Hi Bold Bakers! This simple chocolate pudding pie is the perfect crowd pleaser, especially on hotter days — plus, it’s a cinch to make! It’s one of those desserts that you can’t go wrong with: it’s easy to make, the ingredients are basic and likely in your cupboards, and I dare you to find a person who would say no to a slice! Already have an account? My homemade chocolate pudding pie has cold, rich, creamy chocolate pudding and a flaky buttery crust. I also love to top it with sweet homemade whipped cream and some chocolate shavings to give this not-fancy dessert a fancy look. You can even make a no-bake pie crust, which is always a winner for me when I can’t be bothered to turn on the oven! Use my homemade cookie crust recipe.
What Is Chocolate Pudding Pie?
Chocolate pudding pie is exactly what it sounds like — no tricks here! It’s chocolate pudding nestled in a pie crust. Now, you can grab one of those instant pudding boxes at the store, but this is a homemade pudding version. You can make it with either a no-bake pie crust, like my cookie crust, or bake a classic, flakey, buttery crust. It’s a win either way!
What You Need To Make Chocolate Pudding Pie
Measuring cups and spoons 9-inch (23cm) pie tin Pie weights and parchment paper (if you are baking your pie crust) Medium saucepan Mixing bowls Sieve
How To Make Chocolate Pudding Pie
This interpretation of chocolate pudding pie is the homemade baked crust and homemade chocolate pudding — every bite is better than the last. Here is how you make it (get all the measurements below):
Gemma’s Pro Chef Tips For Making Chocolate Pudding Pie
You can make this a no-bake pie with my homemade cookie crust, or you can use my homemade pie crust recipe. For a deeper chocolate flavor, whisk ½ teaspoon instant espresso powder into the custard while cooking it. Once you stir in the egg yolks, make sure to cook the custard over low heat and stir constantly to prevent curdling. And don’t skip the straining step – this will catch and yolks that may have started to curdle to ensure that your pudding is smooth. Make sure your chocolate is finely chopped and let the hot custard rest for the full five minutes to make sure the chocolate fully melts. The plastic wrap directly on top of the pudding prevents skin from forming on the top of the pudding. Some people like pudding skin, but for this pie, it’s best without.
How Do I Store Chocolate Pudding Pie?
You can store any leftover pie in a covered container in your refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Make More Pies!
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And don’t forget to buy my Bigger Bolder Baking Cookbook! Full (and printable) recipe below!
