No Bake Chocolate Pie
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5
No Bake Chocolate Pie
Description
No Bake Chocolate Pie starts with a crust made from crushed Oreo cookies and melted butter pressed into a pie pan and chilled to set. The filling blends heavy whipping cream whipped with powdered sugar and vanilla for lightness, combined with melted semi-sweet chocolate softened by butter and enriched with mascarpone cheese, and flavor-enhanced with espresso powder. This creates a dense yet airy chocolate filling that sits atop the crunchy crust.
The pie is finished with a whipped cream topping sweetened with powdered sugar and garnished with whole Oreo cookies and a dusting of cocoa powder, adding visual appeal and texture contrast. The no-bake method allows for a creamy filling with a silkier mouthfeel than baked pies, and the Oreo crust adds a familiar dark chocolate flavor and crunch.
This dessert is served chilled, making it a refreshing option for chocolate lovers who prefer a chilled dessert over something warm or baked. The espresso in the filling balances the sweetness and brings out the deep chocolate notes.
Ingredients
No Bake Oreo Crust:
- 3 cups oreo cookie crumbs
- 6 tbsp butter melted
No Bake Chocolate Pie Filling:
- 1½ cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder
- 16 oz semi-sweet chocolate chopped
- 1/2 cup butter melted (plus 1 more tablespoon for greasing the pan, unsalted
- 10 oz mascarpone cheese room temperature
Garnish:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 5 Oreo cookies
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder unsweetened
Instructions
- Grease a 9½ inch pie pan with butter or baking spray. Set aside.
No Bake Oreo Crust:
- In a medium-size bowl combine melted butter with Oreo cookie crumbs and mix until fully combined.
- Press the cookie crumbs mixture into the bottom and up the sides of the pie pan; using a measuring cup, press the cookie crumbs into the pie pan shape. Place in the fridge for the crust to harden.
No Bake Chocolate Pie Filling:
- Add 1 cup of heavy whipping cream, the powdered sugar, and vanilla extract into the bowl of an electric mixer and whip on high until it begins to thicken and it holds its shape. Set aside.
- Add chocolate, remaining ½ cup of heavy cream and butter to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 1 minute. Stir with a spatula and microwave for another minute, until the mixture starts to boil.
- Add espresso powder and stir until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth and shiny.
- Whisk in the mascarpone cheese into the chocolate mixture until fully combined and smooth.
- Fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture with a spatula, and stir until fully combined.
- Pour chocolate mixture evenly into the chilled pie crust.
Garnish:
- Add 1 cup of heavy whipping cream and the powdered sugar into the bowl of an electric mixer and whip on high until it begins to thicken and it holds its shape.
- Add whipped cream to a piping bag fitted with the star tip and pipe whipped cream onto the pie.
- Top with Oreo cookies, if desired sprinkle with cocoa powder.
- Chill for 4-6 hours or overnight. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 9servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 834 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0g | |
| Calories | 834kcal | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | 81g | 27% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 63g | 97% |
| Saturated Fat | 32g | 160% |
| Cholesterol | 64mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 505mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 520mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 54g | 108% |
| Vitamin A | 1245IU | 25% |
| Calcium | 176mg | 18% |
| Iron | 8.4mg | 47% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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