Chocolate Cream Pie

Chocolate Cream Pie Recipe – the BEST homemade chocolate pie EVER! Perfect for holidays and get-togethers. Chocolate chips, butter, vanilla, sugar, corn starch, cocoa powder, egg yolks, heavy cream, milk, pie crust. Top the pie with a quick homemade whipped cream. You can make the filling in advance and refrigerate until ready to assemble and serve the pie. One bite and you will never make another chocolate pie again!

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The BEST Chocolate Pie Recipe

Homemade Chocolate Cream Pie is a heavenly dessert that’s simply irresistible. Picture a velvety, luscious chocolate filling, made with rich semisweet chocolate, butter, and a hint of vanilla, nestled in a perfectly baked and cooled pie crust. The filling is a dreamy concoction of smooth, decadent chocolate that’s both indulgent and deeply satisfying. It’s complemented by a layer of sweet, whipped cream, infused with vanilla and dusted with confectioners’ sugar, creating a light and airy contrast to the rich chocolate flavor. Each bite is a symphony of textures and flavors, with the crispness of the crust giving way to the silky, chocolatey goodness inside. Whether you’re savoring it on a special occasion or as a comforting treat at the end of the day, this pie is a true masterpiece of dessert creation.

How to Make Chocolate Cream Pie

This dessert is very easy to make with only a few simple ingredients. Start with making the filling. You are basically making a thick chocolate pudding from scratch. Place unsalted butter, chocolate chips, and vanilla extract in a large bowl.  In a large saucepan, stir together sugar, cornstarch, cocoa powder, and salt. Add egg yolks, heavy cream, and milk whisk until smooth. Place the saucepan on the stove and bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Make sure to whisk the mixture constantly until you feel the pudding thicken.

As soon as the mixture thickens remove it from the heat and pour it over the chocolate chips and butter. Whisk until the filling is smooth. Let the mixture cool slightly and place a piece of plastic wrap directly on top of the chocolate filling. This will keep the filling from developing a skin on top as it cools. Chill the filling in the fridge for several hours or overnight. 

Bake a frozen pie crust according to the package directions. Cool the crust on a wire rack. Add the chilled chocolate pie filling to the cooled pie crust. Top the pie with fresh whipped cream or cool whip. Garnish with chocolate shavings or a sprinkle of cocoa powder.

Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions

• You can use any flavor of chocolate chips. Semi-sweet chocolate chips, bittersweet chocolate chips, or milk chocolate chips all work fine
• I use a frozen pie crust for this recipe.
  • You can substitute a graham cracker cookie crust. 
  • A chocolate oreo crust would be also delicious.
• Can Chocolate Pie be Made in Advance? You can make the chocolate filling in advance and keep it refrigerated until you are ready to serve the pie. You can make the filling a day or two in advance. I don’t suggest assembling the pie until the day you are going to serve it. 
• How long will Chocolate Cream Pie last? The pie will keep 2 to 4 days covered in the fridge.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

What to Serve with Chocolate Pie

When serving this pie, it’s best to keep the accompaniments simple to let the pie’s rich and creamy flavors shine. A piping hot cup of freshly brewed coffee or a scoop of premium vanilla ice cream on the side can provide a delightful contrast to the pie’s indulgent sweetness. If you’re feeling adventurous, consider a drizzle of warm chocolate sauce or a sprinkle of chopped nuts, like toasted almonds or pecans, for a textural and flavor dimension. Alternatively, a few fresh berries, such as raspberries or strawberries, can offer a refreshing, fruity element to balance the richness of the pie. No matter how you serve this, it is sure to be a hit! I make this recipe for all of our get-togethers and holidays. It always receives rave reviews!

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Chocolate Cream Pie

Author: Plain Chicken

Yield: 6 people

Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Chocolate Cream Pie – the BEST homemade chocolate pie EVER! Perfect for holidays and get-togethers. Chocolate chips, butter, vanilla, sugar, corn starch, cocoa powder, egg yolks, heavy cream, milk, pie crust. You can make the filling in advance and refrigerate until ready to assemble and serve the pie. One bite and you will never make another chocolate pie again!

Equipment:

• Hand Mixer

Ingredients:

• 1 (9-inch) deep-dish pie crust, baked and cooled
• 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
• 1⅓ cups semisweet chocolate chopped
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ⅔ cup granulated sugar
• 3 Tbsp cornstarch
• 2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 3 large egg yolks
• 1 cup heavy cream, divided
• 2 cups milk

Topping

• 1 cup heavy cream
• ¼ cup confectioners’ sugar
• ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

• Place the chopped chocolate, butter, and vanilla extract in a 2-quart mixing bowl; set aside.
• In a medium saucepan away from heat, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, cocoa, and salt. Whisk in ¼ cup of cold heavy cream until the mixture is smooth, with no lumps. Repeat with another ¼ cup of the cream. Whisk in the egg yolks.
• Place the saucepan over medium heat, and gradually whisk in the remaining cream and milk. Bring to a boil, whisking constantly as the mixture thickens. Once the mixture starts to thicken, boil for 1 more minute.
• Remove the pan from the heat and pour the mixture over the reserved chocolate and butter. Whisk until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth.
• Place plastic wrap or buttered parchment paper on the surface to prevent a skin from forming, and chill thoroughly.

Topping

• Place the heavy cream in a chilled mixing bowl. Whip until the whisk begins to leave tracks in the bowl. Add the sugar and vanilla and whip until the cream holds a medium peak.

Assembly

• Transfer the cooled filling to the cooled, baked pie crust. Level the top with the back of a spoon or an offset spatula. Spoon or pipe the whipped cream on top. Chill the pie until ready to serve.

Notes:

Can make the filling ahead of time and keep refrigerated until ready to assemble and serve the pie.

Store leftover pie in the refrigerator.

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