Description
This No-Bake Chocolate Pudding Pie is a creamy, easy-to-make dessert featuring a rich chocolate pudding filling in a crisp graham cracker or chocolate cookie crust, topped with fluffy whipped topping. Perfect for quick preparation and chilled to set, it offers a decadent treat without turning on the oven.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust
- 1 pre-made graham cracker or chocolate cookie crust (9-inch)
Pudding Filling
- 1 package (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 8 ounces whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
Garnish (optional)
- Chocolate shavings, mini chocolate chips, or whipped cream
Instructions
- Prepare the Pudding: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix and cold milk for about 2 minutes, until the mixture thickens.
- Add Vanilla: Stir in the vanilla extract if using to enhance the flavor of the pudding.
- Fold in Whipped Topping: Gently fold in half of the whipped topping into the pudding mix until smooth and well combined, creating a creamy filling.
- Fill the Crust: Pour the pudding and whipped topping mixture into the prepared crust and smooth the top evenly with a spatula.
- Top the Pie: Spread the remaining whipped topping over the pudding layer for a fluffy finish.
- Chill: Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours, or until set and fully chilled for the best texture.
- Garnish and Serve: Before serving, optionally garnish the pie with chocolate shavings, mini chocolate chips, or additional whipped cream for extra visual appeal and taste.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use chocolate milk instead of regular milk or add a tablespoon of espresso powder to the pudding mix.
- This pie can be made a day in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator to improve flavor melding.
- Use a chocolate cookie crust for a deeper chocolate taste variation.
- Ensure the whipped topping is fully thawed to fold in smoothly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
