Description
This Chocolate Cream Pie features a rich, homemade chocolate filling nestled in a buttery Oreo crust, topped with fresh whipped cream and chocolate curls. A dreamy dessert for every chocoholic!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Oreo Crust:
- 24 Oreo cookies
- 5 tbsp butter, melted
For the Chocolate Filling:
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/2 cups whole milk
- 6 large egg yolks
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 6 tbsp salted butter, chopped
- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped (use high-quality chocolate like Ghirardelli)
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
For the Whipped Topping:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar (or granulated sugar)
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Prepare the Oreo Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC).
- Crush Oreos in a food processor until fine crumbs form. Stir in melted butter.
- Press mixture evenly into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie dish.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes. Let cool completely. (Can be made 1-2 days ahead.)
Make the Chocolate Filling:
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar and milk over medium heat until it starts to simmer.
- In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks and cornstarch until smooth.
- Temper the eggs: Slowly add a few spoonfuls of the hot milk mixture into the eggs, whisking constantly. Repeat a few times.
- Combine mixtures: Slowly pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan, whisking continuously.
- Continue cooking, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens and starts to gently boil (large bubbles breaking the surface).
- Remove from heat and stir in butter, chocolate, and vanilla until smooth.
Chill the Pie:
- Pour the chocolate filling into the cooled Oreo crust and smooth into an even layer.
- Place a piece of plastic wrap directly on top to prevent a skin from forming.
- Refrigerate for 4-6 hours or overnight until fully set.
Make the Whipped Topping:
- Once the pudding is set, beat heavy cream in a mixing bowl on high speed for 1-2 minutes.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla and continue mixing until soft peaks form (2-3 minutes).
- Spread whipped cream over the pie and garnish with chocolate curls or shavings.
Notes
- Make Ahead: The pie can be prepared up to 2 days ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
- Storage: Keep covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Chocolate Shavings: Use a vegetable peeler to shave a chocolate bar for elegant curls.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 324
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg