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Chocolate Cream Pie being served on a white plate.
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Chocolate Cream Pie

This Chocolate Cream Pie is a silky, smooth rich dessert that is perfect for any occasion! This easy recipe has homemade chocolate pudding layered on a flakey pie crust. Top it with a light whipped topping and your favorite garnishes and you've got a chilled pie that is perfect for anything from cookouts to the Holidays!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, Holiday
Keyword chocolate, chocolate pie, holiday dessert, no bake, thanksgiving dessert
Prep Time 30 minutes
chill time 4 hours
Servings 10 servings
Calories 325kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 3 egg yolks beaten
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 9- inch pie crust baked
  • 8 ounces whipped topping
  • ¼ cup mini chocolate chips for garnish optional

Instructions

  • Whisk together the milk, heavy cream, and cornstarch in a medium saucepan until the cornstarch is well mixed into the liquid.
    Heat milk, cream and cornstarch.
  • Add the egg yolks, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt.
    Add eggs, sugar, cocoa and salt.
  • Cook over medium heat until the mixture begins to boil, stirring constantly.
  • Remove the pan from heat and add the butter and vanilla. Stir until the butter is melted.
  • Allow the filling to cool for around five minutes, then pour it into the prepared pie crust.
    Layer Pudding into pie crust.
  • Place the pie in the refrigerator to chill for at least 4 hours or up to overnight.
  • Spread the whipped topping over the top of the pie and garnish with mini chocolate chips.
    Chocolate Cream Pie being served for dessert.

Nutrition

Calories: 325kcal