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Chocolate Cream Pie

This Homemade Chocolate Cream Pie is rich, creamy, and packed with deep chocolate flavor. Made with a buttery graham cracker crust (or traditional pie crust), silky Chocolate Pie Filling, and topped with fluffy whipped cream, it’s the perfect Sweet Pie for any occasion. Whether you’re making it for a holiday, birthday, or just a treat-yourself moment, this Classic Old-Fashioned Cream Pie will not disappoint!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers or use a pre-made crust
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tbsp butter melted
For the chocolate filling
  • 2 ½ cups whole milk
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ⅔ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 6 oz bittersweet chocolate chopped (or high-quality chocolate chips)
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the whipped cream topping
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder optional, for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Crust
  1. Mix crushed graham crackers, sugar, and melted butter until combined.
  2. Press firmly into a 9-inch pie dish.
  3. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes and let it cool completely.
Make the Chocolate Filling
  1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together milk, heavy cream, sugar, cornstarch, and salt over medium heat.
  2. In a separate bowl, lightly beat the egg yolks. Slowly whisk in ½ cup of the warm milk mixture to temper the eggs.
  3. Pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan, stirring constantly until thickened (about 5 minutes).
  4. Remove from heat, then stir in chopped chocolate, butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Assemble and Chill
  1. Pour the warm filling into the cooled crust.
  2. Smooth the top, cover with plastic wrap (directly touching the surface), and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Make the Whipped Cream
  1. Beat heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
Finish and Serve
  1. Spread or pipe the whipped cream over the chilled pie.
  2. Garnish with chocolate shavings or a dusting of cocoa powder.
  3. Slice and enjoy!

Notes

  • Refrigerate: Store covered in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
  • Do not freeze: The texture of the chocolate custard will change.