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    Home » Dessert » Rich and Creamy Chocolate Cream Pie

    Rich and Creamy Chocolate Cream Pie

    Published: Jun 16, 2020 · Modified: Jan 6, 2022 by Wendie · 70 Comments

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    Chocolate Cream Pie is mind-blowing, a chocolate lover's dream! So easy you won't ever be tempted to get one from the grocery store again.

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    This chocolate cream pie recipe is an old family favorite like my Butterfinger Pie Recipe. Buttery, flaky crust with a lusciously creamy chocolate filling. Topped with a fresh whip cream topping is simply to die for! Perfect for both chocolate lovers and pie lovers!

    Why this recipe works

    This chocolate pie is perfect anytime of the year and for any occasion. We serve it during the holiday season and even for a Fourth of July bbq.

    It's basically a no-bake pie you're only pre-baking the pie crust a bit. No egg yolks are used in the recipe you just need an electric mixer and some chill time.

    Ingredients for this recipe

    Ingredients used in this recipe

    Ingredient Notes

    Cream cheese: Make sure to use full-fat cream cheese

    Pie crust: I used a premade pie crust but you can use your favorite homemade crust.

    How to make this recipe

    Step 1: Prepare your pie crust and bake as directed.

    Step 2: Whip up the softened cream cheese in a large bowl.

    Dry ingredients added into the mixed cream cheese.

    Step 3: Add in your dry ingredients and mix until combined.

    Step 4: Melt your butter and chocolate chips in the microwave.

    Melted chocolate added in the bowl. Then whipped cream added in.

    Step 5: Pour the melted chocolate into the chocolate pie filling.

    Step 6: Fold in the fresh whipped cream or store-bought cool whip. Pour the filling into the cooled pie crust.

    Chocolate pie chilled.

    Recipe Tips

    1. Use pie weights or dried beans when baking your crust. It prevents the crust from forming air pockets and bubbling up.

    2. Make sure your cream cheese is softened so there are no little bits of cream cheese.

    3. I usually make my own whipped cream. But two containers of Cool Whip can also be used.

    4. Let the pie set up for about 4 hours before serving.

    Finished pie.

    Recipe FAQ's

    Can I use a different type of crust?

    I used a store-bought pie crust. If you prefer to make your own homemade pie crust, you certainly can. A graham cracker crust or Oreo cookie crust would also be fantastic

    Can I freeze this pie?

    Yes, I prefer to leave the whipped topping off until ready to serve. Let the pie set up as directed in the refrigerator.
    Then cover with a piece of plastic wrap followed by aluminum foil and freeze for up to three months. Simply thaw in the refrigerator and add the whipped topping and chocolate shavings before serving.

    How to make the whipped cream

    I use a stand mixer to make mine. For the quickest results, I place the metal bowl and whisk attachment into the freezer for 5 minutes to get the nice and chilled before making it. Add the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar and whip on high just until stiff peaks form. Place the finished whipped cream into the refrigerator until the chocolate mixture is chilled.

    How to make chocolate curls

    Chocolate curls give this pie a gorgeous finish. Let a large Hershey chocolate bar come to room temperature. Using a standard vegetable peeler slowly run the peeler down a side of the chocolate bar. Keep doing it until you have enough chocolate shavings.

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    Rich and Creamy Chocolate Cream Pie

    Wendie
    This Rich and Creamy Chocolate Cream Pie is mind blowing! So easy you won’t ever be tempted to get one from the store again.
    4.46 from 364 votes
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 4 hours hrs
    Total Time 4 hours hrs 20 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8
    Calories 655 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    Whipped Cream

    • 3 cups heavy whipping cream
    • 1/3 cup powdered sugar

    Chocolate filling

    • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • 4 ounces semi sweet chocolate chips
    • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
    • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
    • 1 8 oz pkg cream cheese softened
    • 3 cups prepared whipped cream the rest will go on top
    • 1 9 " deep dish pie crust

    Instructions
     

    • Bake pie crust according to package directions. (Poke several holes in the crust with a fork or add dried beans or pie weights to the crust before baking and remove them after the crust has cooled.)
    • For the whipped topping: In a medium bowl using an electric mixer, whip 3 cups heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar on high until stiff peaks form about 5 minutes. chill until ready to use. (This should make 5-6 cups whipped cream)
    • In a large bowl using an electric mixer beat the softened cream cheese, cocoa powder, and powdered sugar until smooth. Set aside.
    • In a small bowl add the chocolate chips and butter, microwave for 30 seconds. Stir and microwave again for 15-second increments until melted.
    • Using the electric mixer mix in the melted chocolate, and 3 cups of the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until combined.
    • Spread chocolate filling into pie crust. Refrigerate for 4 hours. Spread the remaining whipped cream on top.
    • Garnish with chocolate shavings.

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    Notes

    Use pie weights or dried beans when baking your crust, to prevent air bubbles. Or you can poke several holes in the crust with a fork.
    Make sure your cream cheese is softened so there are no little bits of cream cheese.
    If you dont want to make your own whipped cream you can use two containers of store-bought cool whip.
    Let the pie set up for about 4 hours before serving.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 655kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 21gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 56gPolyunsaturated Fat: 64gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 162mgSodium: 164mgFiber: 7gSugar: 23g
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    1. Wendie

      November 23, 2023 at 6:00 am

      Yay Laurie, happy you loved it 🙂

    2. Laurie

      November 23, 2023 at 2:00 am

      5 stars
      I have made this pie several times and it always gets rave reviews! I really can’t imagine using Cool Whip instead of whipping cream. The whipping cream helps to make that delicious, silky texture! This pie will not disappoint!!

    3. Wendie

      November 16, 2023 at 7:57 pm

      Its a pudding chocolate flavor. The cream cheese just helps with the silky texture.

    4. Angela Hendrix

      November 16, 2023 at 5:54 pm

      Just a question before I try this .. with cream cheese in it does it have a tangy more like cheesecake type of flavor or more like the pudding chocolate pie flavor?

    5. Wendie

      June 17, 2023 at 1:55 pm

      Yes if you dont want to make your own whipped cream you can just use 5-6 cups of store-bought cool whip. 3 cups go into the chocolate filling and the rest you spread on top after chilling.

    6. Maggie Deyoung

      June 17, 2023 at 2:55 am

      Is there 6 cups of whipping cream in this recipe? I don’t understand the directions. Thanks

    7. Wendie

      May 13, 2023 at 2:20 am

      Yes line 2 of the directions 🙂

    8. Wendie

      March 11, 2023 at 6:57 pm

      Yay Mavis! So happy you loved it 🙂

    9. Mavis

      March 11, 2023 at 12:49 pm

      This is an excellent pie!
      The directions are very clear, and the pie itself is richer than many other chocolate cream.
      I have made it several times, even with milk chocolate chips, and everyone raves over it.
      Thanks for a great recipe!

    10. Wendie

      January 04, 2023 at 2:23 am

      Yay Shannon so happy you loved it 🙂

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