Chocolate Pudding Pie
A family favorite for generations, this homemade chocolate pudding pie with a graham cracker crust is the perfect simple, rich, and easy dessert for any occasion!
Equipment
- deep dish pie plate
Ingredients
Chocolate Pudding Ingredients
- 1 package Jell-O Cook & Serve Chocolate Pudding & Pie Filling do not use instant pudding mix
- 1 ounce unsweetened Baker’s Chocolate
- 3 cups milk 2% or whole milk both work well
- 1 prepared graham cracker crust store-bought or homemade
- Optional garnish: whipped cream or Cool Whip
Homemade Graham Cracker Crust
- 12 full-size graham crackers crushed or processed into fine crumbs
- ¼ cup sugar
- 6 tablespoons salted butter melted
Instructions
For the Graham Cracker Crust
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a large bowl. Toss until all the crumbs are evenly coated in butter. Set aside about 1-2 tablespoons for garnish. Press crumbs into the bottom and up the sides of a deep-dish pie dish and bake at 375°F for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Allow pie crust to cool completely before filling.
For the Pie Filling
- Whisk together dry chocolate pudding mix, milk, and Baker’s Chocolate in a medium saucepan. Bring to a full boil over medium heat, whisking constantly until smooth. Remove from heat and let it thicken while whisking regularly for about 5 minutes.
- Pour the filling into the prepared crust. Sprinkle with reserved graham cracker crumbs if desired.
- Refrigerate the pie for at least 3 hours (or overnight) until set. Slice and serve with whipped cream or Cool Whip on top.
Notes
Make sure to use a 5 ounce box of the Cook and Serve pudding. Do NOT use instant pudding mix for this recipe.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5.8gFat: 13.5gSaturated Fat: 7.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.9gCholesterol: 27.7mgSodium: 319.7mgPotassium: 169.8mgFiber: 2.2gSugar: 27.3g
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