There’s something about dark chocolate that feels like an evening gown. It’s elegant, sensual, and never louder than the moment demands. Add a silky dairy-free (DF) whipped cream, a gluten-free (GF) crust, and poof—you’ve got dessert that looks like you spent years mastering plating but really took five minutes to assemble. This double-chocolate cream pie is the kind of dessert you serve when they deserve a damn good time… and so do you.
Gluten Free Chocolate Cream Pie Recipe
Recipe Card
| Recipe Name | Double Chocolate Cream Pie (GF, DF) |
|---|---|
| Summary | Luxurious GF chocolate crust filled with velvety DF chocolate custard, topped with dairy-free whipped cream—elegant, indulgent, 100% gluten- and dairy-safe. |
| Servings | 8 |
| Prep Time | 20 min |
| Cook Time | 15 min (crust prep) + 10 min (filling) |
| Additional Time | 2 hr chilling |
| Total Time | ~2 hr 45 min |
| Course | Dessert |
| Cuisine | American/Contemporary |
| Method | No-bake crust, stovetop custard |
| Diet | Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Vegetarian |
| Keywords | chocolate pie, GF pie, vegan chocolate, elegant dessert |
| Equipment | 9″ pie pan, food processor or bowl & fork, medium saucepan, whisk, heatproof bowl, spatula, whisk (for whipped cream alternative) |
Ingredients
Crust
- 1½ cups gluten-free chocolate cookies (roughly 12–15 GF Oreos or similar), finely crushed
- 3 tbsp coconut oil (melted)
Filling
- 1½ cups full-fat coconut milk (stirred)
- 1 cup dairy-free dark chocolate chips (70% cacao or better)
- 3 tbsp maple syrup (or agave)
- 2 tsp cornstarch or arrowroot powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of fine sea salt
Topping
- 1 cup dairy-free whipping cream (coconut whip or aquafaba)
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar (optional)
- Dark chocolate shavings or cocoa powder, for garnish
Instructions
- Make the crust
- Crush GF chocolate cookies in a food processor (or zip-top bag + rolling pin) until fine.
- Mix crumbs with melted coconut oil until the texture clumps like damp sand.
- Press firmly into a 9″ pie pan bottom and up the sides. Smooth the top.
- Refrigerate while you prep filling.
- Prepare the filling
- In a saucepan, whisk together coconut milk, maple syrup, salt, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Heat over medium, stirring constantly. When it simmers and thickens (about 5 min), remove from heat.
- Off the heat, stir in the dairy-free chocolate chips and vanilla until melted and glossy.
- Assemble & chill
- Pour filling into the chilled crust, smooth the top.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, until set—but overnight? Even richer.
- Whip the topping
- Whip your DF cream or aquafaba until soft peaks form. Gently sweeten with powdered sugar if desired.
- Finish & serve
- Spread whipped topping over pie. Garnish with chocolate shavings or dust of cocoa.
- Slice with a warm knife for clean edges. Serve chilled, alongside a dim light and good company.
Kitchen Notes
- Crust integrity
Use GF chocolate cookies with sturdy texture; avoid crumbly low-fat kinds. Coconut oil helps them bind and hold shape. - Coconut milk solution
Full-fat canned coconut milk delivers lushness. Shake can first. Pour only the creamy part. Use liquid part in curries or smoothies. - Cornstarch magic
Thickens without dairy—starch + heat = custard structure. Arrowroot works too. Don’t skip it! Without thickener, filling stays soupy in fridge. - Heat control
Stir constantly as you heat. If left, coconut milk crusts or scorches. Hot custard = smooth; burnt = heartbreak. - Chocolate quality
Don’t cheap out. A 70%+ chocolate chip or chopped bar gives depth and that luxe mouthfeel. Avoid sugar-heavy “chips” that don’t melt well. - Chill time matters
At least 2 hours ensures firm slices. I like 4–6 hours—custard cools fully and waxy coconut fat firms decadent set. - Whipped topping options
Coconut whip is easiest. Aquafaba (chickpea water) is another vegan whip—whisk aquafaba + 1 tsp cream of tartar to stiff peaks, add sugar. Works like magic. - Center sink fix
If filling pulls away from crust center after chilling, simply fill gap with extra whipped cream swirl—or a drizzle of melted chocolate. - Serving vibes
Room lighting optional. Pie is elegant enough—but good forks, firm napkins, and soft background music amplify the romantic dinner mood.
Dessert Rundown
This pie is the sultry ghost of classic chocolate cream, reimagined GF/DF. It whispers—no, seduces—with layers of texture: crunchy cocoa-cookie crust, silky filling, pillowy topping. It looks like effort, tastes like decadence, yet is surprisingly easy.
Each forkful offers contrast: dark chocolate heft meets airy whipped cloud, with coconut backbone echoing like a secret undercurrent. Good for date night. Good for self-care. Good for everyone who deserves chocolate that’s thoughtful, inclusive, and entirely unforgettable?
So light a candle. Cut a slice. Let the chocolate and atmosphere melt you. And remember—you made this in under three hours with minimal clean-up.
That, friends, is elegance with attitude.
