This easy make ahead chocolate pie recipe is perfect for when you need a delicious dessert, but don’t have the time to bake one from scratch. It doesn’t take long to prepare and can be made ahead of time so it’s always ready when you need it. Plus, it’s insanely delicious – rich, chocolatey, and with a flaky crust that will have everyone asking for seconds!
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Why you’ll love this easy chocolate pie recipe
- If you love chocolate pudding, then you will LOVE this homemade pie!
- Perfect for Thanksgiving, family gatherings, and potlucks.
- You can make it ahead, giving you more time on the big day.
- All the ingredients are 100% vegetarian.
Ingredients you’ll need
You’ll need all the ingredients shown in the photograph below.
A slice of chocolate pie with whipped cream that’s made with love, there’s nothing more comforting is there? And if it’s easy to make, it’s even better!
How to make a homemade chocolate pie with step-by-step instructions
It’s easy to make a chocolate pie if you follow our simple instructions.
A full printable recipe and the measurements in both US customary and metric are available in the recipe card below.
Preheat your oven to 350°F/175°C.
Using a fork, poke holes in your pie crust and bake until it’s golden brown, approximately 20 minutes, remove it from the oven, and leave it to cool completely.
In a small pan, whisk flour, salt, sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, egg yolks, and whole milk, then, over medium heat, cook until the flour mixture starts to bubble, stirring constantly.
Continue to cook until it thickens, approximately 5 – 10 minutes, beating out any lumps that appear.
Remove the chocolate mixture from the heat and stir in the unsalted butter and vanilla extract until it is fully combined.
Pour the chocolate filling into your baked pie shell and use a rubber spatula to smooth the top of the pie filling.
Place the chocolate pie in the fridge to chill for a minimum of 4 hours but preferably overnight.
When ready to serve, garnish with swirls of whipped cream (try this homemade whipped cream).
Enjoy your delicious old-fashioned chocolate pie!
Recipe notes and expert tips
- Pie crust
If you are using a store-bought pie crust, then buy a deep-dish pie crust. - Substitute
Use a different pie crust, such as a Graham cracker crust or chocolate Oreo crust. - Thickness
We like a thin layer of chocolate pie filling, if you prefer yours a little fuller, increase the filling quantities. - Storage
Store covered in the fridge for up to 3 days and freeze for up to 3 months.
Alternative pie crusts
You don’t have to use a plain pie crust, you can try these tasty crusts.
- Graham cracker crust
- Oreo pie crust
- Shortbread Cookie Crust
- Pretzel Crust
- Peanut Butter Cookie Crust
- Biscoff Cookie Crust
How to store leftover chocolate pie
Cover your chocolate pie and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Can you freeze chocolate pie?
Yes, you can.
Wrap it securely in plastic wrap and aluminum foil and freeze it for up to 3 months.
Chocolate pie topping ideas
- Vanilla ice cream
- Strawberries
- Chopped walnuts
- Chopped pecans
- Chocolate shavings
And if you’re a big fan of chocolate, why not try dark hot chocolate, chocolate chia pudding, or a delicious chocolate pound cake?
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Chocolate pie
Utensils
Ingredients
- 1 x 9 inch pie crust
- 5 Tbsp All purpose flour
- 4 Tbsp Cocoa
- ¾ Cups Sugar
- ¼ Tsp Salt
- 2 Egg yolks
- 1½ Cups Whole milk
- 1 Tbsp Unsalted butter
- ½ Tsp Vanilla extract
- Whipped cream to serve
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F/175°C
- Using a fork, poke holes in your pie crust and bake until it’s brown, approximately 20 minutes.1 x 9 inch pie crust
- In a small pan whisk flour, cocoa, sugar, salt, egg yolks, and milk, then over medium heat, cook until it starts to bubble and thicken, stirring constantly. Continue to cook until it thickens, approximately 5 – 10 minutes beating out any lumps that appear. Remove from the heat, and stir in the butter and vanilla until it is fully combined.5 Tbsp All purpose flour, 4 Tbsp Cocoa, ¾ Cups Sugar, ¼ Tsp Salt, 2 Egg yolks, 1½ Cups Whole milk, 1 Tbsp Unsalted butter, ½ Tsp Vanilla extract
- Pour the chocolate filling into your pie crust and use a rubber spatula to smooth the top. Place the pie in the fridge to chill for a minimum of 4 hours but preferably overnight. When ready to serve, serve with whipped cream. Enjoy your pie!Whipped cream
Notes
If you are using a store bought pie crust, then buy a deep dish pie crust. Substitute
Use a different pie crust, such as a Graham cracker crust or chocolate Oreo crust. Thickness
We like a thin layer of chocolate pie filling, if you prefer yours a little fuller then increase the filling quantities. Storage
Store covered in the fridge for up to 3 days and freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Disclaimer
Please note that nutrient values are estimates only. Variations can occur due to product availability and manner of food preparation. Nutrition may vary based on methods of origin, preparation, freshness of ingredients, and other factors.
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Sarita says
Simple, delicious, old-fashioned comfort food dessert that my whole family just loved. A keeper!
Jo Keohane says
This pie so so delicious and so easy to make – a definitely keeper! Thank you.
Mandy from Splash of Taste says
So pleased you enjoyed it!
Glenda says
Yum! This recipe really took me back. My mom made chocolate pies for special occasions when I was young. Your tasty recipe reminded me of those pies from my childhood.
Addison says
This chocolate pie was rich and so decadent! I loved the smooth and creamy filling. Yum!