g, Protein: 32g, Fat: 150g, Saturated Fat: 121g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 10g, Sodium: 1753mg, Potassium: 872mg, Fiber: 26g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 22IU, Calcium: 86mg, Iron: 9mg

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  1. 5 stars
    I won a pie contest with this recipe (thanks Rae)!! I normally don’t even like pie because of the crust, but this one is DELICIOUS and so easy to make. My friends and fam say it’s the best they’ve ever had. I’ve used it with quiche and sweet/savory pies. You can’t go wrong with this crust.