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    Home >> Low-Carb

    Tuxedo Pie (Low-Carb, Paleo, Vegan)

    Published: Aug 28, 2018 · Modified: Apr 6, 2023 by Emily · This post may contain affiliate links · 11 Comments

    The ultimate triple chocolate pie; TUXEDO! White chocolate cream layered with chocolate mousse and dark chocolate drizzle on a no-bake brownie crust. You won't believe there's no SUGAR of any kind. (Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan & Paleo) Jump to RecipeTuxedo Pie (Low-Carb, Vegan & Paleo) PrettyPies.com

    What is TUXEDO PIE?

    This pie is almost INDESCRIBABLE. It's so crazy delicious, and SO unlike anything else I've ever tasted. Layers upon LAYERS of flavor.

    Definitely one of my FAVORITE pies EVER. (woah, that is saying a lot!) It's a must-make. And a must-make-again for ME.

    Oh, my pretty PIE! It was so hard to name you! I asked my followers on Instagram for help and there were SO many great ideas for what to name this pie...

    • Black Tie Brownie Pie
    • Tripelicious Chocolate Pie
    • Double Chocolate Mousse Brownie Pie
    • Tuxedo Deliciousness
    • White Chocolate Truffle Pie
    • BETTER THAN SEX PIE (haha, yeah! That sums it up!)

    But ultimately it was the SLICK, elegant, fancy TUXEDO that won out over them all. With that crisp black and white. It's the perfect way to describe this luscious RICH dessert!
    Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I may earn a small commission from purchases made via affiliate links in this post *at no cost to you*Tuxedo Pie (Low-Carb, Vegan & Paleo) PrettyPies.com

    Easy Dairy-Free WHITE Chocolate

    White chocolate is SO delicious . So unique.

    And I'm talking about the REAL white chocolate, not artificial, like most store-bought stuff. Don't get me started on my kids' white chocolate Easter bunnies, lol! IT WAS MOSTLY JUST OIL AND CORN SYRUP! No actual white chocolate in it. And the taste was so ARTIFICIAL. Grrr *Take a deep breath, Emily...* lol that kind of stuff makes my blood boil.

    Anyway... so HOW do you make white chocolate? You MUST have this one ingredient: Cacao Butter!

    What is cacao butter?

    It's basically the oil/fat pressed from cacao beans, (which are used to make chocolate. The cacao solids (that make regular chocolate brown instead of white) have been separated out.

    If you've never used it before, it can be strange when you first encounter it. Upon opening the bag, usually you'll see a bunch of hard clumps of white stuff. (But it will smell AMAZING)

    Then all you have to do is melt it down - either on the stove or microwave. (I melt it into a glass measuring cup) measure the amount you need after it's melted, and add it in with the other ingredients. If you melted too much, pour the extra into a little silicone mold or parchment wrapper and pop it in the freezer to save. Tuxedo Pie (Low-Carb, Vegan & Paleo) PrettyPies.com

    EASY Chocolate Mousse!

    Next up: the Chocolate MOUSSE. And it's not your regular, plain ol' mousse, either.

    It's made with RICH and CREAMY avocados!!!

    Just like in my Chocolate Silk Pie, Peppermint Mocha Mini Pies, Chocolate Avocado Gelato and many others 😀 Avocado is SOOO good in desserts! You can't taste them. Promise!

    Silky, smoooooth, light and airy. Melt in your mouth deliciousness. Natural healthy deliciousness! Tuxedo Pie (Low-Carb, Vegan & Paleo) PrettyPies.com

    PUT IT ON A (keto) BROWNIE

    This no-bake brownie crust is a little chewy, a little crisp, and full of chocolate flavor. Secretly healthy chocolate flavor. No flour, no butter, no SUGAR, no eggs, no artificial sweeteners. Just the good stuff 😉

    What are healthy brownies made with?

    • Nuts, cacao, stevia, vanilla and salt actually make a terrific brownie crumb crust.
    • For the nuts, I absolutely ADORE walnuts in chocolate recipes (like these healthy brownies)
    • Feel free to use *your* favorite nut. I recommend one that's on the softer side.
    • I used roasted almonds mixed with walnuts, but you can also do pecans, cashews or even macadamia.
    • Peanuts would work, but would definitely give it a pb flavor. Might be delish though!

