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Chocolate Cream Pie Recipe

This Chocolate Cream Pie is a crowd-pleaser! With a crunchy cookie crust and rich chocolate filling, it's a heavenly dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust:
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 24 Oreos or chocolate sandwich cookies
  • 1/16 teaspoon salt for crust
For the Filling:
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt for filling
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream for filling
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter for filling
  • 2 (4-ounce) packets semi-sweet baking bars
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the Whipped Cream Topping:
  • 1 cup heavy cream for topping
  • 4 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract for topping
  • 1 chocolate bar optional for garnishing

Equipment

  • 9-inch pie dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Fine mesh strainer

Method
 

Cooking Steps:
  1. Step 1: Prepare the Crust - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed Oreos with the melted butter and salt. Stir until it resembles wet sand. Press into a 9-inch pie dish. Bake for 10 minutes and cool completely.
  2. Step 2: Make the Chocolate Filling - In a saucepan, whisk together sugar, salt, cornstarch, and milk. Cook over medium heat until thickened. Whisk egg yolks in a separate bowl and temper with hot milk mixture, then return to saucepan. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, then stir in chopped baking bars, butter, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Step 3: Assemble the Pie - Pour the filling into the cooled crust, smoothing the top. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  4. Step 4: Prepare the Whipped Cream Topping - In a mixing bowl, beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form. Spread over the chocolate filling.
  5. Step 5: Serve and Enjoy! - Slice into wedges and serve chilled. Enjoy the delightful combination of flavors!

Notes

  • Cool the filling completely before adding whipped cream to prevent melting.
  • Drizzle chocolate sauce over the whipped cream for an extra treat.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.