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    Home » This and That » Coconut-Lime Custard Pie. Vegan. Fresh Papaya Sauce.

    by Kathy Patalsky · updated: Sep 30, 2019 · published: Aug 21, 2010 · About 5 minutes to read this article. Leave a Comment

    Coconut-Lime Custard Pie. Vegan. Fresh Papaya Sauce.


    I’m not sure why, but I was suddenly desperate for some cool, creamy, 100% vegan Coconut Custard Pie. Custard pie craving! Doesn’t everyone have those? So I whipped up this island-inspired recipe – bursting with tropical flavors like lime, papaya and coconut.

    Get my recipe for this no bake (except for the crust) Coconut-Lime Custard Pie with Fresh Spicy Papaya Sauce, and a homemade Oat-Spelt Maple Crust. What’s the secret to getting a firm “custard” style vegan pie? Find out…

    The Flavors. Slightly spicy, sweet Fresh Papaya Sauce is the perfect zingy tropical topping for this clean, creamy coconut custard pie. The pie filling is mildly sweet with almost a flan-esque flavor and texture. The crumbly textured crust is packed with sweet maple-cinnamon flavor, nutty spelt flour and whole grain oats. For a finer crust you can pulse oats in a blender before adding to the mix. Serve this creamy custard pie warm or chilled. Serve at slices or bars.

    Choose Pie:

    Or Bar:

    Agar Agar Creations. Custard-style pie secret: Agar Agar! I love working with Agar Agar in the kitchen. Once you learn the technique for using it, your imagination will run wild with ways to incorporate it into your recipes. Agar Agar is basically “vegan gelatin” (it is a flavorless, clear seaweed) – when dissolved in boiling water and then chilled to harden, it creates a firm gel-like texture. Note, you can certainly make this recipe without using Agar Agar, but the consistency will be more of a pudding pie than a custard pie. Delicious either way.

    Agar Agar Technique. When you use Agar Agar you’ll want to vary the amount based on your recipe. But you will always want to completely dissolve the Agar in boiling water before combining it with the rest of your ingredients. I do about ½-1 cup of water for every 3 tablespoon of Agar – roughly. There are also instructions on the package. If you do not fully dissolve your Agar it will clump up into tapioca-ish, oblong bulbs when it chills. Interesting, but not smooth or flavorful.

    Coconut Custard Pie with Zing Papaya Sauce and Spelt Oat Maple Crust
    vegan, makes two small pies or one large dish of pie bars

    Spelt Oat Maple Crust
    3 cups spelt flour (plus more for kneading dough)
    1 ½ cups rolled oats
    4-5 tablespoon vegan buttery spread
    1 teaspoon salt
    ½ cup maple syrup
    1 teaspoon cinnamon
    optional: pumpkin seeds

    Coconut-Lime Custard Pie Filling
    3-4 tablespoon agar agar
    ¾ cup water
    32-36 ounces of silken tofu (about 2 containers)
    ¼ cup cornstarch or 4 tablespoon arrowroot powder
    1 cup coconut milk
    ½ cup dry sugar
    *note: this recipe is very mild in sweetness – add more sweetener for a more intensely sweet dessert bite.
    ½ cup lime juice
    ¼ cup coconut flakes
    2 teaspoon sea salt
    1 cup soaked cashews (optional)

    Fresh Spicy Papaya Sauce
    3 cups fresh papaya, seeds removed (about 1 medium red papaya)
    ½ teaspoon salt
    1 cup orange juice
    2 tablespoon agar agar
    4 tablespoon water
    dash cayenne (more cayenne, more heat)

    Directions:

    Gather Ingredients:

    1. First prepare the crust: Pulse the cold buttery spread and maple syrup in a food processor until well combined. Add that mixture to the rest of your ingredients OR Melt the buttery spread until it is soft and hand stir all ingredients together until a nice soft dough forms. You can also use a stand mixer to combine dough if you have one. Hand press the dough into your – well-greased with oil or buttery spread – two pie dishes OR one large casserole dish. Top with pumpkin seeds (optional). Poke air vents wit a form in the crust and bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes – or until slightly browned and crisp edges form.

    2. Papaya Sauce: Puree one medium red papaya (seeds/skin removed) with orange juice in a food processor or blender. Set aside. Add the water and agar agar to a soup pot and boil water until agar is completely dissolved. (skip the agar step if you are not using it). Next add in the orange juice and papaya puree – and the salt and cayenne. Bring mixture to a boil – stirring constantly. Allow to boil for about 2 minutes, then remove from heat. Transfer to a bowl and allow to cool. When papaya puree is cooled – place in fridge to chill. The sauce will become slightly firm almost like a jelly sauce – this is from the agar agar. If you want a more liquid sauce, omit the agar agar.

    Red Papaya:

    3. Coconut Custard Lime Filling: Bring the water to a boil. Dissolve the agar agar in the boiling water. In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut milk and corn starch or arrowroot powder. Add to pot. Also add in the drained silken tofu, sugar, lime juice and salt. Stir with a wooden spoon and bring the mushy/lumpy mixture to a soft boil. Let boil for a few minutes then remove from heat. Transfer to a blender or food processor (add cashews if using) – and blend/process until smooth. Fold in coconut flakes.

    4. Pour your coconut mixture into your cooled pie crust. Top with another sprinkle of coconut. Cool for a few minutes before placing in fridge to completely chill/harden.

    5. Serve: Serve chilled or re-heat for a warm custard pie. Add a heaping spoonful of papaya sauce to the top of each pie slice/bar.

    Without Sauce is yummy too:

    Or Serve as a Bar:

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    About Kathy Patalsky

    Hey there! I'm Kathy, lover of kitty cats, weekend baking, 90's movies, travel, beach fog and foamy lattes. Since 2007, I have been sharing my vegan recipes and photos. My goal is to make your cooking life a little easier, delicious - and plant-loaded - while sharing some LIFE and conversation along the way.

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