Chocolate pudding pie is an easy no bake dessert to make for any occasion!

This easy chocolate pie with pudding is thick and fluffy, and can be made with a graham cracker or oreo crust. Plus, it’s only 8 ingredients and takes 20 minutes to prep.

slice of chocolate pudding pie on white plate on white background

Why You’ll Love It

  • 8 ingredients
  • 20 minutes to prep
  • no bake dessert
  • thick and fluffy
  • can be made with a graham cracker pie crust, store-bought crust or oreo pie crust

Pudding pie is an old fashion recipe that has been around for a while! There’s many different ways to make it, including from scratch, but I think the best way to make it is to use a box of instant pudding mix.

This easy chocolate pudding pie is a family favorite and gets rave reviews. This is an easy dessert to make for special occasions, you won’t be able to get enough of this chocolate cream pie recipe!

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Many recipes use cold milk, however, I found that using heavy whipping cream created a pie that was thicker, stable, and more mousse like! It’s the perfect creamy chocolate pie for true chocolate addicts!

If you have a stand mixer, this is a great time to use it because when you beat the pudding mix and heavy cream together, the mixture will be very thick. Once you add in the cool whip, the mixture will become more creamy and fluffy. 

You can use a hand mixer and large bowl as well to make the chocolate pudding filling.

What You’ll Need

Scroll down for the full ingredient list and instructions.

  • instant chocolate pudding mix
  • heavy cream
  • cool whip
  • graham cracker crumbs
  • brown sugar
  • butter

How to Make Chocolate Pie with Pudding

Graham cracker crust

In a blender or food processor, pulse the graham crackers into crumbs.

Combine with brown sugar and melted butter.

Press the mixture into the pie pan using the bottom of a measuring cup.

packing graham cracker pie crust into pie plate with metal measuring cup

Chocolate pudding filling

Combine. Beat the pudding mix and heavy cream together. The mixture will be extremely thick. If you have a stand mixer, this is a great time to use it! Image 1 on the collage above.

Cool whip. Gently beat in the cool whip. Once you add in the cool whip, the mixture will become more creamy and fluffy. Image 2 on the collage above. 

Top. Spread the filling over the buttery graham cracker crust or oreo cookie crust, if using.

Whipped cream topping

Prep. Before serving the pie – place a metal or glass mixing bowl and beaters in the freezer for 15 minutes.

Beat. Remove the bowl from the freezer. Add the heavy cream, powdered sugar and vanilla extract and beat with an electric mixer for 4-5 minutes, or until stiff peaks form / it’s scoop-able with a spoon and holds its shape.

Assemble. Spoon onto the pie and top with chocolate shavings. I used a Hershey’s Chocolate Bar and a potato peeler to make chocolate shavings.

How to Store No Bake Pie

This pie needs to be refrigerated. It can also be frozen for a frozen dessert pie! Be sure to cover the pie with plastic wrap to keep it fresh. 

Peanut butter pie, oreo pudding pie, and peanut butter cup chocolate pie are all no bake recipes that you can serve with chocolate pudding pie!

Time Required

  • 4 minutes to make the crust 
  • 5 minutes to make the chocolate filling
  • 5 minutes to make whipped cream topping
  • 4-8 hours to chill in the fridge 
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Gluten Free Chocolate Pie

It is really easy to make this chocolate pie with pudding gluten free by using gluten free oreos for the crust. All of the other ingredients in the recipe are naturally gluten free!

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Swap the Graham Cracker Crust for Oreo Crust

If you prefer an oreo pie crust, here’s our recipe!

  • 1 package oreos (14.3 oz) 
  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted melted butter

Blend the oreos until they are crumbs, combine with the butter and press into the pie pan. 

Pro Tips

  • The chocolate filling is VERY thick when mixing it. If you have a stand mixer, this is a great time to use it! 
  • Use a sharp, skinny knife to cut the pie into pieces. 
  • Be sure to use two 3.4 oz (or 3.9) boxes, not the large 5.1 or 5.9 boxes. 
slice of chocolate pudding pie with chocolate shavings on white plate on white background

Can I substitute the cool whip?

If you don’t want to use cool whip, you can substitute 8 oz of homemade whipped cream, which is also equal to 3 cups.

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Chocolate Pudding Pie

4.13 from 336 ratings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Additional Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
Yield: 12 servings
Chocolate pudding pie is an easy no bake dessert to make for any occasion! This chocolate pie with pudding is thick and fluffy, and can be made with a graham cracker or oreo crust. Plus, it’s only 8 ingredients and takes 20 minutes to prep.

Ingredients

Crust

  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs, about 9 graham crackers
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 6 tbsp unsalted melted butter, 3/4 stick

Filling

  • 2 boxes instant chocolate pudding mix, 3.4 oz (or 3.9) boxes, not the large 5.1 or 5.9 boxes
  • 3 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 container cool whip, 8 oz thawed

Topping

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

CRUST

  • In a large bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar and melted butter. Press this mixture evenly into a 9 or 10 inch pie pan. Use the bottom of a measuring cup to pack the crust down. Place the crust in the fridge to chill until ready to fill.

FILLING

  • In a stand mixer or large mixing bowl, combine the pudding mix and heavy cream with an electric mixer until well blended. You will NOT prepare the pudding mix as directed on the box. If you have a stand mixer, this is a great time to use it because when you beat the pudding mix and heavy cream together, the mixture will be very thick. 
  • Add the cool whip and mix on low until combined. Spread this mixture over the crust. Once you add in the cool whip, the mixture will become more creamy and fluffy.  Cover the pie pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4-8 hours. 

Topping

  • Before serving the pie – place a metal or glass mixing bowl and beaters in the freezer for 15 minutes.
  • Remove the bowl from the freezer. Add the heavy cream, powdered sugar and vanilla extract and beat with an electric mixer for 4-5 minutes, or until stiff peaks form / it’s scoop-able with a spoon and holds its shape.
  • Spoon onto the pie and top with chocolate shavings. 
Cuisine: American
Course: Dessert
Author: Beth
Calories: 485kcal, Carbohydrates: 36g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 37g, Saturated Fat: 23g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 11g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 127mg, Sodium: 344mg, Potassium: 145mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 23g, Vitamin A: 1374IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 88mg, Iron: 1mg
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