Easy Chocolate Cream Pie
A dreamy cloud of chocolate filling nestled in a graham cracker crust make this Easy Chocolate Cream Pie an unforgettable dessert! Your first bite of this luscious dessert will make you swoon. Guaranteed. Once it’s gone, your family will be begging you to make it again! It’s just that tasty.
Made from scratch with my Cool Whip substitution, this Chocolate Pie Recipe is suitable for any occasion, from a dinner party to a casual summer gathering. But make it even easier by using a tub of whipped topping!
Why You Must Make This Chocolate Pie Recipe
- We had company over for dinner one weekend last month, and that always calls for a special dessert. Chocolate seems to be universally loved so I filled a graham cracker crust with a no-bake filling of cream cheese, powdered sugar, semi-sweet chocolate, and cream. To say they were swooning is an understatement.
- The combination of the silky, rich chocolate filling and the sweet, buttery graham cracker crust can’t be beat.
- Plus it’s even easier to make if you skip the homemade graham cracker crust and purchase a ready-made crust. And if you’re not opposed to Cool-Whip, it’s a simple substitute for the cream cheese and whipped cream combo in the recipe.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Make a Chocolate Cream Pie?
- If needed, prebake pie shell according to package directions.
- Make the filling and pour into the cooled crust.
- Chill, then garnish as desired.
How to Make Chocolate Cream Pie Filling?
Recipes will vary as some use pudding, some use Cool Whip, and some use real whipping cream. To make this filling, chocolate is melted with cream then cooled so it won’t seize up when it’s mixed into the cool, sweetened cream cheese mixture or storebought whipped topping.
Can Chocolate Cream Pie Be Frozen?
A chocolate cream pie will freeze nicely for 2-3 months as long as it’s wrapped well so that it’s airtight. My rule of thumb is that if you see a similar version in the frozen foods section, it most likely is freezable.
To defrost, place it in the refrigerator overnight or allow 6-8 hours before you want to indulge. Wait to add any garnishes until after you defrost.
How Long Does Chocolate Cream Pie Last in the Refrigerator?
It will stay fresh for 3-4 days covered loosely with plastic wrap.
Tips for Making This Easy Chocolate Cream Pie Recipe:
- PRO-Tip: Chill this chocolate pie for 4 hours or more to allow it to firm up for easier slicing.
- Buy or make chocolate curls to garnish. My method can be found on this post for Triple Chocolate Cheesecake.
- I used The Pampered Chef Easy Accent® Decorator (Amazon affiliate link) to make my whipped cream stars. Makes piping a no-brainer and turns a homey recipe into a masterpiece!
- I try not to ever use Cool Whip as all the artificial ingredients give me a headache. Instead, use the Homemade Cool Whip Recipe which is listed in the recipe. Of course, if you love Cool Whip, it’s a super easy substitute.
- Using a ready-made graham cracker crust from the grocery store is always an option if you’re short on time. But I prefer the taste of a homemade crust.
- If you take that shortcut, drop the pre-made crust into a ceramic pie plate to help camouflage the foil pie plate.
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Chocolate Cream Pie with a Graham Cracker Crust Recipe
A dreamy chocolate filling nestled in a graham cracker crust. Recipe adapted from Chocolate, Chocolate and more via Hugs & Cookies.
Ingredients
- 1 graham cracker crust (homemade version in notes)
- 8 ounces soft cream cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
Cool Whip Substitute:
- 4 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup heavy cream, whipped
Instructions
- To make a Cool Whip substitute, beat cream cheese with sugar and vanilla, then fold in whipped cream.
- If needed, prebake pie shell according to package directions.
- Melt chocolate and cream in the microwave gently and stir until smooth.
- In a mixer, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar. Add chocolate ganache and beat gently until combined.
- On low, beat in the cream cheese mixture (or Cool Whip if preferred).
- Pour filling into crust.
- Chill for 4 hours. Top with whipped cream and chocolate curls and serve!
Notes
To make your own graham cracker crust: with 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 6 tablespoons melted butter. Mix and pat in pie plate. Bake at 350º for 8 minutes and cool before filling)
The Cool Whip replacement will make a tastier pie, but using 8 ounces of Cool Whip is a quick substitution if you're short on time.
*if you use Cool Whip in your pie, you will not need the last 4 ingredients in the recipe since those are for a Cool Whip substitute.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1 sliceAmount Per Serving: Calories: 617Total Fat: 44gSaturated Fat: 25gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 260mgCarbohydrates: 49gFiber: 3gSugar: 33gProtein: 6g
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Two Sweetie Pies
Thanks again to my lovely friend, Danielle, for another magnificent recipe! She is my go-to blogger for decadent treats. I promise you will love whatever you try from her blog!!! We share a recipe from each other’s sites every second Monday of the month.
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36 Comments on “Easy Chocolate Cream Pie”
What a beautiful pie! I love all that extra chocolate on top. 🙂
Such a beautiful pie. Perfect for a summer dessert!
P.S. Thanks for the cool whip substitute idea.
One of my favorite types of pies! Yummy!
How amazing! This is such a decadent dessert, do you offer home delivery? Gorgeous photographs and wonderful explanations, my family will love i thanks Liz 8)
It’s unbelievable so few ingredients and steps created this decedent dessert!
Chocoholic here so this pie looks amazing and love the no-bake filling with the summer coming on (finally). Really like those chocolate curls to!
Such a great pie-one I know I would love! A classic at its best!
Oh Liz, you make the prettiest and the most tempting desserts…and this one is not an exemption…I can only imagine how delicious and decadent this chocolate pie must taste.
Have a great week ahead 🙂
Wow!! such a yummy chocolate cream pie. A beautiful pie and perfect chocolate curls. Love it. Delicious 🙂
Such a dreamy pie! I love the silky chocolate filling and those perfect chocolate curls. I think I need to make this for my dad for Father’s Day!
This looks awesome and your trip pics look absolutely amazing!! Enjoy and keep posting!! xoxo
this looks fantastic!
Chocolate cream is easily my favorite pie and now I’m craving a huge slice. This looks amazing!
You make the simplest pies look so beautiful Liz! Chocolate and graham cracker is a wonderful combination!
More like Chocolate Dream Pie! Your pie looks so luxurious and I can’t say enough about this perfect curls, outstanding! I have a couple of pampered chef tools but by far, my favourite is the squeegee measuring cup (it’s a measuring cup tube with another plastic bit built in to help you push the food out, without leaving a bit in the cup, perfect for butter, PB etc).
Your pie looks beautiful!!! Chocolate pie always reminds me of my Dad – his favourite. I must try this delicious sounding recipe. I also think it’s high time for checking out the Pampered Chef products again. Thanks for the way you share all your resources!
What a lovely pie and your chocolate curls are perfect! This would be a big hit at our house too. Great summer dessert!
No doubt it was a huge hit! Very pretty too:@)
Have I mentioned that you make the BEST desserts? This one is no exception, Liz. Well done!