Description
If you’re craving a rich, silky dessert that feels both classic and effortless, this Easy Chocolate Cream Pie is exactly what you need. With its smooth chocolate custard filling, buttery crust, and fluffy whipped topping, it’s the perfect balance of indulgence and comfort. This easy recipe works beautifully as a quick dessert, a make-ahead treat, or even a centerpiece for special occasions. Whether you’re looking for easy dinner ideas, sweet food ideas, or a crowd-pleasing dessert, this pie delivers every time.
Ingredients
1 pre-baked pie crust
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups whole milk
4 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1/4 cup chocolate shavings
Instructions
1. Prepare the crust by ensuring it is fully baked and completely cooled before adding the filling.
2. Whisk together sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt.
3. Gradually add milk while whisking continuously.
4. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
5. Temper egg yolks with hot mixture.
6. Return mixture to saucepan and cook until glossy and thick.
7. Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla.
8. Pour filling into crust and smooth top.
9. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours.
10. Whip cream with powdered sugar to soft peaks.
11. Top pie with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
Notes
For an extra smooth filling, strain before pouring into crust.
Chill overnight for best results.
Do not overwhip the cream to avoid grainy texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg