Craving a rich, decadent dessert that’s quick to make and sure to impress? This Easy Chocolate Cream Pie recipe is the perfect solution.
With its smooth, velvety chocolate filling, topped with fluffy whipped cream, this pie is a dream for chocolate lovers.
This no-fuss recipe will have you enjoying a slice of indulgence in no time. Ideal for family gatherings, potlucks, or just a sweet treat after dinner, this pie combines classic flavors with a simple preparation that’s sure to become a favorite.
INGREDIENTS
Crust:
25 Oreo biscuits, whole with filling in tact (244g / 8.5 oz) (sub plain choc cookies/biscuits)
5tbsp/ 60g butter, melted
Filling:
1/4 cup cornflour / cornstarch
2/3 cup sugar
Pinch of salt
2 cups milk, full-fat
1 cup cream (full fat, or sub with milk)
4 egg yolks, beaten
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1 tsp vanilla extract
150g/ 5 oz dark 70% cocoa or bittersweet chocolate, broken or chopped
75g/ 3 oz milk chocolate (if not buttons, chop or break into pieces)
Topping:
1 1/2 cups thickened / heavy cream for whipping + 2 tbsp sugar + 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Chocolate for shaving
DIRECTIONS
1. Blitz Oreos or place in ziplock bag and bash with rolling pin until fine crumbs. Add butter, blitz, pour into 23cm/9” pie dish. Press into base and sides. Bake 10 min @ 180C/350F (160C fan), press down puffed up crust, then cool.
2. Place cornflour, sugar and salt in medium saucepan. Whisk. Add milk, cream, yolks, whisk to combine. Turn stove onto medium high and heat the mixture, whisking occasionally. Once the liquid starts getting hot, turn down to medium and start whisking constantly, you will notice / feel it thicken.
3. As soon as you see bubbles (you will need to pause to see) whisk for 45 sec, then take off the stove. Whisk in butter, vanilla and chocolate until smooth. (Pesky lumps? Strain custard into crust)
4. Pour into pie crust, cover with round piece of baking/parchment paper, cool on counter then refrigerate 12+ hrs.
5. Whip cream, sugar and vanilla, spread onto pie. Either use a knife or grater to make chocolate shavings and sprinkle over top. Serve! (Keeps great for 2 days, on day 3 base softens slightly).
