Chocolate Cream Pie Recipe (Classic Homemade Chocolate Dessert)
Chocolate Cream Pie is a rich and decadent dessert featuring a buttery pie crust filled with silky chocolate custard and topped with a cloud of whipped cream. Every bite is smooth, creamy, and packed with chocolate flavor.
Perfect for holidays, birthdays, potlucks, and special occasions.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Rich chocolate flavor
Creamy homemade filling
Perfect make-ahead dessert
Beautiful presentation
Chocolate lover favorite
Holiday-worthy dessert
Ingredients
For The Pie
1 baked 9-inch pie crust
For The Chocolate Filling
1 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups whole milk
4 egg yolks
6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For The Topping
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnish
Chocolate curls
Chocolate shavings
Cocoa powder
Instructions
Step 1: Make The Chocolate Filling
In a saucepan combine: Sugar, Cornstarch, Salt, and Milk.
Cook over medium heat until thickened.
Temper egg yolks and return to saucepan.
Cook for 2 minutes.
Remove from heat.
Stir in: Chocolate, Butter, and Vanilla.
Mix until smooth.
Step 2: Fill The Pie
Pour filling into baked pie crust.
Smooth the top.
Step 3: Chill
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Step 4: Make Whipped Cream
Beat: Heavy cream, Powdered sugar, and Vanilla until stiff peaks form.
Step 5: Decorate
Pipe whipped cream around the pie.
Top with chocolate curls.
Tips For The Best Chocolate Cream Pie
Use real chocolate, not cocoa powder alone.
Chill completely before slicing.
Pipe whipped cream for bakery-style presentation.
Add chocolate shavings just before serving.
What To Serve With Chocolate Cream Pie
Coffee
Hot Chocolate
Vanilla Ice Cream
Fresh Strawberries
Storage
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Final Thoughts
This Chocolate Cream Pie is rich, silky, and loaded with chocolate flavor. It's one of the most elegant pie recipes you can make and a guaranteed crowd favorite.