Chocolate Cream Pie Easy Recipe

This easy chocolate cream pie features a silky, rich chocolate filling topped with fluffy whipped cream, all nestled in a buttery pie crust. It’s the perfect dessert for any chocolate lover!

Ingredients

For the Crust:

• 1 pre-made or homemade pie crust (baked and cooled)

For the Chocolate Filling:

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups whole milk
• 4 large egg yolks
• 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

For the Whipped Cream Topping:

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional Garnish:

• Chocolate shavings or curls

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust
   If using a homemade or store-bought pie crust, bake it according to the instructions and allow it to cool completely.
2. Make the Chocolate Filling
   • In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth.
   • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and starts to bubble.
   • In a separate bowl, lightly whisk the egg yolks. Slowly pour about 1/2 cup of the hot milk mixture into the yolks, whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
   • Pour the tempered yolks back into the saucepan and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring continuously.
   • Remove from heat and stir in the chopped chocolate, butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
3. Assemble the Pie
   • Pour the chocolate filling into the prepared pie crust. Smooth the top with a spatula.
   • Cover the pie with plastic wrap, ensuring it touches the surface of the filling to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until fully set.
4. Prepare the Whipped Cream
   • In a large bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
5. Decorate the Pie
   • Remove the pie from the refrigerator and spread or pipe the whipped cream over the chocolate filling.
   • Garnish with chocolate shavings or curls if desired.

Tips for Success

• Ensure the filling is fully chilled for clean slices.
• Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
• Chill the bowl and beaters before whipping the cream for the fluffiest results.

Storage

Store the pie in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Cover loosely with plastic wrap to keep the whipped cream fresh.

This chocolate cream pie is decadent, creamy, and irresistibly delicious—perfect for any occasion!

chocolate cream pie

This easy chocolate cream pie features a silky, rich chocolate filling topped with fluffy whipped cream, all nestled in a buttery pie crust. It's the perfect dessert for any chocolate lover!

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Ingredients

  

• For the Crust:
• 1 pre-made or homemade pie crust baked and cooled
• For the Chocolate Filling:
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups whole milk
• 4 large egg yolks
• 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chopped
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• For the Whipped Cream Topping:
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

 

• Prepare the Crust
• If using a homemade or store-bought pie crust, bake it according to the instructions and allow it to cool completely.
• Make the Chocolate Filling
• In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth.
• Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and starts to bubble.
• In a separate bowl, lightly whisk the egg yolks. Slowly pour about 1/2 cup of the hot milk mixture into the yolks, whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
• Pour the tempered yolks back into the saucepan and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring continuously.
• Remove from heat and stir in the chopped chocolate, butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
• Assemble the Pie
• Pour the chocolate filling into the prepared pie crust. Smooth the top with a spatula.
• Cover the pie with plastic wrap, ensuring it touches the surface of the filling to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until fully set.
• Prepare the Whipped Cream
• In a large bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
• Decorate the Pie
• Remove the pie from the refrigerator and spread or pipe the whipped cream over the chocolate filling.
• Garnish with chocolate shavings or curls if desired.