Chocolate Icebox Pie
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Additional Time
6 hrs
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Total Time
6 hrs 20 mins
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Servings
10 slices
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Calories
477 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Chocolate Icebox Pie
Description
Chocolate Icebox Pie begins with a no-bake Oreo cookie crust chilled in the refrigerator. The filling combines melted dark chocolate and heavy cream into a ganache with optional instant coffee for subtle complexity. After cooling, this chocolate mixture is blended with softened cream cheese, sour cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Separately, whipped cream is beaten to stiff peaks and gently folded into the mixture to add lightness and volume.
The assembled pie is refrigerated to set the filling, resulting in a dense but airy texture reminiscent of mousse atop a crisp cookie base. The contrasting textures and flavors of bittersweet chocolate with creamy dairy make this dessert satisfying without baking. It can be topped with additional whipped cream if desired for extra richness.
This pie is best served chilled from the refrigerator. Handling the chocolate by melting in short bursts and stirring avoids seizing. Using either chocolate chips or chopped bars works equally well. The optional instant coffee enhances cocoa notes without overpowering. The recipe notes emphasize careful melting to preserve ganache quality.
Ingredients
- 1 Oreo crust (Click link for recipe) prepare in a 9 ½" pie pan (place in refrigerator after assembling -- do not bake)
- 16 oz cream cheese softened
- 8 oz dark chocolate chopped into small pieces, or semisweet
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream divided
- ¾ tsp instant coffee optional
- 1 cup powdered sugar divided
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Additional Whipped Cream for topping, if desired. You would only need ¼ or ½ of a batch, homemade
Instructions
- Combine chopped chocolate or chocolate chips and ½ cup (118ml) of heavy cream in a large microwave-safe bowl. Transfer to the microwave and heat in 20-25 second increments, stirring well in between, until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is smooth.²
- Once chocolate is melted, stir in instant coffee, if using. Set aside and allow chocolate mixture to cool for at least 25 minutes or until no longer warm to the touch.
- Meanwhile, prepare your whipped cream. Combine remaining 1 cup (236ml) heavy cream and ¼ cup (38g) powdered sugar in a clean, medium-sized bowl and use an electric mixer to beat to stiff peaks (until mixture is thick and fluffy and resembles Cool Whip). Set aside.
- Place your cream cheese in a large bowl and pour cooled ganache over top. Use electric mixer to stir together until well combined and smooth and creamy.
- Add remaining ¾ cup powdered sugar (112g), sour cream, and vanilla extract and stir until completely combined.
- Add whipped cream that you prepared in step 3 to the bowl and use a spatula to fold in by hand until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Spread filling into chilled Oreo crust, using a spatula to smooth the top.
- Transfer pie to refrigerator and allow to chill for 6 hours or overnight.
- Slice, serve, and enjoy! If desired top with additional whipped cream.
Notes
- Use either chopped chocolate bars or chocolate chips for melting; both are suitable options.
- Melt chocolate in short bursts in the microwave, stirring well between intervals to prevent seizing.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 477 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 477kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 40g | 62% |
| Saturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 103mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 171mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 266mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 1191IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 93mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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