The EASY semi-homemade chocolate pie recipe my mama gets asked to make more than any other made with cook-and-serve chocolate pudding and chocolate chips.
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I know there are fancier chocolate pie recipes out there that are more scratch-made than this one but I’ll tell you what... you won’t find one that tastes better!
My daddy literally ate two of these all by himself one Christmas. TWO!!! And he was not a big man! He kept himself up and got on the scales every day but he made exceptions sometimes.
These pies and Chicken Bog were the two things he always ate too much of. He'd go for a 3rd helping and I'd hear him say something like, this is gonna hurt.
Nothing gets more attention or creates more conversation at holiday dinners among my crew than these pies. We usually have to make four because deciding who gets the leftovers creates an all-out war.
The oldest has been known to hide one or, if it's cold enough outside, run one out to her car before we eat to ensure she gets plenty to take home.
Arguments have occurred when slicing the pies to serve if the pieces aren't the same size. It would all be hilarious if I didn't think they might get in a physical brawl someday. As they're getting older, my kids have gotten very territorial!
I have a feeling Mama found this recipe on the side of a pudding box or in a holiday advertisement once upon a time but no one can remember.
I've thought about trying to recreate the recipe without the pudding mixes - using cocoa powder, sugar and cornstarch - and then ask myself why?? What am I trying to prove? And to whom?
These pies are literally perfect so why, OH WHY, would I try to change anything or make things more complicated?
7 NOTES ABOUT MAMA'S FAMOUS CHOCOLATE PUDDING PIES
1 - Use two regular pie shells (not deep dish).
2 - You can make one deep-dish pie but - and I don't know why - my crew doesn't like it as much.
3 - I either use frozen pie shells in the aluminum pans or use the refrigerated pastry in my own 9-inch pie plates.
4 - It's very important to let the pie cool to room temperature before refrigerating or the pie may split or crack.
5 - I haven't tried this with sugar-free pudding.
6 - For practical reasons, it's best to wait until serving to add the whipped cream. It's easier to store and you won't have to worry about the topping keeping its shape.
7 - I almost always use Cool Whip when serving these pies but you can make your own whipped cream or use the canned stuff (just remember the canned stuff will "melt" after a while so don't use it until you're plating).
MORE EASY HOLIDAY DESSERT RECIPES
ITALIAN BAKELESS CAKE - A layered no-bake dessert with vanilla wafers and creamy pineapple “pudding” made with sweetened condensed milk and lemon juice topped with cool whip, coconut, cherries and pecans.
BLACK FORREST OREO DESSERT - A decadent no-bake icebox dessert recipe layered with Oreo cookies, chocolate pudding and cherry pie filling that's super quick and easy to make!
CHOCOLATE DELIGHT - The original layered dessert recipe with chocolate pudding, cream cheese and cool whip on top of a pecan shortbread crust. Also called Better Than Sex Cake, Robert Redford Pie and Chocolate Lush!
EGGNOG CREAM PIE - This easy no-bake cream pie with real eggnog, a graham cracker crust and a sprinkle of nutmeg is a must-have for your Christmas dessert table!
Recipe for Mama’s Famous Chocolate Pudding Pie
Mama’s Famous Chocolate Pudding Pie
Ingredients
- 2 3.4-oz boxes cook-and-serve chocolate pudding
- 3 1/2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 9-in pastry pie crusts, cooked & cooled
Instructions
- Combine pudding mixes and milk in a medium saucepan then whisk until well combined.
- Add butter and chocolate chips then cook ingredients over medium heat just until mixture comes to a boil; stirring continually. Remove from heat then cool for 2 minutes; stirring several times to prevent it from setting up.
- Pour filling into pie pastries, cool to room temperature then cover and refrigerate. Serve with whipped cream.
Notes
- Use two regular pie shells (not deep dish).
- It's very important to let the pie cool to room temperature before refrigerating or the pie may split or crack.
- Other questions are likely addressed in the post above.
When someone asks me the definition of "food porn' I'm going to refer them to your photograph. Outstanding. I think your mother and mine must have been reading the same chocolate pudding box. Good stuff.
ReplyDeleteI am SO thankful that you fixed it so recipes could be printed from here. I could not print anything you have been posting, it was so frustrating!
ReplyDeleteLOVE this pie!! So easy and so decadent...THANK YOU so much for sharing!!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is the exact recipe that my mom used. Our whole family loves it!
ReplyDeleteThis is the exact recipe that my mom used. Our whole family loves it!
ReplyDeleteThis has been my go to chocolate pie for years now! Everyone loves it! I do add one regular size Hershey bar to it and mix milk and semi sweet chocolate chips. It is a winner! Thank you for an easy delicious pie recipe!!!
ReplyDeleteI’ve baked this for years, I add a small piece of cream cheese and stir it in until it’s melted
ReplyDeleteCan I cut this recipe in half and make one pie????
ReplyDeleteYes, ma'am! The recipe card has an option to change to 1/2 recipe.
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