Chocolate Cream Pie with Vanilla Whipped Cream.
I’m SO on the chocolate bandwagon right now.
And I needed an excuse to buy these really adorable pink heart paper cups from Target, because it’s Target and where all of my money goes to die, and I couldn’t think of anything better to go with a big fat homemade mocha than chocolate cream pie!
And a new pastel spring scarf. And boots that were on sale. And four new nail polishes, one being super glittery of course. And a random mug and small blue striped bowl that looked cool but will never be used.
Target thought that all of those things would go great with a chocolate cream pie. Target you lie.
Wait. Look at this!
It’s like a graham crust and butter RIVER.
Ooooh but. It’s graham crackers AND oreo cookies – smashed up. Uh. Hello heaven. I am not joking when I say I could probably eat this crust from the bowl with a spoon just like that. Wild child.
I’m practically eating, breathing and sleeping chocolate right now. Been craving it like mad. I’ve resorted to whatever I can find in the house that is full of chocolate and a large tub of peanut butter with a big spoon. Desperate times.
So.
Never in my life have I made a legit chocolate cream pie. Rarely do I ever make pies because, hello, I have zero patience and what requires more patience than a pie? Not much. Maybe croissants.
But you know this and I won’t bore you, other to say that this pie is easy. This pie is slightly time consuming but it’s time spent sitting around while waiting for it to chill. This pie requires no dough!
The reality?
This pie makes my life. The crust is super thick and wonderful and crunchy. The chocolate layer is super creamy and delicious. I used mostly milk and dark chocolate because my palate is basic even though real food professionals would cringe and use bitter or unsweetened. Um no.
P.S. my chocolate layer loves you.
The whipped cream, which is stupidly easy, might be my favorite part? It is just so light and fluffy – as whipped cream is – but I beat in some vanilla beans and just the sliiiiightest bit of sugar. It’s barely sweet at all, so it really cuts the richness of the other layers.
If there was ever a pie to be pied in the face with, this is it. It’s SO super fluffy.
On a completely random side note: my parents got me a 4.25 quart le creuset pot for Christmas, and it is the perfect size for EVERYTHING. Okay, well by “everything” I mean for about 4 to 6 servings of things or slightly smaller batches of soup. But last week before I made a pot roast for the millionth time, I made this pudding in that pot. BEST IDEA EVER.
And yes that meant that I had a gigantic pot of pudding. Fabulous problem to have.
As a major chocoholic, I feel it is my duty to share other delicious options with you for this upcoming heart holiday. Liiiike these chocolate lovers cupcakes. And this chocolate peanut butter truffle pie. And these buttered popcorn crunch brownies. Or this milk chocolate mousse with coconut whipped cream.
If you really want to get crazy you could make these chocolate chip cookie dough peanut butter cups or this chocolate peanut butter fudge trifle.
And since the way to everyone’s heart is through donuts, please please please fry some real ones – cake with chocolate ganache and sprinkles? Or maybe just these chocolate and potato chip donuts will do. Yep. Probably.
If you’re an anomaly and not so in to chocolate (please tell me HOW?) then these crispy crossiant sundaes are an option (minus the red wine hot fudge?) as are these chocolate chip cookie peanut butter s’mores. Yeah, those will kill you.
This pie might force you into a chocolate obsession though? It won’t be bad.
Chocolate Cream Pie with Vanilla Whipped Cream
Ingredients
crust
- 16 chocolate sandwich cookies, like oreos
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
chocolate pudding
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 large egg yolks
- 3 cups whole milk
- 5 ounces dark chocolate, melted
- 2 ounces milk chocolate, melted
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
vanilla whipped cream
- 2 cups cold heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or 1 vanilla bean, scraped
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 4 ounces milk chocolate, shaved or grated or curled
Instructions
crust
- Preheat the oven the 350 degrees F. Add the cookies to a food processor and blend until the cookies are in crumbs. Add the cookies and graham crumbs to a large bowl, stirring to mix. Stir in the melted butter and mix until combined and the ingredients are all wet. Press the crust into a 9-inch pie dish, so it goes up the sides of the dish. Bake for 10 minutes, then let sit and cool while you make the pudding.
chocolate pudding
- In a saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Add in the egg yolks and whisk until the mixture comes together and is combined. Turn the heat to medium-low and stream in the milk while whisking continuously. Bring the mixture to a bowl, whisking the entire time, then reduce it to a simmer for one minute and continue to whisk. It should thicken. Place a fine mesh strainer over a bowl and pour the filling through the strainer. Whisk in the chocolate, butter and vanilla bean paste until it all comes together and is a thick and delicious chocolate pudding. Cover the surface with a piece of plastic wrap and let cool completely for a few hours.
- Pour the pudding in the pie crust and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 8ish hours. Right before serving, add the whipped cream and chocolate on top.
vanilla whipped cream
- Add the cold heavy cream to the bowl of your electric mixer. Add in the vanilla extract and beans, then with the whisk attachment beat the heavy cream on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add in the sugar and beat for another minute. Top the cream pie with the whipped cream and throw the chocolate shavings on top.
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91 Comments on “Chocolate Cream Pie with Vanilla Whipped Cream.”
This is the dessert I always try to order out at a restaurant if the wife lets me. And then she says, “no, I’m on a diet, I don’t want any” and I tell her I don’t really want to share and ask her to order her own. She won’t. And as soon as mine comes, she gobbles it all down.
Oh yes! I must make this today!!!
A gigantic pot of pudding…yep! That’s a nice problem :-) This pie looks sinful!
Oh my word – deeeeeeliously perfect for V-day!! :)
This pie is decadence encapsulated! It looks so lovely and rich and gooey, I actually want to gobble down the photos. But the real hook for me are those cute little plates – they are just absolutely adorable. Cute overload here… And it’s not even Valentine’s Day yet.
