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Rich Chocolate Cream Pie

Category: Sweet Treats for Every Occasion

This soft chocolate dessert features a crumbly Oreo crust, homemade pudding, and whipped cream. It's simple, impressive, and can be prepped early.
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Seram Rezepte
Updated on Fri, 02 May 2025 23:32:11 GMT
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Rich Dark Chocolate Pudding Pie

Talk about a chocolate dream! I first whipped this up for my kid's special day way back when, and now everyone bugs me to bring it to family get-togethers. What makes it stand out? That pudding from scratch - velvety smooth with deep chocolate flavor. Guests always look surprised when I tell them it's homemade.

You'll Absolutely Crave This

The beauty of this pie lies in how it wows without much work. You can throw together the cookie base so quick - no need to fire up the oven. Then comes that dreamy pudding layer under fluffy homemade whipped cream. My little girl always says it's better than anything you'd pay big bucks for at those fancy dessert shops.

Stuff We'll Need

  • Chocolate Cookie Base: 2 cups finely smashed chocolate cookies, 6 tbsp melted butter.
  • From-Scratch Chocolate Pudding: 3 cups whole milk, ⅔ cup granulated sugar, ⅓ cup cocoa powder, 3 tbsp cornstarch, ¼ tsp salt, 3 egg yolks, 1 tsp vanilla extract.
  • Fluffy Whipped Cream: 1 cup heavy whipping cream, 2 tbsp powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract.

Let's Make Some Deliciousness

Whip Up the Base
Mix your crushed cookies with melted butter. Push this mix into a 9-inch pie dish, making sure it's even all around. Stick it in the fridge while you work on the next part.
Cook Up the Chocolate Filling
In a pot, mix sugar, cocoa, cornstarch, and salt together. Slowly pour in milk while stirring, then cook on medium heat and keep stirring until it thickens up. Take it off the heat, mix a bit with your egg yolks first, then pour it all back in the pot. Cook another 2 minutes. Add vanilla and pour everything into your waiting crust.
Cool It Down
Put plastic wrap right on top of the pudding surface so it doesn't get that weird skin. Stick it in the fridge for at least 4 hours until it sets up nice and firm.
Add the Creamy Topping
Beat your cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until it holds nice peaks. Spread or fancy-pipe it over your cold pie. Throw on some chocolate bits if you want to get fancy.
Dig In
Cut slices when it's nice and cold for the best creamy treat ever.
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Insider Tricks

After making tons of these pies, I've figured out you really need those cookies ground super small for the best crust. My food processor makes this so easy. Don't even think about using low-fat milk - go full fat or go home. The biggest thing is giving it enough chill time. For the cream on top, I don't overbeat it, just enough so it can hold those pretty swirls my family goes crazy for.

Prep Early and Store Smart

You can keep this beauty in your fridge for around 3 days, but at my place it vanishes way faster than that. When I've got company coming, I make the base and pudding part a day or two ahead, then top it with fresh whipped cream just before everyone arrives. They all think I slaved away all day in the kitchen.

Recipe Questions & Answers

→ Can I prepare this ahead of time?
Absolutely, you can make it a day before. Chill it in the fridge, but wait to add the whipped cream until serving time.
→ Why should I use plastic wrap on the pudding?
Placing plastic wrap on top stops a skin from forming and keeps that pudding smooth and creamy.
→ What if my pie dish isn't deep?
A shallow dish might leave you with leftover pudding. Scoop it into cups and refrigerate for another tasty treat.
→ How do I avoid scrambles when adding eggs?
Add the warm chocolate to the eggs very slowly while whisking like crazy to stop the eggs from cooking unevenly.
→ How long does this need to chill?
Let it chill for at least 4 hours, but leaving it overnight gives the best texture.

Chocolate Cream Pie

A smooth chocolate-filled pie on an Oreo crust, crowned with fluffy whipped cream and fine chocolate shavings.

Preparation Time
30 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins

Category: Desserts

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Cuisine Type: American

Yield: 8 Servings (1 single 9-inch pie)

Dietary Preferences: Vegetarian

What You'll Need

01 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract.
02 1 giant chocolate bar for shavings.
03 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, just for the whipped cream.
04 4 tablespoons (40g) of cornstarch.
05 5 yolks from large eggs.
06 1 full cup (200g) of sugar.
07 5 tablespoons (71g) of melted butter.
08 25 classic Oreo cookies.
09 2 extra tablespoons of sugar for the whipped topping.
10 3 full cups (710ml) of milk.
11 1 1/2 cups (355ml) of heavy cream for topping.
12 1/4 teaspoon fine salt.
13 1 cup (170g) of chocolate chips, semi-sweet.

Steps to Follow

Step 01

Break up Oreos until super fine using a food processor. Stir those crumbs with butter, press into a deep-dish pie plate (9 inches). Chill it in the fridge.

Step 02

Melt the chocolate chips in hot milk using a saucepan over high flame. Keep stirring and don’t stop, it’ll only take a minute or two.

Step 03

Whisk the egg yolks with sugar until the color lightens. Blend in cornstarch, vanilla, and a pinch of salt.

Step 04

Carefully add the warm chocolate mixture to the egg blend while whisking constantly. Pour everything back into the saucepan after mixing.

Step 05

Cook it on medium to high heat and keep whisking. It'll bubble up as it thickens. When it's ready, take it off the heat and smooth it out by whisking for a minute.

Step 06

Pour the pudding into the pie shell. Cover with plastic film touching the surface directly. Let it cool, then stick it in the fridge for at least 4 hours.

Step 07

Whip the heavy cream until it gets nice and thick. Mix in the sugar and vanilla, and whip until the peaks get firm. Spread it on top.

Step 08

Shave the chocolate bar using a vegetable peeler, and scatter the curls over the pie's surface.

Additional Notes

  1. It’s great if you make it the day before.
  2. Let it set overnight for best results.
  3. Save extra pudding if your pie dish is too shallow.

Tools You'll Need

  • Deep 9-inch pie dish.
  • Food processor or blender works.
  • Medium-sized saucepan.
  • Stand mixer or whisk attachment.
  • Chocolate shaver (use a veggie peeler).

Allergy Information

Check every ingredient for potential allergens. Consult a healthcare professional for concerns.
  • Includes milk products (cream, butter).
  • Contains eggs.
  • Oreos have wheat.

Nutrition Info (Per Serving)

These details are for informational purposes and don’t replace medical advice.
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