Chocolate Cream Pie Recipe

Name: Chocolate Cream Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Crust; cooking spray; 1 3/4 cups chocolate wafer crumbs; 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted; 1 tablespoon sugar; Filling; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup half-and-half; 1 1/4 cups milk; 1 cup sugar; 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Topping; 2 cups heavy cream; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

Crust
cooking spray
1 3/4 cups chocolate wafer crumbs
1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon sugar
Filling
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup half-and-half
1 1/4 cups milk
1 cup sugar
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
2 cups heavy cream
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Crust: Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. With cooking spray, coat a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate. In a medium bowl, mix crust ingredients; reserve 1 tablespoon crumb mixture for garnish. Press remaining crumb mixture onto bottom and sides of prepared pie plate. Bake until crust looks puffed and is set, 10 minutes. Cool on wire rack.
2
Filling: In bowl, whisk cornstarch, cocoa powder, and salt; whisk in half-and-half. In saucepan, heat milk, sugar and chocolate over medium heat, stirring, to melt chocolate. Whisk in half-and-half mixture. Cook, whisking, until filling begins to bubble; cook, whisking, until very thick, 1 minute. Off heat, whisk in butter and vanilla. Spread in prepared crust; cover. Chill thoroughly, 4 hours.
3
Topping: Whip cream, sugar, and vanilla. Spread over filling; sprinkle top with reserved crumb mixture.

1667

kcal

Calories

108

Fat

162

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Crust, cooking spray, 1 3/4 cups chocolate wafer crumbs, 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Cream Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate Cream Pie

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