Description
Creamy “Hot Chocolate Ice Box Pie” merges winter comfort with cool dessert magic. Rich chocolate layers nestled in a graham cracker crust promise delightful indulgence you’ll savor to the last delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 package (3.4 ounces/96 grams) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
Crust Ingredients:
- 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs (e.g., Oreo or chocolate graham crackers)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Topping and Flavoring Ingredients:
- ¼ cup hot cocoa mix
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped cream (store-bought or homemade)
- Mini marshmallows
- Chocolate shavings or sprinkles
Instructions
- Transform chocolate cookie crumbs into a rich, compact foundation by thoroughly blending with melted butter until uniformly moistened.
- Firmly press the crumb mixture across the entire surface and interior walls of a 9-inch pie dish, creating an even, dense base.
- Refrigerate the crust for approximately 15-20 minutes, allowing it to solidify and develop a crisp texture.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract, creating voluminous peaks that hold their shape with elegant structure.
- Separately prepare the chocolate layer by vigorously whisking instant pudding mix with whole milk and hot cocoa powder until the mixture thickens and becomes glossy.
- Delicately incorporate the whipped cream into the chocolate pudding, folding gently to maintain airiness and create a smooth, luxurious filling.
- Transfer the creamy chocolate mixture into the chilled crust, smoothing the surface with a spatula to ensure an even distribution.
- Refrigerate the pie for a minimum of four hours, allowing the filling to set completely and develop rich, intense flavors.
- Prior to serving, adorn the pie with billowy whipped cream, creating decorative swirls or peaks across the surface.
- Embellish with mini marshmallows, delicate chocolate shavings, or playful sprinkles to enhance visual appeal and provide delightful textural contrast.
Notes
- Enhance the crust’s flavor by using chocolate graham crackers or adding a pinch of cinnamon to the cookie crumbs for depth.
- Ensure a stable crust by pressing the mixture firmly and evenly, creating a compact base that holds together when sliced.
- Prevent air bubbles in the filling by folding the whipped cream gently and using a spatula with smooth, deliberate motions.
- Customize the pie for dietary needs by using gluten-free cookie crumbs, dairy-free whipped topping, and sugar-free pudding mix for alternative versions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks, Drinks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg