Vegan Strawberry Ice Cream Pretzel Pie! Gluten-free pretzel crust with an easy, homemade dairy-free cashew ice cream and fresh strawberries!
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If you’re looking for a creamy, dreamy summer dessert that is also gluten and dairy-free look no further! This Vegan Strawberry Ice Cream Pretzel Pie is the best thing I’ve made all summer!
This pie has a crisp pretzel crust topped with a creamy vanilla vegan ice cream and a high pile of sweetened fresh strawberries. The combination of sweet, salty and creamy is unbeatable! This pie also makes a stunning presentation, but is secretly easy to make. 
Last November I posted this Vegan Chocolate Pudding Pretzel Pie and it continues to be one of my very favorite pies. I’ve also gotten rave reviews from readers and friends who’ve made it. Pretzel crusts are so easy to make and nothing beats the sweet and salty combination. This is a summer spin on that pie!
Making homemade vegan ice cream is delicious and easier than it sounds. I use a combination of soaked cashews, coconut milk and coconut oil for the base of this ice cream and the result is an amazingly creamy rich ice cream.
The flavor of the ice cream goes perfectly with fresh strawberries. In fact, simple homemade cashew cream poured over fresh strawberries is one of my very favorite healthy summer treats. This dessert takes that combination to a whole new level.
You also might like this strawberry ice cream!
Glutino pretzels are my favorite gluten-free pretzels. You’ll never guess this pretzel crust is gluten-free! I also use Glutino pretzels to make our favorite Peanut Butter Pretzel Granola Bars and this Gluten-Free Pretzel Crusted Chicken.
Bring this dessert to a summer potluck for you gluten-free, dairy-free guests and the whole party will love it! My dairy-eating family couldn’t get enough of the ice cream filling. You could also top with pie with any combination of berries you like. Add a few blackberries for a patriotic twist!
More Strawberry Desserts:
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Vegan Strawberry Ice Cream Pretzel Pie (Gluten-Free)
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 5 1/2 ounces Glutino Gluten-Free Pretzels (crush slightly to fit in the measuring cup if measuring instead of weighing) about 3 1/2 cups
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 6 tablespoons vegan butter melted
For the Ice Cream:
- 1 1/2 cups raw cashews soaked for 4-6 hours in cool water, or 1 hour in very hot water, then drained
- 13.5- oz can coconut milk
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup coconut oil melted
- 1/2 cup organic cane sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- pinch sea salt
For the Swirl/Topping:
- 1 pound strawberries diced
- organic cane sugar to taste optional
Instructions
Plan Ahead:
- Soak the cashews for 4-6 hours in cool water at room temperature or 1 hour in very hot water. Drain and set aside.
Make the Crust:
- Preheat the oven to 350F. Lightly grease a 9-inch pie pan with cooking spray.
- Place the pretzels in a ziploc and crush into very small pieces. Pour into a bowl and add the brown sugar and vegan butter. Stir to combine.
- Pour into the prepared pan and press into an even layer. Bake for 10-12 minutes until toasted. Let cool for 15-20 minutes before filling.
Make the Strawberry Ice Cream:
- Place all the ingredients for the ice cream (including the soaked cashews) in a high-speed blender. Blend until completely smooth.
- Refrigerate the mixture for 1 hour (or up to overnight) until chilled.
- Assemble your chilled ice cream maker and pour in the chilled ice cream batter. Churn until creamy and thick like soft serve.
- Scoop the ice cream into the prepared crust and smooth. Cover securely and freeze for 4-5 hours or until firm. Before scooping, set out for 10-15 minutes to soften.
- Top the pie with the diced, sweetened strawberries. Slice and enjoy!
- This pie is best served the day it's made. Leftovers can be stored in the freezer but the crust may not be as crisp the next day.
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Worth it to make this pie. We brought it to a potluck and it was gone SO fast!!! So delicious!