Chocolate Cream Pie is my new favorite! It’s so rich and creamy, silky smooth with delicious chocolate flavor, and a big pile of whipped cream on top!
To start, you’ll need a fully cooked pie crust. For step-by-step instructions on how to blind bake a pie crust, check out these instructions or this video. This can be done a day ahead. Cool completely and wrap in plastic overnight.
For the filling, it’s just one pot on the stove. The hardest part is separating egg whites from egg yolks, so if you can do that, you can make this pie! To avoid making a mess, I like to stand over the sink when I separate yolks and just let the whites drip down the drain (unless saving for another use).
To activate the cornstarch, the filling needs to come to a boil, but not for long. As soon as it boils, reduce it to a very low simmer and whisk constantly for about 1-2 minutes. Whisking will help prevent the filling from cooking in a layer on the bottom of the pot. The filling may have a few lumps or imperfections in it. This doesn’t bother me, but if you want a perfectly smooth filling you can run it through a blender or use an immersion blender to smooth it out.
As soon as the filling is done, pour it into your crust and cover the surface with a buttered piece of parchment. The parchment will prevent a “pudding skin” from forming on top. After cooling completely and just before serving, remove the parchment and add your whipped cream!
Looking for some other pie recipes? Check out our Bourbon Pecan, Classic Pumpkin, Dutch Apple, Key Lime, Peach & Blueberry, or No-Bake Dulce de Leche, or Grandma’s Apple Pie. So many to choose from! Hope you enjoy!
8 Responses
Absolutely superb chocolate pie, Marie!! You’re so detailed in your explanations which is why I have the confidence to make your recipes.
You’re the best!
Hi Maureen! Thanks so much for your note! I’m glad to hear you enjoyed the pie! Also glad that you appreciate my detailed explanations 🙂 I like to provide any details that can help people avoid mistakes (usually mistakes that I’ve already made lol!). Thanks again for your sweet note — made my day! Big hugs, Marie
Loved it and was so easy to make my very first home made pie crust
Hi Joe! Great to hear! Wow, first pie crust turning out well is a huge achievement! Nice job! I have some more pudding pies coming up — stay tuned for those, plus lots of recipes that aren’t pies 😉 Stay tuned, Marie
Hi Marie fellow Texan here I live in Dallas. You inspired me to make this chocolate pie for Christmas and know it will be delicious. Thank you for your instruction it is wonderful so many chefs don’t do that. I enjoy your videos.
You never wrote when to add the vanilla to the pudding and I just made the filling and realized my vanilla was never touched. 😕 Hope it doesn’t matter too much.
Can you double this recipe?
But I only have heavy cream.Can I use that in place the two cups of milk in the one cup a half and half