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Chocolate Cream Pie

Easy Chocolate Cream Pie with a Crunchy Oreo Crust

Indulge in this Chocolate Cream Pie featuring a crunchy Oreo crust, perfect for warm days and crowd-pleasing gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Oreo Crust
  • 1 package Oreo Cookies family-sized
  • 5 tablespoons Salted Butter or unsalted with a pinch of salt
For the Chocolate Filling
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch or arrowroot as an alternative
  • 1/2 cup Cocoa Powder preferably Dutch-process
  • 2 cups Half and Half or full-fat milk/heavy cream mix
  • 4 large Egg Yolks
  • 6 ounces Semisweet Chocolate or dark chocolate
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract or imitation vanilla
For the Whipped Topping
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or store-bought whipped topping
  • 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar or granulated sugar
Optional Garnish
  • to taste Crushed Oreos or chocolate shavings

Equipment

  • food processor
  • medium saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Springform pan
  • Hand mixer

Method
 

Prepare the Crust
  1. Blend Oreo cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor. Melt salted butter and mix with Oreo crumbs. Firmly press mixture into the bottom and sides of a springform pan. Chill the crust in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Make the Filling
  1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together granulated sugar, cornstarch, and cocoa powder. In a separate bowl, combine half and half with egg yolks. Gradually whisk the egg mixture into the dry ingredients. Cook over medium heat until thickened, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and incorporate butter, semisweet chocolate, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Assemble the Pie
  1. Pour the chocolate filling into the chilled Oreo crust, spreading evenly. Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 6 hours or overnight.
Prepare Whipped Cream
  1. Combine cold heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl. Beat until stiff peaks form. Optionally, add cornstarch to stabilize your topping.
Finish
  1. Spread whipped cream over the chocolate filling and sprinkle with crushed Oreos or chocolate shavings. Slice and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 6gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 260mgFiber: 2gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 800IUCalcium: 70mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Keep whisking the custard filling continuously while cooking to avoid lumps. Chill the pie properly for enhanced flavor and texture. For longer storage, freeze the pie without whipped cream.

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