    How to Make a No-Bake Crust

    SO SIMPLE just grind everything up in a food processor. Press into a small springform pan.  I

    f you don't have a cheesecake pan, you can use a cake pan lined with parchment. Just keep in mind the layers will be flatter/shorter.

    Tuxedo Pie (Low-Carb, Vegan & Paleo) PrettyPies.com

    Come out of your (chocolate) SHELL

    Possibly my favorite part of this pie is the Chocolate SHELL on top! Oh em Geee I love it.

    When you spread on the melted chocolate and it touches the frozen pie, that chocolate is going to harden back up and solidify.

    And it forms a delicious dark chocolate layer on top of the mousse that reminds me of those chocolate-covered ice cream bars.. or those magic shells from Dairy Queen.. not that I've had one in TWENTY YEARS lol. But they were darn good.

    Use sugar-free chocolate for the shell if you like. Some people use Lily's dark choc. Or you can simply use a really high % dark chocolate bar. The actual sugar content is quite low (especially when it's divided among 11 slices)

    Then you DRIZZ some more on each slice. Because it's DELICIOUS. 🙂 And you've got the dessert equivalent of The Bachelor in his TUX, haha! (you can tell what I've been watching) Tall dark and handsome, all dressed up. I LOVE IT.

    Don't forget to PIN IT on Pinterest.. CLICK THE IMAGE BELOW:

    Tuxedo Pie (Low-Carb, Vegan & Paleo) PrettyPies.com
    Chocolate lovers dream! Tuxedo Pie has layers of white & dark chocolate mousse. You won't believe it's low-carb! (Free from dairy, gluten, and sugar. Vegan & Paleo) #lowcarbdesserts #vegandesserts #paleodesserts #healthydesserts #cleaneatingdesserts
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    Tuxedo Pie (Low-Carb, Paleo, Vegan)

    Layers of white chocolate, chocolate mousse and a dark chocolate shell on a brownie crust -- without any sugar! Low-carb DELISH.
    4.75 from 8 votes
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    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
    Servings: 11 slices
    Author: Emily

    Ingredients

    US Customary - Metric

    Brownie Crust

    • 1 ½ cups nuts - (I used half almonds & walnuts)
    • 1 ½ Tbs cacao powder
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla
    • generous pinch of salt
    • dash of pure stevia powder
    • 2 Tbs water

    White Chocolate Layer

    • 2 cups unsweetened coconut shreds - (or ⅔ cup coconut butter, melted)
    • ¾ cup canned coconut milk
    • 6 Tbs cacao butter
    • 1 Tbs vanilla
    • 1/16 teaspoon pure stevia powder - to taste

    Chocolate Mousse

    • 2 ripe avocados - ~1 ¼ cup
    • ½ cup canned coconut milk
    • ¼ cup coconut oil - melted
    • ⅓ cup cacao powder
    • 1 Tbs vanilla
    • ¾ teaspoon instant espresso powder - optional
    • 1/16 teaspoon pure stevia powder to taste
    • Pinch of salt

    Dark Chocolate Shell & Drizzle

    • 2 oz bar of 85% dark chocolate - sugar-free, if desired

    Instructions

    To make the crust:

    • Pulse together the almonds in a food processor a few times to break down. Add remaining ingredients and pulse until coarse crumb forms and the mixture sticks together when pinched with your fingers.
    • Taste and adjust for flavor, adding extra salt, sweetener or cacao, if needed.
    • Press into a 7" springform pan lined with parchment paper. Chill crust while you make the filling.

    To make the white chocolate layer:

    • Make coconut butter by blending coconut shreds in a food processor for about 15 minutes until liquified, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
    • Add remaining ingredients and blend smooth. Taste and adjust if needed.
    • Pour over crust and freeze about 1 hour until firm.

    To make the chocolate mousse:

    • Scoop avocado flesh into a food processor and blend smooth.
    • Scrape down the sides and add the remaining ingredients and blend again. Taste and adjust, if needed.
    • Spread evenly on top of white layer, wrap with foil, and freeze again until set (1-2 hours).
    • When completely frozen, remove from springform, let thaw on the counter slightly, and coat with a thin layer melted chocolate.
    • Cut into slices while semi-frozen. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Add an extra drizzle of chocolate on each slice, if you like.

