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Easy Chocolate Cream Pie

Sally Thompson
This Easy Chocolate Cream Pie is the ultimate creamy chocolate dessert with a silky homemade filling, flaky buttery crust, and fluffy whipped cream topping. Perfect for holidays, dinner parties, family gatherings, or whenever you need an easy dessert recipe that looks impressive without requiring advanced baking skills. The smooth chocolate custard paired with light whipped cream creates a rich yet balanced flavor everyone loves. Whether you are searching for easy pie recipes, chocolate dessert ideas, homemade pie recipes, or classic comfort food desserts, this chocolate cream pie is guaranteed to become a favorite.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 420 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pre-baked 9-inch pie crust
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter optional
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 4 ounces semisweet chocolate finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup chocolate curls
  • 2 tablespoons chocolate shavings
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • 1. Bake the pie crust according to package or recipe instructions until golden brown, then allow it to cool completely.
  • 2. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt until fully combined.
  • 3. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks and milk together until smooth.
  • 4. Slowly pour the milk mixture into the saucepan while whisking continuously to prevent lumps.
  • 5. Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook while whisking constantly until the custard thickens about 8 to 10 minutes.
  • 6. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the chopped semisweet chocolate, butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and glossy.
  • 7. Pour the chocolate filling into the cooled pie crust and spread evenly with a spatula.
  • 8. Cover the surface directly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 to 6 hours or overnight until fully set.
  • 9. In a chilled bowl beat the heavy whipping cream powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft-to-medium peaks form.
  • 10. Spread or pipe the whipped cream over the chilled pie.
  • 11. Garnish with chocolate curls chocolate shavings cocoa powder or chocolate chips if desired.
  • 12. Slice and serve chilled.

Notes

Use high-quality semisweet or dark chocolate for the richest and smoothest flavor.
Chill the pie overnight whenever possible for the best texture and clean slices.
Place plastic wrap directly on the filling while chilling to prevent a skin from forming.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 6gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 220mgFiber: 3gSugar: 27g
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