Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy decadence of this Chocolate Cream Pie that features a buttery chocolate cookie crust, a luscious chocolate filling, and a fluffy whipped cream topping. This pie is a chocolate lover’s dream!
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs (such as Oreos)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the filling:
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the topping:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Make the crust: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine the chocolate cookie crumbs and sugar. Stir in the melted butter until well mixed. Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Bake for 8-10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
- Make the filling: In a medium saucepan, whisk together the heavy cream, milk, sugar, egg yolks, cornstarch, and salt. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens and begins to boil, about 5-7 minutes.
- Once the filling thickens, remove from heat and immediately whisk in the chopped chocolate, butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the chocolate filling into the cooled crust. Use a spatula to smooth the top. Allow the pie to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until fully chilled.
- Make the topping: In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Once the pie is chilled, spread the whipped cream on top of the chocolate filling.
- Slice and serve!
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can sprinkle grated chocolate or cocoa powder on top of the whipped cream.
- The pie can be made a day ahead and kept in the refrigerator.
- If you prefer a smoother texture, strain the filling before pouring it into the crust to remove any lumps.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
