Description
This Easy Chocolate Cream Pie is everything you want in a no-bake dessert—quick to make, incredibly rich, and effortlessly elegant. With a crisp chocolate cookie crust, a smooth, pudding-like chocolate filling, and a fluffy whipped cream topping, it’s a perfect choice for quick breakfasts, easy dinner desserts, healthy snacks, and indulgent food ideas. It’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for any event or just a weeknight craving.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups crushed chocolate cookies
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream (divided)
1/4 cup cornstarch
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup heavy cream (for topping)
2 tablespoons sugar (for topping, optional)
1/4 cup chocolate shavings (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Crush the chocolate cookies into fine crumbs and mix with melted butter until the texture resembles wet sand. Press into a 9-inch pie dish and chill for 30 minutes.
2. In a saucepan, whisk together sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually whisk in milk and 1/2 cup heavy cream until smooth.
3. Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and bubbles, about 5–8 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and stir in chopped bittersweet chocolate, butter, and vanilla until fully melted and smooth.
5. Pour the filling into the chilled crust. Cover with plastic wrap pressed directly on the surface and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
6. Whip 1 cup of heavy cream with optional sugar until soft peaks form. Spread or pipe on top of the set filling.
7. Garnish with chocolate shavings before serving. Slice with a warm knife and enjoy!
Notes
Use high-quality bittersweet chocolate for a deeper flavor.
Always chill the pie for at least 4 hours to ensure it sets properly.
Whip the cream just until soft peaks form—over-whipping makes it grainy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: easy chocolate pie, no bake dessert, chocolate cream pie, pudding pie, quick dessert recipe