Name: Chocolate Pudding Pie
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 prepared pie crust, baked until golden brown; 3 egg yolks; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 1/2 cup cocoa powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 cups whole milk; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Chocolate Pudding Pie – creamy chocolate pudding pie topped with homemade whipped cream. Easy and delicious!

Originally published March 13, 2015, updated May 13, 2020.

I love desserts like this Chocolate Pudding Pie. It’s almost no bake (only the crust needs to be baked!) and the whole recipe is so simple and you probably even have all the ingredients already on hand.

Plus, is there anything better than a chilled dessert during the summer?

How To Make Chocolate Pudding Pie

I always start with a store-bought crust just to make life easier. So the first step is to bake that according to the package instructions. Usually it will be about 10 minutes, depending on the crust you buy. Or you can use a homemade one – just bake it until golden brown.

To make the pudding, whisk together egg yolks and sugar until light in color.
Whisk in corn starch, cocoa powder, and salt
Whisk in whole milk
Put mixture in a pot over medium heat and bring to a boil
Let boil, stirring constantly, until it reaches pudding consistency
Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla
Cool filling for about 10 minutes before pouring into baked pie crust
Chill completely before topping
To make the topping, beat heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar together until stiff peaks form
Use a rubber spatula to spread the whipped cream over the pie
Store in refrigerator until ready to serve

How Long Is Pudding Pie Good For?

This chocolate pudding pie will be good in the fridge for up to a week, although the whipped cream will start to deflate the longer it sits.

I like to store it in an airtight cake container but you can also just cover it tightly with foil or plastic wrap.

Can You Make Pudding Pie Ahead?

I like to make pudding pie the day before I plan to serve it. I find that letting it sit in the fridge overnight allows me to get really clean slices and the layers just look better. I wouldn’t make it any further out than the night before though.

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Chocolate Pudding Pie

Yield: 8 servings

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Additional Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

1 prepared pie crust, baked until golden brown

For the filling:

3 egg yolks
1 ½ cups sugar
¼ cup cornstarch
½ cup cocoa powder
½ teaspoon salt
3 cups whole milk
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla

For the topping

1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Instructions

In a small pot, whisk together egg yolks and sugar until light in color.

Whisk in corn starch, cocoa powder, and salt until combined.

Whisk in whole milk.

Put the pot over medium heat and bring to a boil. Let boil, stirring constantly, until it's thickened slightly. Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla.

Cool for about 10 minutes before pouring into your pie shell.

Chill completely before topping

To make the topping, use an electric mixer to beat heavy whipped cream and powdered sugar together until it reaches stiff peaks

Use a rubber spatula to spread whipped cream on top of pie

Store in refrigerator until ready to serve

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 496Total Fat: 23gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 96mgSodium: 321mgCarbohydrates: 66gFiber: 2gSugar: 43gProtein: 7g

Comments

Nutmeg Nanny says

March 13, 2015 at 7:23 am

I love pie and I love pi day! I think you should go back to your old HS and retrieve said poster. I bet it’s still there.

Trish - Mom On Timeout says

March 13, 2015 at 8:20 am

Absolutely nothing better than a chocolate pudding pie! And pi day – woohoo! I’ve got a pie recipe for tomorrow too! Pinned!

Tonia from TheGunnySack says

March 13, 2015 at 8:28 am

Happy Pi Day! This looks like the perfect way to celebrate!

heather @french press says

March 13, 2015 at 8:40 am

I love food holidays, but me and pie do not see eye to eye – maybe I need to try your crust recipe – mine never works out. but I am all over that pudding!!

Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says

March 13, 2015 at 8:40 am

Amanda, your chemistry teacher sounds like a hoot! I’ve heard the BEST flaky pie crusts have to have Crisco® All-Vegetable Shortening (and with or without some cold butter too) . . so I’m all in, yo. LOVE this pie!!!

Amy @ A Healthy Life For Me says

March 13, 2015 at 11:34 am

Love chocolate pudding and in a pie- oh my!

Cyndi - My Kitchen Craze says

March 13, 2015 at 1:21 pm

I am not a pie making girl either. I can never get that darn crust right. And I love food holidays. I love food period. This pie looks delicious. I’m gonna have to give it a try asap! Pinned! ;)

Mandy @Mandy's Recipe Box says

March 13, 2015 at 2:15 pm

I don’t make pie a whole lot. Pie crust and I fight during the making process. This looks delish!

Patricia @ Grab a Plate says

March 13, 2015 at 2:35 pm

Ooo! Your pie looks & sounds amazing! Glad you gave it a go :) Chocolate pie is the best!

Jen-Eighty MPH Mom says

March 13, 2015 at 11:27 pm

Yum – this looks like a tasty pie! I love Chocolate Cream Pies, and knowing that it is Crisco Pie Crust makes me want to try it even more :)

Julie Wood says

March 14, 2015 at 6:59 am

I love your chocolate pie, and I will be making my Key Lime Pie today for St. Patrick’s Day!

Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says

March 14, 2015 at 8:53 pm

Yay for Pi Day! I love any excuse to eat pie, especially when it is chocolate pie. I would love a big slice of this pie!

Amy @Very Culinary says

March 15, 2015 at 8:57 am

Being reminded how much you don’t like making pie, makes my ears bleed a little. HA. But you clearly worked it out! I desperately need a slice of this. For breakfast.

Sue Hull says

March 19, 2015 at 9:37 pm

I make chocolate pudding pie at least once a month. I love anything I don’t have to bake! Lol! Thank you for the chance :)

Karen Propes says

March 20, 2015 at 9:16 pm

This sounds so good. My hubby loves chocolate pie, me too.!
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