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No Bake Chocolate Dessert

May 24, 2018 by Olya 45 Comments

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No Bake Chocolate Dessert is easy to make using pre-made Oreo crust, Cool Whip, instant Jell-O chocolate pudding and half-n-half. This is an easy recipe that is ready in under 30-minutes. Kids love it and so do the adults. No oven time is required!No Bake Double Chocolate Cream Pie

This double chocolate layer pie is topped with delicious chocolate shavings. I made out of Hershey’s milk chocolate and grated dark chocolate! Unlike my No Bake Oreo Dessert, where I crushed Oreos to make the crust, here I use premade Oreo crust. It is thin, not labor intensive at all, and cuts nicely. Perfect for hot summer months without turning your oven on!

I made both chocolate layers of this layered cake with chocolate pudding and half-n-half. But the look different. The bottom layer is darker, while the middle one is lighter. The lighter layer is made by combining cool Whip with the chocolate pudding layer.

No Bake Chocolate Pudding Cream Pie

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED TO MAKE NO BAKE DESSERT

You will need a whisk to make pudding, such as this stainless steel comfortable grip whisk.

Spatula will help you to spread the layers. While you will use Vegetable peeler for chocolate decoration on top, such as this serrated swivel peeler. I also used Medium bowl such as one of these non-slip stainless steel bowls that come with lids.

No Bake Double Chocolate Cream Pie with Oreo Crust

Ingredients to Make No Bake Chocolate Pudding Cream Pie

  • Pre-made Oreo Pie crust
  • Half and half (2 cups)
  • Chocolate Instant Pudding (2 packages) – make sure it’s INSTANT, this no bake dessert won’t work with the pudding that you cook on the stove top. I used Jell-O chocolate pudding
  • Cool Whip (1 package)
  • Hershey’s milk chocolate bar for chocolate shavings to top the pie
  • Dark chocolate for chocolate dust

No Bake Double Chocolate Layer Cream Pie with Oreo Crust

Why Make No Bake Double Chocolate Layer Cream Pie

  • It’s easy and quick to make. You can use it for potlucks, church gatherings and birthdays, especially during hot summer months.
  • You can make it ahead ahead: freeze it or refrigerate it!
  • No need to turn your oven on. It’s perfect for those warm months when you want to keep the house cool.
  • Kids love Oreo crust and the chocolate layers!

 

How to make chocolate pudding mix for this no bake chocolate dessert

Please ignore the instructions on the label of the pudding mix. My Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix – Jell-O package called for 2 cups of milk per box of pudding mix. This would make it 4 cups for both boxes. But we are not going to be adding this much liquid at all. In this recipe, we add a total of 2 cups of half and half to two packages of Instant Chocolate Jell-O pudding mix. Each package is 3.4 oz.

Using half and half instead of milk will add more fat into the mixture. It will also make the pudding structure firmer and more stable. That’s exactly what we need for the layers to be nice and distinct. Using half and half will also help create a nice thick bottom layer and very soft smooth middle layer.

No Bake Chocolate Pudding Cream Pie

REFRIGERATE EASY NO BAKE CHOCOLATE PUDDING CREAM PIE

To make it easier to divide and cut, make sure to refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours or overnight.

A quick method to make the layers firm is to put it in the freezer for 1 to 2 hours. At this point the pudding won’t freeze yet, but it will be solid enough for you to divide it easily.

Step by Step Photo Directions

Take pie crust out of package, but make sure to keep it inside the foil. Do not turn it upside down or attempt to take it out. Or, it will get crumbled and destroyed.No Bake Double Chocolate Cream Pie with Oreo CrustThe crust is very crumbly. Be careful.
No Bake Double Chocolate Cream Pie with Oreo Crust

Add half and half to the medium bowl. Then add both packages of instant chocolate pudding. Using a whisk, mix for 2 minutes until all mix is dissolved. Allow the pudding to sit in the fridge or freezer for 5 more minutes so that it thickens.No Bake Double Chocolate Cream Pie with Oreo CrustOnce the pudding is thick, take about 1/2 of the chocolate pudding mixture and spread it as a first layer. You will mix the remaining pudding will be mixed with Cool Whip to form the second layer.No Bake Double Chocolate Cream Pie with Oreo CrustWork with the spatula to even out the first layer
No Bake Double Chocolate Cream Pie with Oreo CrustAdd 1/2 of the Cool Whip package to the remaining 1/2 of the chocolate pudding in the bowl.

