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The Best Chocolate Cream Pie

May 20, 2020 by girlinspired 7 Comments

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This chocolate cream pie is rich and decadent and silky smooth. It is our family favorite when we need a good chocolate fix. The filling is made from scratch with both bittersweet and semi-sweet chocolate. Layered over a thick Oreo cookie crust and topped with fresh whipped cream, you’re going to love this indulgent chocolate cream pie recipe!

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Everyone loves a classic chocolate cream pie, but you can also make this delicious dessert in party-size portions – find the instructions for making this pie in mini mason jars here.

Making the Oreo Cookie Crust

Let’s get started making the Oreo cookie crust for the pie. It is easiest to crush the cookies into a fine crumb by placing them in the food processor and pulsing until they are a fine and even size. Once the cookies are in fine crumbs, pour in the melted butter evenly while processing and then press the crust mixture into a pie plate.

If you do not have a food processor, the Oreos can be ground up in the blender, but you will have to work in smaller batches and stir frequently. You can also place the cookies in a large Ziploc bag and use a rolling pin to crush them. This will take some extra work and may not result in the finest or most even crumb.

four step photo collage showing Oreos in food processor , blending, adding butter, and pressing into white pie plate with blue towel in background

Making the Chocolate Cream Pie Filling

While the crust is baking, begin mixing up the pie filling. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, salt, and cornstarch. In a separate bowl, mix egg yolks and milk. Pour milk mixture into sugar mixture, whisking until smooth.

Heat over medium on the stovetop until mixture comes to a boil. You will want to whisk constantly to keep the mixture from sticking to the bottom of the pan. Once the mixture boils, turn the heat down to a simmer and continue stirring until the mixture thickens. This usually takes another 2-3 minutes.

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Remove the thickened filling mixture from the heat. Add in the remaining ingredients and stir until chocolate melts and the pie filling is smooth and consistent. Yum!

photo collage of chocolate chopped on cutting board, mixing chocolate and vanilla into saucepan of pie filling with a whisk, and the pie filling in pan

Now it’s time to pour that delicious chocolate filling into your baked cookie crust. Pour it in, and smooth it evenly in the pan. MMMMM. Go ahead and lick the spoon.

chocolate cream pie filling pouring from saucepan into white pie plate

Now you will need to chill the pie for several hours for the filling to set up. Cover with a sheet of plastic wrap, pressing it down over the filling to prevent a film from forming on the top of the pie filling. Place in the refrigerator for at least 3-4 hours.

Preparing the Whipped Cream Topping

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Just before serving, you can prepare the whipped cream topping. Whisk two cups of heavy whipping cream until it starts to form soft peaks. Add in 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar and whisk a bit more. Using the whisk attachment on a standing mixer is the easiest way to whip up your whipped cream, but you can do it by hand and burn off a couple extra calories before you dig in to this pie!

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Mound the whipped cream on top of the pie and spread lightly out to the sides. Use a peeler to create chocolate curls for the top of the pie. Chocolate sprinkles or crushed Oreos would be perfect decorative toppings as well.

overhead of chocolate cream pie with chocolate bars set on wrapper and peeler

Dig in! This chocolate cream pie will not disappoint. It is so rich and delicious, the perfect combination of cookie crust, silky chocolate filling, and light creamy whipped topping.

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slice of chocolate cream pie on stack of white plates with one bite removed

Other Chocolate Desserts for Your Chocolate Craving

The Most Decadent Chocolate Lasagna

Chocolate Kahlua Cake Recipe

The Very Best Double Chocolate Cake

Chocolate Raspberry Crepes

slice of chocolate cream pie on serving spatula above pie in white pie plate

Chocolate Cream Pie

4.59 from 12 votes
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Course: Dessert
Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 5 hours
Servings: 10
Calories: 687kcal
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Ingredients

Oreo Cookie Crust

  • 10.5 oz. Oreo cookies about 2 sleeves or rows of cookies
  • 1/2 C. butter melted

Filling

  • 3/4 C. granulated sugar
  • 1/4 C. cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 5 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 oz. Baker's unsweetened chocolate squares
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 2 Tsp vanilla extract

Topping

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 2 Tbs. powdered sugar
  • chocolate sprinkles or chocolate curls optional

Instructions

  • This recipe yields one 9-inch pie. It can easily be doubled to make two pies.
  • Place Oreo cookies into a food processor and pulse until ground.
  • Add 1/2 C. melted butter and continue blending until butter is thoroughly mixed in.
  • Press cookie crumbles into a 9-inch pie plate and spread evenly across the bottom and up the sides.
  • Bake crust in a 350 degree oven for 10-15 minutes until slightly bubbly and beginning to crisp (right about when you can smell it cooking).
  • For the filling:
  • Stir together sugar, salt, and cornstarch in a medium size heavy pan.
  • Whisk egg yolks into milk.
  • Add milk mixture to sugar mixture and heat over medium – medium/high heat.
  • Whisk CONSTANTLY until mixture cooks and comes to a low boil (about 10-12 minutes)
  • Turn heat down and continue whisking and cooking until mixture thickens. (about 2 minutes more).
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add in butter, vanilla, chocolate chips, and unsweetened chocolate (chopped into pieces).
  • Stir until melted and smooth.
  • Transfer filling into the pie plate over the baked crust.
  • Cover with plastic wrap pressed onto the filling.Cool in the refrigerator for 4-6 hours or until cool.
  • Just before serving, whip heavy whipping cream (add powdered sugar during last 30 seconds of whipping).
  • Transfer whipping cream into piping bag fitted with coupler and large decorating tip 1M.
  • Top large pie with swirls or a border of whipped cream. You can also simple mound the whipped cream on top of the pie and spread over the top.
  • Add chocolate sprinkles or use a peeler to make chocolate curls from a chocolate bar if desired and serve!
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Nutrition

Calories: 687kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Cholesterol: 183mg | Sodium: 346mg | Potassium: 332mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 1296IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 147mg | Iron: 5mg

Filed Under: Desserts, Food and Recipes Tagged With: chocolate, Oreos, pie

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Comments

  1. Serena says

    May 21, 2020 at 12:18 pm

    Could you double it and make it in a 9×13 pan?

    Reply
    • girlinspired says

      May 21, 2020 at 12:42 pm

      Absolutely! You can double it and make two pies or spread it out into a casserole dish like you’re thinking. So easy!

      Reply
  2. Janice Hussey says

    March 24, 2021 at 12:46 pm

    5 stars
    This was my third chocolate cream pie recipe in a row. We were taste testing! Hands down. The best. I did NOT need to know how easy it the cookie crust pie was to make, and how INCREDIBLE it smells!! Oh my. Great recipe!!

    Reply
    • girlinspired says

      April 17, 2021 at 1:16 am

      Thank you SO much. I think it’s the best, but it’s always wonderful to have someone else think so, too. 😘😘😘

      Reply
  3. Elisa says

    August 28, 2021 at 7:18 am

    5 stars
    Instant hit with the family and not difficult or time consuming at all to make.

    Reply
  4. Juliet Farmer says

    November 22, 2021 at 8:50 am

    This looks fabulous… and easily converted to gluten-free!

    Does it keep well if I make it the day before serving???

    Reply
    • girlinspired says

      November 26, 2021 at 1:30 am

      Yes! The only thing that doesn’t keep well is the whipped cream. You can make ahead and even freeze the pie. Top with the whipped cream just before serving.

      Reply

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