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slice of chocolate cream pie with whipped cream on top on a white plate
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Chocolate Cream Pie Recipe

Chocolate Cream Pie is the perfect easy dessert recipe for summer. It's cool, creamy, and has intense chocolate flavor.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time7 minutes
Cool Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 17 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate cream pie recipe, chocolate pudding pie, how to make chocolate pie
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 479kcal
Author: Amanda Finks

Ingredients

  • 1 prepared graham cracker pie crust
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 1/3 cup cornstarch
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups whipped cream or whipped topping

Instructions

  • Add the milk and cornstarch to a large pot. Whisk until the cornstarch is dissolved.
  • Place the pot over medium heat. Add the sugar and chocolate chips to the pot. Cook, stirring often, for 6-8 minutes, until the liquid starts to bubble and becomes thick like pudding. Remove from the heat.
  • Add the butter and vanilla. Stir until smooth.
  • Pour the chocolate into the pie crust.
  • Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, until the filling is completely chilled throughout.
  • Top with the whipped cream.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1/8th of the recipe | Calories: 479kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 144mg | Potassium: 290mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 393IU | Calcium: 140mg | Iron: 2mg