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Make-Ahead Christmas Chocolate Cream Pie

A decadent slice of Christmas chocolate cream pie showing two layers of chocolate filling, topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
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A rich, no-fail chocolate cream pie with an Oreo crust, perfect for your holiday dessert table. You can prepare this festive pie ahead of time.

Ingredients

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  • 1 9-inch pre-made Oreo cookie crust
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 4 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Chocolate curls or holiday sprinkles for topping

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chocolate filling: In a medium saucepan, whisk together the granulated sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt.
  2. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth.
  3. Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens significantly and begins to bubble. This takes about 8 to 10 minutes.
  4. Remove the pan from the heat. In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Temper the yolks by slowly whisking about 1 cup of the hot chocolate mixture into the yolks.
  5. Pour the tempered yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining chocolate mixture. Return to medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute more. Do not boil.
  6. Remove from heat. Stir in the butter and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until the butter melts completely.
  7. Pour the hot filling into the Oreo crust. Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the filling to prevent a skin from forming. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or until completely cold.
  8. Prepare the whipped cream topping: In a large bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  9. Spread or pipe the whipped cream evenly over the chilled chocolate filling.
  10. Decorate the top with chocolate curls or holiday sprinkles before serving.

Notes

  • You can make this pie completely one day ahead. Keep it covered in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve it at your Christmas gathering.
  • For a firmer filling, chill the pie for at least 6 hours.
  • If you do not have an Oreo crust, you can use a graham cracker crust instead.

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