Very Chocolate Pie
"This recipe was submitted by D.J. Francis in the June-July 1997 issue of Austin Vegetarian Living (Bimonthly Publication of Vegetarian Network of Austin). D.J. said, "a vegan dessert sure to satisfy the choco-holic in anyone". Cooking time is refrigeration time."
- Ready In:
- 8hrs 15mins
- Ingredients:
- 5
- Yields:
-
1 pie
- Serves:
- 16
ingredients
- 21 ounces tofu (2 10.5-oz aseptic boxes of Mori-nu Lite Silken Tofu, Firm)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla is D.J.'s favorite)
- 10 ounces non-dairy chocolate chips (Sunspire brand or D.J.'s favorite, Tropical Source, which is available in chocolate-peanut butter)
- graham cracker pie crust or cookie pie crust
- kiwi (optional) or strawberry, for garnish (optional)
directions
- In a food processor or blender, process tofu and vanilla until smooth. Melt chocolate chips by 1) placing them in an open glass dish and microwaving for 1 minute on 80% power, stir, and microwave for an additional minute on 80% power, or 2) using a double boiler.
- Add the chocolate to the tofu mixture and process until smooth.
- Pour into crust and refrigerate overnight.
- Slice into small slices, as it is very rich, and serve.
- Garnish with fruit, if desired.
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The Vegetarian Network of Austin (VNA) is a local, active group of vegetarians and vegans in Austin, Texas. We are open to anyone interested in a vegetarian lifestyle. Our organization meets regularly for food, fun, support and to exchange information and ideas. We host monthly vegan potlucks and patronize local vegetarian-friendly restaurants. We also meet for social gatherings and public outreach. We periodically advertise and promote special events such as the Lone Star Vegetarian Chili Cook-Off and sponsor special guest speakers.
The 21st Annual Lone Star Vegetarian Chili Cook-Off is on Sunday November 15, 2009 from 11:30 am to 4:00 pm at the Travis County Farmers Market (formerly the Historic Austin Farmers Market), 6701 Burnet Road, in Austin, Texas. Chili Teams from all over Texas will delight you with an amazing array of delicious, healthy, meatless chilis as they compete for best chili and best booth!
Door Prizes - Live Entertainment - Educational Booths and Exhibits
$7 Adults (13 and up), $3 Children 6-12 years (5- are free!)
(CASH ONLY AT THE GATE)
Produced by the Lone Star Vegetarian Network:
Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Fort Worth, El Paso
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We're looking for chili teams, volunteers, door prizes, celebrity vegetarians and, of course, attendees! See www.veggiechilicookoff.com for more information.
This cookbook is a place for us to keep our recipes printed in our bi-monthly newsletters, popular dishes from our monthly potluck dinners, and also recipes from Recipezaar chefs that our members recommend. To submit a recipe or a Recipezaar recommendation, e-mail it to our newsletter editor at vna_newsletter@yahoo.com.
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Pick A Chef is a chance to discover new chefs, recipes, and “get to know” other chefs on Zaar. Recipezaar chefs agree to make & review 3 of his/her picked chefs' recipes by the event deadline. They make the recipes & submit their reviews any time before the deadline. There are a few rules on how the selections work, but PAC is a very easy game to play. See the Recipezaar Community for more information. Acadia adopted us and made/reviewed:
Asian Noodles and Broccoli
Vegan Cornbread
Grilled Portabella Burger With Basil Mayonnaise
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