Description
Indulge in the creamy decadence of a No Bake Chocolate Pudding Pie. Made with a velvety chocolate pudding filling and a crunchy cookie crust, this easy, no-oven dessert is perfect for any occasion. Customize it to suit dietary needs and enjoy a rich, crowd-pleasing treat.
Ingredients
For the crust:
2 cups chocolate sandwich cookies (crushed into crumbs)
6 tablespoons melted butter
For the filling:
2 ½ cups almond milk (or regular milk)
½ cup granulated sugar
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ cup cornstarch
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup dairy-free or regular chocolate chips (optional)
Optional toppings:
Whipped cream (regular or non-dairy)
Shaved chocolate or chocolate curls
Instructions
- Prepare the crust:
- Combine the crushed chocolate cookies and melted butter in a mixing bowl.
- Press the mixture into a 9-inch pie pan, covering the bottom and sides evenly. Use a flat-bottomed glass or spoon to pack it firmly.
- Refrigerate for 20 minutes while you make the filling.
- Make the pudding filling:
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt.
- Gradually add almond milk, stirring constantly to dissolve dry ingredients.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring continuously until thickened and bubbly (8–10 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. If using chocolate chips, stir them in until melted.
- Assemble the pie:
- Pour the warm pudding mixture into the chilled crust. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Cover with plastic wrap, pressing it against the pudding to prevent skin from forming.
- Chill:
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until fully set.
- Serve:
- Top with whipped cream and garnish with shaved chocolate or curls if desired. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
To prevent lumps in the pudding, whisk the dry ingredients thoroughly before adding milk.
For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free chocolate cookies.
This pie can be made 1–2 days ahead and stored in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 slices
- Calories: 285 kcal
