Homemade Chocolate Pudding Pie
This homemade chocolate pudding pie features a buttery graham cracker crust, a rich and creamy chocolate pudding filling made from scratch, and a fluffy whipped cream topping. It’s a simple yet indulgent dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
2 cups (240g) graham cracker crumbs (about 16 full sheets)
1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted
2 large egg yolks
2 Tablespoons (30ml) cold water
1 teaspoon gelatin
2 cups (480ml) whole milk
2/3 cup (130g) granulated sugar
3 Tablespoons (23g) all-purpose flour
6 ounces (170g) bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
1/4 cup (30g) confectioners’ sugar
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Optional: fresh berries, chocolate shavings, or fresh mint for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, then press into a 9-inch pie dish. Bake for 8–10 minutes and let cool completely.
- Whisk egg yolks in a bowl and set aside. In a saucepan, whisk cold water and gelatin, let sit 2 minutes. Turn heat to medium-low and whisk in milk, sugar, and flour.
- Once warm and simmering, slowly whisk 1/4 cup into egg yolks to temper. Gradually pour egg mixture back into saucepan while whisking constantly.
- When mixture thickens and bubbles, whisk in chopped chocolate. Cook for 1 more minute while whisking, then remove from heat. Strain if needed for smoothness.
- Pour pudding into crust and cover with plastic wrap directly on surface. Cool 1 hour at room temperature, then refrigerate 4 hours or up to 24 hours until set.
- Whip cream, confectioners’ sugar, and vanilla on medium-high until stiff peaks form. Spread or pipe on chilled pie and garnish as desired.
Notes
- For best results, use bittersweet chocolate (66% cacao).
- Baking the crust is optional but adds flavor and firmness.
- Chill pudding before topping with whipped cream to prevent melting.
- Pudding pie is best served within 24 hours; do not freeze.
- Use Oreo crust or shortbread crust as alternatives.
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