Best Chocolate Cream Pie Recipe (with Oreo Crust) (2024)

Calling all chocolate lovers! This classic diner pie with its silky chocolate pudding filling in a homemade Oreo crust is exactly what every chocolate lover, like me, dreams of.This rich and decadent, homemade chocolate cream pie with Oreo crust is the perfect dessert for Thanksgiving!Perfect make ahead dessert for the holidays!

Every Thanksgiving my mother requests a chocolate cream pie. She’s not a fan of blueberry pie, or pecan pie, or pumpkin pie. She wants a chocolate pie. And who am I to argue with my mother?! It’s her favorite dessert so I knew I had to deliver.

And like any true chocoholic she asked for an Oreo cookie crust too. Because why not go all in on the chocolate? So I created this pie recipe for my mom. You’re welcome mom. Love you.

Now I’ve tried many different chocolate pie recipes, like my no bake chocolate pudding pie (can’t go wrong there!)

But this chocolate cream pie recipe is a holiday family favorite. It’s the perfect combination of rich, creamy chocolate filling and flaky crust. And the fresh whipped cream is the icing on the cake (or pie shell, in this case).

The smooth chocolate filling is so rich and creamy. You will make the creamy chocolate pudding on the stovetop with cocoa powder and dark chocolate. The pudding layer will get spread into a crunchy Oreo crust. And right before serving whip up some whipped cream to spread on top.

Since then, I’ve made this chocolate cream pie many times. It’s my go-to dessert for any occasion. This chocolate cream pie is perfect birthday parties, potlucks, and of course Thanksgiving dinner.

One of the things I love most about this recipe is that it’s so versatile. You can customize it to your liking. For example, you can add different flavors to the filling, such as vanilla extract, coffee extract, or peppermint extract. You can also top the pie with different things, such as chocolate shavings, nuts, or fruit.

The hardest part about this pie is maybe trying not to eat the whole pie in one sitting.

See Also:

• Learn how to easily blind bake a crust to use in all your custard pies for the holidays!
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The Perfect Chocolate Pie

• Oreo Pie Crust– If you love Oreo cookies, then you will love this pie recipe that has an oreo cookie crust.
• So Much Chocolate– This chocolate pie recipe has a homemade chocolate pie filling and a chocolate crust.
• Easy to Make– This is a delicious pie that is so easy to make. If you want to save time (and dishes), you can use a pre-made pie crust.

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Ingredients Needed for Chocolate Cream Pie

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For the Oreo cookie crust:

• 24 chocolate sandwich cookies –I used Oreo cookies but chocolate wafers also work. There’s no need to remove the filling.
• 5 tablespoons (71 g) unsalted butter –Can also use salted butter.

For the chocolate pie filling:

• 6 large egg yolks, beaten-Separate the egg yolks from the whites carefully. Any egg white that gets into the yolks will prevent them from thickening the filling properly. If you need some tips on separating eggs, read my post-How to Separate Eggs
• ½ cup (100 g) granulated white sugar
• 4 tablespoons cornstarch
• ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 ½ cups (600 mL) whole milk-Use whole milk for the richest and creamiest filling.
• 2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 6 ounces bittersweet or semi sweet chocolate, chocolate –Use bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate for the best flavor. Bittersweet chocolate has a higher cocoa content and a more intense chocolate flavor, while semi-sweet chocolate is slightly sweeter.

For the whipped cream:

• 1 1/2 cups (360 mL) heavy cream
• 3 tablespoons confectioners sugar- Also called Powdered Sugar. You can make your own powdered sugar if you run out!
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

How to Make Chocolate Cream Pie

Prep the Oven:

Position the oven rack in the center and preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).

Prepare the Cookie Crust:

Create the Cookie Crumbs.

Place 24 chocolate sandwich cookies in a food processor and pulse until they become fine cookie crumbs.

Mix with Melted Butter.

Add the melted unsalted butter to the oreo cookie crumbs and pulse to combine.

Firmly press this mixture into a 9” pie dish, ensuring it covers the bottom and sides thoroughly. Using the bottom of a measuring cup and your hands for extra pressure helps. Don’t press down too much or your crust will come out too hard.

Bake the Crust:

Bake the cookie crust for 8-10 minutes, then set it aside to cool.

Prepare the Chocolate Pudding Filling:

Whisk Egg Yolks, Sugar, Cornstarch, and Salt.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the beaten egg yolks, granulated white sugar, cornstarch, and fine sea salt until the mixture turns a pale yellow and increases in volume. You can use a whisk or an electric mixer (like your hand mixer or stand mixer).

Heat Milk and Cocoa.

In a large saucepan, whisk together the whole milk and unsweetened cocoa powder until the mixture is smooth. Heat it over medium-high heat until it comes to a boil.

Temper the Egg Yolk Mixture.

Pour half of the heated milk mixture over the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly. To keep the bowl stable, you can place a kitchen towel underneath it.

Heat the Milk/Egg Mixture.

Pour the tempered egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining heated milk/cocoa mixture. Cook over low heat, continuously whisking until the mixture thickens and begins to bubble rapidly.

Strain the Mixture.

Set a mesh strainer over a large mixing bowl and pour the hot chocolate pastry cream mixture through the fine-mesh sieve. This will help ensure you get a smooth chocolate filling.

Add Butter, Vanilla, and Chocolate.

Whisk in the unsalted butter, vanilla extract, and chopped bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate until they melt and blend thoroughly.

Assemble and Chill:

Allow the chocolatepastry cream mixture to cool slightly, then spread it into the prepared pie plate with an offset spatula. Cover the pudding filling with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming. Chill in the refrigerator for about 6 hours or overnight to allow the filling to set.

Make the Whipped Cream:

When ready to serve, prepare the whipped cream. Use an electric mixer with a whisk attachment to beat the heavy whipping cream, confectioners’ sugar, and vanilla on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, typically around 5 minutes. Spread or pipe the whipped cream onto the chilled chocolate cream pie, slice, and serve.

Recipe Variations

• Add Espresso.For a richer chocolate flavor, add a tablespoon of espresso powder to the filling.
• Top with marshmallows.Top the chocolate cream pie with a layer of toasted marshmallows before serving.
• Top with chocolate curls.For a fun twist try topping the pie with chocolate curls! You can use a vegetable peeler and shave dark chocolate or semisweet chocolate over the top of the pie.
• Make a graham cracker crust.Instead of an oreo crust, make a graham cracker crust instead.
• Make butter crust.You can make a butter pie crust. You will want to par bake the crust first before filling.
• Use a pre-made oreo crust.Save some time and buy an oreo cookie crust at the grocery store to fill with the chocolate cream filling.
• Top with cool whip. You can skip making the whipped cream and top with whipped topping instead for a few time saving minutes.
• Add peanut butter. Try adding 1/4 cup peanut butter to the chocolate filling. Or make a peanut butter whipped cream by folding in 1/4 cup smooth peanut butter.

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