Simple Chocolate Cream Pie
Indulge in the creamy, chocolatey bliss of this Simple Chocolate Cream Pie—an easy dessert that feels like a decadent treat. Featuring a buttery graham cracker crust baked to golden perfection, a velvety chocolate ganache filling made with semi-sweet chocolate chips and heavy cream, and a cloud-like topping of homemade whipped cream, this pie is as elegant as it is effortless. Perfect for chocoholics and dessert lovers alike, it takes just 20 minutes of prep before chilling to perfection in the refrigerator. Serve this crowd-pleasing classic at holidays, birthdays, or any gathering where a rich yet simple dessert will steal the spotlight.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Graham cracker crumbs
- 0.25 cups Granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
- 1.25 cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups Heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated and can hold their shape when pressed.
Press the mixture evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish to form the crust.
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1 cup of heavy cream. Microwave in 20-30 second intervals, stirring well in between, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
Stir in the vanilla extract and let the chocolate mixture cool slightly, then pour it into the cooled crust. Spread it evenly to fill the pie shell. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until firm.
In a large mixing bowl, whip the remaining 1 cup of heavy cream and powdered sugar using a hand or stand mixer until stiff peaks form.
Spread the whipped cream over the chilled chocolate filling, or pipe it decoratively if desired.
Slice the pie into 8 pieces and serve chilled. Refrigerate any leftovers.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4238 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 303.8 g | 389% | |
| Saturated Fat | 179.7 g | 898% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 666 mg | 222% | |
| Sodium | 1245 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 346.7 g | 126% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.7 g | 67% | |
| Total Sugars | 222.7 g | ||
| Protein | 26.6 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 109 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 11.4 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 297 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
