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Chocolate Cream Pie

This Chocolate Cream Pie features a buttery cookie crust filled with a silky-smooth, homemade chocolate custard, topped with fluffy whipped cream. Perfectly decadent, this pie is ideal for holidays, birthdays, or whenever you’re craving an indulgent dessert.
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Prep Time:25 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Total Time:35 minutes

Equipment

  • 9-inch pie dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Medium saucepan
  • Electric mixer or hand whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • Plastic wrap

Ingredients

  • For the Crust
  • 1 ½ cups 150g chocolate cookie crumbs (like Oreo, without filling)
  • 6 tbsp 85g unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • For the Chocolate Filling
  • 2 ¾ cups 660ml whole milk
  • ½ cup 120ml heavy cream
  • ¾ cup 150g granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup 30g cornstarch
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 6 large egg yolks
  • 6 oz 170g bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped
  • 2 tbsp 28g unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • For the Whipped Cream Topping
  • 1 cup 240ml heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Make the Crust
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a bowl, combine chocolate cookie crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until the texture resembles wet sand.
  • Press firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish.
  • Bake for 8–10 minutes, then set aside to cool completely.
  • Make the Chocolate Filling
  • In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks with milk and cream until smooth.
  • Gradually whisk the wet mixture into the dry mixture in the saucepan.
  • Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly until thick and bubbly (about 6–8 minutes).
  • Remove from heat and stir in chopped chocolate, butter, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Pour filling into the cooled crust and smooth the top.
  • Cover with plastic wrap (touching the surface to prevent a skin) and refrigerate at least 4 hours or until set.
  • Make the Whipped Cream Topping
  • In a chilled mixing bowl, beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
  • Spread or pipe over chilled chocolate filling.
  • Serve
  • Optionally, garnish with chocolate shavings or cocoa powder before serving.
Servings: 8 servings