Description

Chocolate Cream Pie with Oreo Crust features a rich chocolate custard filling, a buttery Oreo crust, and a fluffy stabilized whipped cream topping. It’s a decadent dessert that’s perfect for any occasion, easy to make ahead, and sure to impress chocolate lovers.

Ingredients

24 Oreo cookies (with filling)

5 tablespoons salted butter, melted

6 tablespoons salted butter, chopped into pieces

6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate (preferably Ghirardelli)

2 ounces unsweetened chocolate (preferably Ghirardelli)

6 large egg yolks, at room temperature

2 tablespoons cornstarch

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 1/2 cups half-and-half

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin

1 1/2 tablespoons water

1 cup cold heavy cream

3 tablespoons powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Chocolate shavings or curls (optional)

Fresh raspberries or other berries (optional)

Ice cream or whipped cream (optional)

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Instructions

Prepare the Oreo crust: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Pulse Oreos in a food processor until finely ground. Mix with melted butter and press into a 9-inch pie plate. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool.
Make the chocolate custard: In a saucepan, simmer half-and-half and sugar. In a bowl, whisk egg yolks, cornstarch, cinnamon, and salt. Temper the eggs with the hot liquid, then cook until thickened. Remove from heat and whisk in butter, vanilla, and melted chocolate.
Assemble the pie: Pour the custard into the cooled Oreo crust and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours, preferably overnight.
Make stabilized whipped cream: Bloom gelatin in water, microwave until dissolved, then whip with cold cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
Assemble the topping: Spread whipped cream over the set custard, then garnish with chocolate shavings and fresh berries if desired.
Serve and store: Serve the pie chilled or at room temperature. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Notes

Substitute the Oreo crust with a store-bought version if desired.

Try different types of chocolate for the custard to customize the flavor.

For a nuttier flavor, consider adding ground nuts like almonds to the Oreo crust.

For a lighter whipped cream, use regular whipped cream, but keep in mind it may deflate over time.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 450
Sugar: 36g
Sodium: 300mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 115mg