    Notes

    Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases made through referral links in this post (at no additional cost to you).
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    Coconut Butter: https://amzn.to/2PKpSPr (be sure to melt completely and stir before use because oil rises to the top)
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    To store: Must be kept refrigerated. Stays fresh up to 5 days in the fridge, or about 1 month frozen, if kept tightly wrapped. If frozen, thaw on the counter for several minutes.
    Remember to slice while semi-frozen if you add the chocolate shell so it will hold together.
    Nutrition Facts
    Tuxedo Pie (Low-Carb, Paleo, Vegan)
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    522.41
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    50.05
    g
    77
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    31.73
    g
    198
    %
    Trans Fat
     
    0.01
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    0.15
    mg
    0
    %
    Sodium
     
    14.39
    mg
    1
    %
    Potassium
     
    568.91
    mg
    16
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    18.58
    g
    6
    %
    Fiber
     
    9.24
    g
    39
    %
    Sugar
     
    3.1
    g
    3
    %
    Net Carbs
     
    9.3
    g
    Protein
     
    7.35
    g
    15
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    58.31
    IU
    1
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    4.75
    mg
    6
    %
    Calcium
     
    34.03
    mg
    3
    %
    Iron
     
    3.2
    mg
    18
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Filed Under: Low-Carb, Low-Carb Cheesecake, Pie Tagged With: almonds, cacao butter, chocolate, coconut butter, coconut milk, low carb, pie, stevia, walnuts, white chocolate

    About Emily

    Emily is the creative force behind the food blog, Pretty Pies, a destination for people interested in healthier eating, and for those with dietary restrictions and preferences, such as dairy-free, gluten-free and egg-free.

    Emily specializes in healthy desserts that are low-carb, keto, and made with plant-based natural ingredients. She is the author of two cookbooks in the low-carb sweets niche, "PS It's Healthy," and "Yay It' Sugar-Free!"

    Her recipes have reached millions of people across the globe over a 7-year time span, and helped countless readers enjoy delicious desserts without detriment to their health.

    When she's not creating in the kitchen, she loves spending time with her family and petite Goldendoodle, Eevee, spending time in nature, and eating Tex-Mex.

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    Comments

    1. Faith Ann Lubitz

      August 29, 2018 at 10:15 am

      SOMEONE needs to make this. Me? And I totally agree with you about white chocolate! Used to ride my bike to Fanny Farmers in the 60’s..and get some white choc almond bark..super yumm. Ever try Askinosie brand white choc? Artisan stuff, pricey. But has goat milk powder in it..balances the sugar really nicely. There is one bar with pistachios..mmmm. Not vegan but..

      Reply
      • Emily

        August 29, 2018 at 10:47 am

        Yes! Love love white choc. I've never tried that brand. I tried making white choc bark last year but it didn't work quite right. I really want to make some. Yummy!

        Reply
    2. Tanuja Paruchuri

      August 31, 2018 at 10:03 pm

      Any idea what the measurements would be like with erythritol instead of stevia?

      Reply
      • Emily

        August 31, 2018 at 10:31 pm

        I'm not sure since I've never used erythitol myself. I'm sorry.
        But the good news is you can taste & adjust as you go! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Courtney

      October 21, 2019 at 6:26 pm

      Could maple syrup be used in place of stevia? Any recommendations on how much? This looks amazing!!

      Reply
      • Emily

        October 21, 2019 at 10:23 pm

        Yes, you can replace about half the coconut milk with maple syrup. Adjust to taste, but try to keep the total amount of liquids the same 🙂 Let me know if you try it

        Reply
    4. Paula

      December 21, 2019 at 6:17 am

      Can u use coconut oil instead of cocoa butter

      Reply
      • Emily

        December 21, 2019 at 7:56 am

        Technically, yes. But the cacao butter is what gives it the white chocolate flavor & enhances the regular chocolate flavor too. 🙂

        Reply
        • Paula

          December 21, 2019 at 8:57 am

          Thank u will get cocoa butter

          Reply
          • Nora P

            April 20, 2022 at 4:02 pm

            5 stars
            This pie is always a winner !!! We love it and it is a hit not only at home, but if we take it to a party as well! Thanks for the great recipe!!!

            P.S. I just add more sweetener to it! I have tried substituting it with agave syrup, maple syrup and erythrol (depending on what I have) by adjusting it to taste. It always works!

            Reply
            • Emily

              April 20, 2022 at 4:07 pm

              Thanks so much for leaving a review! I’m so happy it’s a winner at your house and parties

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