# No-Bake Chocolate Cream Pie

A classic, decadent no-bake dessert featuring a creamy chocolate filling in a prepared pie crust.

- Servings: 8 servings
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dessert
- Difficulty: easy
- Diet: vegetarian
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 3 egg yolks
- 1 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 cup milk
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 whole pie crust
- whipped cream (optional)
- shaved chocolate (optional)

## Instructions

1. Combine egg yolks and sugar in a saucepan and beat until creamy.
2. Add cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt to the saucepan.
3. Slowly pour in the milk while whisking until smooth.
4. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until it reaches a simmer and thickens.
5. Stir in butter and vanilla until combined.
6. Pour the mixture into the pie crust.
7. Let the pie cool on the counter, then refrigerate for a couple of hours until set.
8. Top with whipped cream and shaved chocolate before serving.

## Equipment

- saucepan
- whisk
- hand mixer
- wooden spoon
- measuring cup

## Tips

- You can make the pie a day ahead of time (on Friday or Saturday for a Sunday dinner).

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DV3MsFpjeqi/?igsi=MTR5MTVpbWE1Y2QydA==
- Creator: Allrecipes
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/caf96f05-44da-40a2-a1db-1492f20fd97a
- Extracted: 2026-08-19

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