Classic Chocolate Cream Pie

Name: Classic Chocolate Cream Pie
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups (180 grams) all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup (30 grams) powdered sugar; ½ teaspoon coarse kosher salt (see note); 1/2 cup (113 grams) cold unsalted butter, diced into ½” pieces; 1 large egg; 3/4 cup (175 grams) granulated sugar; ¼ cup (30 grams) cornstarch; Pinch coarse kosher salt; 2 large egg yolks; 3 cup (680 grams) whole milk; 8 ounces (230 grams) chopped dark chocolate, plus more for garnish; 4 tablespoons (60 grams) unsalted butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons (30 grams) cream cheese, softened; 2 tablespoons (30 grams) granulated sugar; ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup (230 grams) heavy cream

Instructions

Prep:25minCook:30min

Rich and decadent, a Classic Chocolate Cream Pie is what dreams are made of. Homemade dark chocolate pudding is topped with silky whipped cream and chocolate shavings and tucked inside of a sweet pie pastry. See the body of the post for more details about making this pie and the different pie crust options, as well as tips and tricks.

Updated at: Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:03:25 GMT