5 from 40 votes
Chocolate Icebox Pie
Chocolate Icebox Pie layers a rich chocolate ganache with cream cheese, sour cream, and whipped cream atop a chilled Oreo crust. The ganache is gently melted dark chocolate mixed with heavy cream and optionally instant coffee for depth. Softened cream cheese and sour cream provide a smooth tang, balanced by the sweetness of powdered sugar and vanilla. Chilling allows the pie to set with a creamy, mousse-like texture.
Prep Time
20 mins
Additional Time
6 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
10
slices
Calories:
477 kcal
Course:
Dessert, Baked Goods
Cuisine:
American
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 477
% 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.