No Bake Chocolate Pie
A delicious and easy dessert that's rich in chocolate flavor and perfect for any occasion, requiring no baking at all.
Ingredients
Crust Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter (melted)
- 2 cups Oreo cookie crumbs (about 24 cookies)
Filling Ingredients
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate (chopped) Use quality chocolate for better flavor.
- ⅔ cup heavy whipping cream To be heated.
- ¾ teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder Enhances the chocolate flavor.
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream (whipped to stiff peaks) Ensure cream is cold for best results.
Topping Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- Chocolate shavings (optional) For garnish.
Instructions
Crust Preparation
- Mix the melted butter and Oreo cookie crumbs in a bowl until combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and sides of a pie pan to form the crust. Set aside.
Filling Preparation
- In a saucepan, heat ⅔ cup heavy whipping cream over medium heat until just simmering.
- Remove from heat and add the chopped chocolate, vanilla, and espresso powder. Stir until melted and smooth.
- Allow this mixture to cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, whip 1 ½ cups of heavy whipping cream with 2 tablespoons of sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until fully combined.
- Pour the filling into the prepared crust and smooth the top. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set.
Topping Preparation
- Beat 1 cup of heavy whipping cream with 1 tablespoon of sugar and ½ teaspoon of vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Spread this whipped cream over the chilled chocolate filling.
- Add chocolate shavings on top, if desired.
Notes
Store any leftover pie in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. For a sweeter pie, add more sugar to the chocolate filling. For a mint chocolate variation, add peppermint extract to the filling.