Hot Chocolate Pie No-Bake (Print Version)
Creamy, no-bake chocolate pie with a cookie crust. Ideal for any chocolate enthusiast.
# Ingredients:
→ Crust
01 -
1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs (about 24 chocolate sandwich cookies, finely crushed)
02 -
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
→ Filling
03 -
2 boxes instant chocolate pudding mix (3.9 oz each)
04 -
2 cups cold milk
05 -
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted and slightly cooled
06 -
1 container Cool Whip (8 oz, thawed)
07 -
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Optional Toppings
08 -
Cool Whip or whipped cream, as desired
09 -
Chocolate shavings, mini marshmallows, or chocolate sauce, as desired
# Steps:
01 -
Combine the chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter in a mixing bowl. Stir until the crumbs are fully coated with butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Chill the crust in the refrigerator while you prepare the filling.
02 -
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix and cold milk until smooth and thickened (about 2 minutes).
03 -
Gently fold in the melted chocolate chips and vanilla extract until fully combined.
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Gently fold in the Cool Whip until the filling is light, creamy, and fully combined.
05 -
Pour the filling into the prepared crust and smooth the top with a spatula. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or until set.
06 -
Before serving, spread or pipe additional Cool Whip or whipped cream over the top of the pie, if desired. Garnish with chocolate shavings, mini marshmallows, or a drizzle of chocolate sauce. Slice and enjoy.