No Bake Double Chocolate Cream Pie with Oreo CrustWhisk it together or use a spatula to form a uniform mixture for the second layer.No Bake Double Chocolate Cream Pie with Oreo CrustAdd this Chocolate Pudding/Cool Whip mixture on top of the first layer. This layer is much smoother and lighter than the first chocolate layer.No Bake Double Chocolate Cream Pie with Oreo CrustSpread Chocolate Pudding/Cool Whip layer with a spatula to even it out:No Bake Double Chocolate Cream Pie with Oreo CrustAdd remaining Cool Whip on top of the second layer. Work with a spatula to spread it. I used short circular motions with my spatula to create the spikes:No Bake Double Chocolate Cream Pie with Oreo CrustPrepare vegetable peeler, Hershey’s milk chocolate bar and dark chocolate. You will now make chocolate shavings for the topping. I used vegetable peeler with the serrated stainless steel blade, to create textured chocolate shavings.No Bake Double Chocolate Cream Pie with Oreo CrustUsing a vegetable peeler, it’s easy to shave decorative chocolate shavings right over the Cool Whip to decorate this no bake dessert. The long strips are from Hershey’s milk chocolate while the finer dust is from grated dark chocolate. I used same peeler to make both.No Bake Double Chocolate Cream Pie with Oreo Crust

Make sure to get a good amount of chocolate shavings as well as some chocolate dust.
No Bake Double Chocolate Cream Pie with Oreo Crust

This Easy No Bake Chocolate Cream Pie is done! Make sure to refrigerate it at least 4 hours (preferably over night). You can also freeze it for at least 1 hour before attempting to cut it!

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No Bake Chocolate Pudding Cream Pie

No Bake Chocolate Pudding Cream Pie is easy to make using premade Oreo crust, Cool Whip, chocolate pudding and half-n-half. This double chocolate layer pie is topped with delicious chocolate shavings made out of Hershey's milk chocolate and grated dark chocolate!
Prep Time20 mins
Total Time20 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: no bake chocolate cream pie with oreo crust, no bake chocolate pie, no bake chocolate pudding pie
Servings: 8
Author: Olya

Ingredients

  • 1 Oreo pie crust
  • 2 boxes instant chocolate pudding 3.4 oz each (such as Jell-O)
  • 2 cups half and half (or half cream/half milk)
  • 8 oz. Cool Whip (1 package) thawed
  • 1 milk chocolate bar (such as Hershey's)
  • dark chocolate (for garnish)

Instructions

  • Take pie crust out of package and keep it inside the foil. Do not turn it upside down or attempt to take it out - it will get crumbled and destroyed

Prepare Chocolate Pudding

  • Combine dry pudding mixes and half & half in a mixing bowl. Using a whisk, mix for 2 minutes, until the instant pudding mix is dissolved. Allow the pudding to sit in the fridge or freezer for 5 more minutes so that it thickens.

First Layer

  • Take about half of the chocolate pudding mixture and add it into the bottom of the pie crust. Using a spatula, spread it evenly.

Second Layer

  • Add 1/2 of the Cool Whip package to the remaining half of the chocolate pudding in the bowl and mix together with a spatula to form a uniform mixture.
    Add this chocolate pudding/Cool Whip mixture on top of the first layer. Use a spatula to even it out.

Cool Whip Layer

  • Add remaining Cool Whip on top. Spread the Cool Whip on top of the second layer with a spatula. I used circular motions with my spatulato create the spikes
  • Using a vegetable peeler, shave decorative chocolate shavings out of Hershey's milk chocolate right over the Cool Whip. And then using same peeler, grate some dark chocolate over the top as well.

Refrigerate before slicing

  • Refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight before attempting to slice it! You can also freeze it for at least 1 hour. This step is necessary for the layers to set and become firm.
Nutrition Facts
No Bake Chocolate Pudding Cream Pie
Amount Per Serving
Calories 281 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Cholesterol 38mg13%
Sodium 412mg18%
Potassium 213mg6%
Carbohydrates 36g12%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 24g27%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 380IU8%
Vitamin C 0.8mg1%
Calcium 136mg14%
Iron 0.4mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Comments

  1. Amanda Schaad

    February 23, 2021 at 5:18 pm

    The boxes of instant pudding I can find are 3.9 oz. Is that going to be a problem?

    Reply
    • Olya

      February 25, 2021 at 5:10 pm

      That’s absolutely fine!

      Reply
  2. Kate

    February 20, 2021 at 4:57 pm

    All and all it’s pretty good. However, from frozen (either slightly thawed or a good bit thawed) it’s texture is a little…gummy. I wouldn’t put it in the freezer unless you were trying to save it for a couple days…

    Just chilled (from the fridge) it’s a nice, simple pie 🙂

    Reply
    • Olya

      February 21, 2021 at 12:50 pm

      Thank you Kate for you assessment of cooling the cake. I agree – chilled from the fridge is the best route.

      Reply
  3. OrdinaryMary

    December 24, 2020 at 9:34 pm

    Excellent! A huge win with both my husband and my young sons. And it didn’t take hours slaving in the kitchen.

    Reply
    • Olya

      December 25, 2020 at 5:20 pm

      OrdinaryMary – this is excellent point about not slaving away in the kitchen!

      Reply
  4. Bhavesh

    November 24, 2020 at 8:16 am

    One of the best pudding pie recipe i have ever tried. Thanks for sharing this recipe with all of us. Also do check out my special pudding pie recipe as well. Check out the recipe here: https://www.recipespack.com/easy-chocolate-pudding-pie-recipe/

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