Description
This decadent Chocolate Pudding Pie combines a crunchy Oreo cookie crust with rich, creamy instant chocolate pudding and a light whipped topping. Perfect for a quick no-bake dessert, it offers an indulgent treat that’s easy to prepare and sure to satisfy chocolate lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 24 Oreo cookies (crushed)
- 5 Tablespoons melted butter
Filling
- 2 (3.9-ounce) instant chocolate pudding mixes
- 2 ¾ cups cold whole milk
Topping
- 8 ounces whipped cream (thawed, such as Cool Whip)
- Optional: chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Combine the crushed Oreo cookies and melted butter in a medium bowl. Stir together until the mixture resembles wet sand, ensuring the crumbs are evenly coated.
- Form the crust: Press the Oreo mixture evenly along the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan to create the crust. Set aside to maintain shape.
- Mix pudding: In a separate mixing bowl, whisk the instant chocolate pudding mixes with 2 ¾ cups of cold whole milk. Whisk continuously for about 2 minutes until the pudding is smooth and has thickened.
- Assemble pudding layer: Pour the creamy pudding mixture evenly into the prepared Oreo crust. Smooth the top gently with a spatula for an even surface.
- Add whipped topping: Spread the thawed whipped cream over the pudding layer evenly to cover the surface.
- Garnish: Sprinkle optional chocolate shavings over the whipped cream topping to add decorative flair and extra chocolate flavor.
- Chill the pie: Place the pie in the refrigerator and chill for at least 3 hours. This cooling time allows the layers to set firmly and enhances flavor melding.
- Serve: Once fully chilled and set, slice the pie into 8 servings and enjoy this creamy, crunchy chocolate delight!
Notes
- Use whole milk for best pudding consistency, but 2% milk can be substituted.
- For a dairy-free version, consider using a dairy-free whipped topping and pudding mixes.
- The pie should be kept refrigerated and consumed within 2-3 days for optimal freshness.
- Chocolate shavings can be made by scraping a bar of chocolate with a vegetable peeler or can be omitted if preferred.
