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No Bake Chocolate Pudding Pie Recipe

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  • Author: Beverly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 slices
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This No Bake Chocolate Pudding Pie is a deliciously creamy and easy-to-make dessert featuring a smooth chocolate pudding filling nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust, topped with fluffy whipped cream and optional chocolate shavings for garnish. Perfect for effortless entertaining or a sweet treat with minimal preparation, this pie requires no baking and is ready to serve after chilling.

Ingredients

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Crust

  • 1 (9-inch) pre-made graham cracker crust

Filling

  • 1 (3.9-ounce) box instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 1 1/2 cups cold milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 (8-ounce) tub whipped topping, thawed (or homemade whipped cream)

Garnish (optional)

  • Chocolate shavings or curls

Instructions

  1. Prepare the pudding: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix and cold milk until the mixture is smooth and thickened, which should take about 2 minutes. This forms the base of your filling.
  2. Whip the cream: In a separate bowl, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until stiff peaks form. This creates a light and sweet whipped cream component.
  3. Combine pudding and whipped cream: Gently fold half of the whipped cream into the chocolate pudding mixture, carefully mixing until the texture is smooth and everything is fully combined without deflating the whipped cream.
  4. Assemble the pie: Spoon the chocolate filling evenly into the graham cracker crust, smoothing out the top evenly with a spatula.
  5. Add the topping: Spread the remaining whipped cream (or thawed whipped topping) over the chocolate filling to create a creamy top layer.
  6. Garnish and chill: Sprinkle chocolate shavings or curls on top if desired for an elegant finishing touch. Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours, or until fully set.
  7. Serve: Slice the pie and serve chilled for the best texture and flavor.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, substitute the instant chocolate pudding mix with chocolate fudge pudding or stir in a tablespoon of cocoa powder to intensify the chocolate taste.
  • Swap out the graham cracker crust for an Oreo crust to achieve a more chocolate-forward base that complements the filling.
  • Ensure the milk used is cold to help the pudding thicken properly and quickly.
  • This pie works wonderfully as a make-ahead dessert and keeps well refrigerated for up to 2 days.

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