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    Home > Recipes > Dessert

    No Bake Double Chocolate Pie

    Published: May 22, 2017 · Modified: Apr 4, 2022 · by Jess Smith · Jump to Recipe · 1 Comment · This post may contain affiliate links.

    No Bake Double Chocolate Pie on a white dessert stand
    No Bake Double Chocolate Pie
    a slice of No Bake Double Chocolate Pie
    no bake double chocolate pie

    a slice of double chocolate pie topped with berries

    No bake double chocolate pie has a sweet chocolate crust, creamy filling and is the perfect gluten-free chocolate-filled base for all those fresh summer berries. No oven necessary!

    Despite chilly temps over the weekend, I've got summer on the brain. Memorial Day is ahead and we've got not one but two (!) summer vacations booked. I'm ready to stretch out by the pool with a paperback. Of course, as anyone who's ever met a toddler knows, there's no room for paperbacks by the pool when three-year-olds are in the vicinity.

    A girl can dream...

    taking a slice of double chocolate pie
    In addition to exerting boundless energy poolside, the other thing for which my toddlers can always be counted on is being totally thrilled with a chocolate dessert. And I'm right there with them.

    A chilled, creamy chocolate pie topped with fresh berries is my idea of a perfect summer dessert. For this version, the filling is made entirely on the stovetop in under 10 minutes.

    stirring ingredients in a saucepan with a whisk

    It's super creamy and rich without being overly sweet. My girls called the filling "pudding" which is definitely a fair comparison. It's made with chopped chocolate and just a handful of other ingredients.

    adding chocolate to pie ingredients

    The only investment of time you have to make in this no bake double chocolate pie is waiting for it to cool. And yes, those will feel like a long few hours.

    The wait-time is a critical step for the creamy filling. Transferring the pie to the fridge right away would cause it to crack, so this is a dessert that is best made ahead. Make it a day or two in advance, let it cool slowly, and everyone will cheer when it comes out of the fridge cool and rich in all its creamy chocolate glory.

    No Bake Double Chocolate Pie on a white dessert stand

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    Favorite Tools

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    3.88 from 8 votes

    No Bake Double Chocolate Pie

    <span class="mceItemHidden" data-mce-bogus="1"><span></span>This easy chilled chocolate pie is perfect for warm weather. No baking neccesary for the crumbly cookie crust and creamy chocolate filling. Make the pie up to a few days ahead to serve it cold at your next summer gathering! (As with all pies, feel free to use a store-bought chocolate crust to save time!)</span>
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    Total Time20 mins
    Course: Dessert
    Keyword: no bake dessert, pie
    Servings: 8 -10 servings
    Calories: 500kcal
    Author: Jess Smith via Inquiring Chef
    Cost: $4.00

    Equipment

    • Food Processor
    • Mixing Bowl
    • 9" Pie Plate
    • Cooling Rack

    Ingredients

    Chocolate Crust:

    • 10 oz Chocolate Cookies (use chocolate wafer cookies or Oreos; make sure to use a gluten-free cookie if needed)
    • 4 tablespoon Butter, melted

    Chocolate Filling:

    • 1 ½ cups Sugar
    • ¼ cup Cornstarch
    • 4 Egg Yolks
    • ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
    • 2 cups Milk
    • 2 oz Unsweetened Chocolate, chopped I like to use high quality baking chocolate like Baker's)
    • 3 tablespoon Butter
    • 2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

    Optional, for topping:

    • Melted Milk Chocolate (~3 oz), for serving
    • Fresh Berries, for serving
    • Whipped Cream

    Instructions

    • <span></span>Make the crust (skip this step if using a store-bought crust) by placing the cookies in a food processor. Pulse until very fine crumbs form. Melt the portion of the butter for the crust in the microwave and pour over the cookies. Pulse again a few times until evenly combined. Spray a 9"x9" pie tin with nonstick cooking spray. Press the chocolate crust evenly into the pie tin.
    • Combine the sugar, cornstarch, egg yolks and salt in a medium saucepan. Stir with a whisk a few times to combine (the mixture will be quite dry).
    • Place the pan over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, slowly add the milk while whisking. Bring the mixture to a simmer, whisking continuously. Simmer until the mixture forms a thick custard that easily coats the back of a spoon, 4 to 5 minutes. (The transition from thin to thick custard-like consistency happens very fast and is easy to see. Just make sure not to stop whisking as the filling heats so you won't miss this transition.)
    • Remove the pan from heat and stir in the unsweetened chocolate, butter and vanilla extract. Stir until the chocolate is melted and evenly incorporated.
    • Pour the filling over the pie crust.
    • Cool pie on a wire rack for 1 hour (don't skip this step; if it cools too quickly, the filling will crack). Refrigerate for at least 3 hours and up to 3 days.
    • Just before serving, finish the pie with a drizzle of melted milk chocolate, fresh berries or whipped cream. Slice and enjoy!

    Notes

    <span></span>Recipe adapted from Nancy Fuller's Fiery Triple Chocolate Cream Pie.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 500kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 513mg | Potassium: 226mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 51g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 3mg

    I've got a post headed your way with all the fun that Molly and Clara have been up to this spring, but here's a sneak peek!

    Molly and Clara

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    About Jess

    Hi! I'm Jess. I am the recipe creator and photographer behind the 900+ recipes you’ll find on Inquiring Chef. As a mom to three young kids and professional cook, my mission is to make every moment in the kitchen and around the table count. If you’re looking for easy, flavorful, family-approved recipes, you’ve come to the right place! Learn more about me here.

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    1. Joy

      May 24, 2017 at 8:16 pm

      This chocolate pie looks AMAZING! I want it now. And the picture of the girls is so adorable. I'm looking forward to your post about their springtime adventures. What summer trips do you have planned?

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