This is unreal!
The yumminess can’t be described.
I would eat WAY too much of this. Dangerous!! But worth it :)
If you need someone to help you solve that giant pot of pudding problem, I’m your girl. We’re about to head into a really cold next couple of days/weekend (as in it’s supposed to be like -25C/-13F today WITHOUT the windchill) so staying warm inside, talking about spring things, and eating chocolate cream pie sounds like a pretty perfect day to me!
If recipes like this is what you create when you’re on the “chocolate bandwagon,” pleeease stay on! I need more recipes like this in my life :)
Haha, love your description of what happens in Target. I walk in there intending to buy 2 things and walk out with 15. I love/hate it. My baby stroller has a huge basket in the bottom, and when I’m brave enough to take a 4 month old to the store, we leave with the basket OVERFLOWING with Target goodies. Anywho. This pie looks GORGEOUS, and I’m loving the ideas of Oreos being in my graham crust. Chocolate for life.
Beautiful! I’m always on the chocolate bandwagon :)
Chocolate cream pie…there’s nothing left to say. Looks amazing and I want to stick my face in it right now. :-)
Gorgeous pie! I love how beautiful it is, but still has a rustic feel! It’s so elegant and pretty though – the chocolate shavings!! Nothing beats classics done right, and this looks incredible! Oreos + graham cracker crumbs – yes, that’s genius. YESSS!
I. Am. Dead. Nom nom nom!
Every year, my MIL makes a chocolate pie for Lee…I think I’ll make this one and, then, mine will be his new favorite ;)
Shut up, that looks so good. uhhh
Me oh my this looks sooooooooooooo tasty!
Nom Nom Nom
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A giant pot of pudding definitely sounds like a nice problem to have! This pie looks absolutely amazing! I’m very tempted to eat chocolate for breakfast now..
I willed myself away from the screen, but I’m back. O.M.G. !!!
This looks like SUCH an amazing pie and those photos….they just capture it so perfectly. It looks like a mile high pile of wonderfulness!!
I;ve seriously had a hot chocolate every morning, for the last 2 months to get my chocolate fix — this looks SO much better!! Mmmm
I think I just died.
Holy cow!
Your photos of the pie are perfect! I would love a big tub of that vanilla whipped cream for dessert alone!
I’ve never even tried chocolate cream pie!! WHY?!?! Ah! Definitely need to get on this!
Chocolate is my weakness. Oh my gosh. This looks so good. SO GOOD. I can feel my fat layers trembling while looking at these photos! Nom.
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Jenny // Mish Mosh Makeup
Sweet jesus, I neeeeed! x
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chocolate cream pie??? now THIS is a valentine’s dessert.
Target, you go in for a toothbrush, and you leave with granola, a Justin Timberlake CD, a new set of sheets, and chap stick. I know the feeling. This chocolate pie looks amazing. I, too, have been wanting chocolate, chocolate, and more chocolate.
I think my boyfriend would marry me on the spot if I made this for him tonight! The pictures are gorgeous as always xoxo
I am not a huge pudding fan but in pie form it is completely different. Loving this pie and all of the chocolate goodness!
Ohmygawd! I’ve been craving French Silk pie all week, now this! Life is over lol.. I need to either whip up this pie (no pun intended) or go and take a spoon to one from whole foods! ugh.. #thestruggle
I already have a chocolate obsession, but I would love to indulge in this to fuel it :)
I NEED those plates – where did you get them? oh, and the pie looks amazing :)
williams sonoma! unfortunately they are sold out now. :(
Love those heart plates!! Just saw your comment that they’re sold out though. :( I would love to make this pie for V-day, but my boyfriend is a weirdo and doesn’t like baked goods.
That is exactly how I am every time I walk into Target! I run in for one thing and come out with a cartful! Love it there!
Kari
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I just made a very similar chocolate pie, but with a traditional crust. I don’t know why I didn’t think about doing a chocolate cookie crust.
I saw this pie and I wanted it so bad that I went to Cocos and got chocolate cream pie. it doesn’t look, or probably taste nearly as good as yours though :( I will have to make it this weekend!
best ever
Ugh, your pictures make me so hungry! I want this pie right now! Pinned :)
Hello! For the crust, did you use 16 whole oreos? Or do you mean 16 cookies, with the middle scraped out? Or did you leave the cream filling in the middle? Thanks! This looks divine.
yes – 16 whole oreos!! the cream filling will sort of “melt” into the crumbs when you crush them!
1) I eat waaaay more chocolate now, after having my son (over 2 years ago), then I ever did pre baby. Darn those hormones.
2) The Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffle Pie was amazing. I made it for Thanksgiving last year and gave thanks for every bite.
3) My money goes to Target to die too, usually in the form of more paper straws I don’t use, oddball little dishes, and waaaay too much nail polish. Glitter for the win.
*whispers* I’m allergic to chocolate… D: D: D:
Yes to chocolate pie! Must make this weekend.
Show us your Target haul!!
Yum! I am OBSESSED with chocolate crusts, but always have to buy my own. I will def be making this asap! xx
pretty sure I could eat this pie everyday for the rest of my life … OMG
I want this to put me in a food coma that I never wake from. Unless it’s to eat more pie!
I can eat chocolate for days on end. And with Valentine’s Day just around the corner, I feel that it’s a legit excuse to devour more chocolate. Your chocolate cream pie with vanilla whipped cream looks absolutely delish! And all those chocolate shavings! This is my kind of dessert. The best for a chocoholic.
OHHH yes. Here’s to chocolate goodness and super cute plates.
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