No-Bake Chocolate Cream Pie (video)
A creamy, silky-smooth chocolate mousse on top of a dark chocolate Oreo cookie crust makes this pie absolute chocolate heaven.
Nothing beats a cold creamy dessert during the hot summer weather. Especially a no-bake one because who wants to turn on the oven and heat up the house unless you have to. That’s why this no-bake chocolate cream pie is perfect for this time of year (or anytime of year if you’re a chocolate fan).
This recipe starts with some dark chocolate Oreo cookie crumbs mixed with a little butter to hold everything together. Then you beat one package of cream cheese with some sugar, whipped cream, melted chocolate, and there you have it! The BEST chocolate cream pie of your life.
The taste is ultra chocolaty and creamy with a little tang. The texture is airy and velvety-smooth. It’s simple to prepare, yet luxurious to enjoy.
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No-Bake Chocolate Cream Pie
Ingredients
- 2 cups Oreo cookie crumbs
- 6 Tbsp melted butter
- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 & 1/2 cups whipping cream, divided
- 8 oz (1 pkg) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, melt the chocolate with a 1/2 cup of whipping cream over low heat, stirring constantly until completely melted. Set aside to cool.8 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Mix the Oreo cookie crumbs with the melted butter and press onto a 9″ pie plate. Chill in freezer.2 cups Oreo cookie crumbs, 6 Tbsp melted butter
- Whip the 1 cup of cream until stiff peaks. Set aside.1 & 1/2 cups whipping cream
- Using the same beater, beat the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla. Mix in the whipped cream.8 oz (1 pkg) cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Then add in the melted chocolate. Beat again until smooth. Spread evenly over crust.
- Let the pie set in the fridge overnight.
I always make this pie, it’s so delicious. I’ve left a comment before, I wanted to make this for Easter,I can’t find Oreo baking crumbs anymore. Would you be able to tell me how to make the crust . I love the chocolate crumbs . Thank you Lily.
Hey Lily, thank you for your kind words. Wow, I can’t believe it’s been discontinued. First the chocolate wafers now this. Some grocery stores like No Frills or Sobeys have their own no name brand of chocolate cookie crumbs. Other than that, you’d have have to buy regular Oreos, scrape the cream filling, and crush the cookies yourself.
Thanks Lily! This has been my go-to recipe for a chocolate summer dessert for the past few years on days when just the thought of turning on the oven makes me break out in hives. I prefer to use dark chocolate chips rather than semi-sweet and generally use a prepared chocolate cookie crust rather than make my own since I’m lazy. I also stabilize the whipped cream used for the topping by adding a 1/2 tsp gelatin dissolved in a tiny amount of cold water, sweeten it with a tsp of powdered sugar and add 1/2 tsp vanilla so it holds up if I make the pie a day in advance or have leftovers. I generally decorate with either maraschino cherries or raspberries depending on the preferences of the folks who will be eating it.
You’re welcome and thank you for your kind words, Abby! Great idea stabilizing the whipped cream. I just recently learned to add instant vanilla pudding. Does the same trick:)
Hi Lily,
I notice you listed ingredients in US measurements but then changed over to metric for the cream cheese. 250 grams (8.8 oz) is not a “package” here in the US. A pkg. of cream cheese is 8 ounces.
So… do we weigh out 250g or do we just use an 8 oz package of cream cheese?
Thanks!
Cat
Ah, good point. In Canada our cream cheese is 250g, but the few grams won’t make a diff in this recipe, so I’ll change it to US standard to make things consistent. Thanks and enjoy the cream pie!
Can you leave out the cream cheese when doig the no bake chocolate pie? and do you have a comment page instead of my e-mail?
Yes, you can leave the cream cheese out to bring it to room temperature for this recipe. This is my comment page and you don’t have to enter your email to comment or receive replies. Enjoy the cream pie!
So glad to have simple recipes yet taste so good. Thank you so much
You’re very welcome and glad you enjoyed the cream pie!
I just made this delicious pie!!!It looks great and tastes great. Perfect dessert to give at Valentines Day! Thanks
I have made this using different crust and every time it comes out amazing!
Great to hear, Jenn! Thank you for your lovely feedback:)
I made this the other day during the heat wave. It was so nice to be able make a lovely dessert without having to turn on the oven. All of my guests loved it! Thank you!
So creamy and delicious! Made this yesterday. My family enjoyed it very much!
I’m glad you and your family enjoyed it so much. Thank you for your kind words and happy Thanksgiving!
I made this yesterday and it was a hit!
Great to hear Sofia! This recipe is one of my favorites. Thank you for your feedback and have a fantastic week!
Wow Lily, what an incredible looking pie!! If I had this every night for dessert, I would be a very, very happy lady 🙂 Have pinned for later!x
I tried making no-bake dessert using whipping cream and it turned into a melted ice cream. Haha! I still don’t know what did I do wrong. I hope I make it right this time. This looks absolutely delicious, Lily! Happy FF! x
Nothing but LOVE for this yummy dessert of yours 😀
I love it! Makes me wish we were neighbors! Ha!
Oh Dave, we would have so much fun as neighbors! (and we would be so round lol)
How incredibly silky does that filling looks?!?!?!?
The inside of this pie looks SO creamy and smooth Lily. Perfect for summer. Wonderful job 🙂