Chocolate Cream Pie With Oreo Crust Recipe (2024)

By Samantha Seneviratne

Chocolate Cream Pie With Oreo Crust Recipe (1)

Total Time
35 minutes, plus chilling
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Chocolate wafers may be standard, but a buttery Oreo crumb crust is an even better base for this chocolate cream pie. A store-bought cookie crust filled with from-scratch custard is the perfect combination of simple and sophisticated, with a bit of nostalgia for good measure. Depending on the size of your pie plate, you may have some custard left over after filling the crust: It’s a perfect baker’s treat.

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Ingredients

Yield:8 to 10 servings

    For the Crust

    • 2cups/270 grams Oreo crumbs (from about 24 standard-sized Oreos)
    • 4tablespoons/57 grams unsalted butter (½ stick), melted
    • ½teaspoon kosher salt

    For the Custard

    • ½cup/100 grams granulated sugar
    • 3tablespoons cornstarch
    • 2tablespoons cocoa powder
    • ¾teaspoons kosher salt
    • 3cups/720 milliliters whole milk
    • 6large egg yolks
    • 8ounces/225 grams semisweet bar chocolate, finely chopped
    • 2tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
    • 1teaspoon vanilla extract

    For the Topping

    • 1cup/240 milliliters heavy cream
    • 1tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
    • Crushed Oreos, for garnish (optional)

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Nutritional analysis per serving (10 servings)

510 calories; 33 grams fat; 18 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 11 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 52 grams carbohydrates; 3 grams dietary fiber; 39 grams sugars; 7 grams protein; 388 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Chocolate Cream Pie With Oreo Crust Recipe (2)

Preparation

  1. Step

    1

    Heat oven to 350 degrees. Add Oreos to the bowl of a food processor and process until fine crumbs form. Add melted butter and salt, and process until crumbs are evenly moistened. Tip mixture out into a 9-inch pie plate, and press crumbs evenly into bottom and sides of pan. Bake until crust is fragrant and set, about 12 minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool.

  2. Set a fine mesh sieve over a medium bowl. In a medium saucepan, whisk together granulated sugar, cornstarch, cocoa powder and salt. Pouring just a little at first, whisk the milk into the sugar mixture until you have a smooth paste. Gradually add remaining milk, whisking constantly. Whisk in egg yolks. Cook mixture over medium heat, whisking constantly, until it has thickened and just come up to a low boil, about 8 to 9 minutes. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.

  3. Step

    3

    Pour custard through sieve, pushing it through with a rubber spatula. Discard any solids. Stir in chocolate, butter and vanilla, and let it stand for 1 minute. Stir until smooth. Pour mixture into prepared crust. Let cool slightly, then cover loosely with plastic wrap and chill until firm, at least 6 hours.

  4. Step

    4

    To serve, whip cream and confectioners’ sugar until soft peaks form. Top with whipped cream and sprinkle with crushed Oreos, if using.

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Ellen Smart

Do we include the Oreo filling when we make the crumbs? Or twist the cookies apart and remove it, either the way we usually do (!) or with a knife?

Stuart Pologe

Use the whole cookie.

ML

Don’t bother straining filling through a sieve...just whisk constantly. To lighten filling, substitute 1/4 milk with strong brewed coffee, cooled...a great adult dessert, small slices are plenty.

John

Made this dairy and egg free for my kid. Subbed non-dairy milk for the whole milk; 1 1/2 cups silken tofu for the egg yolks; and coconut oil on a one-to-one ratio for the butter. Custard took maybe five minutes longer to come together over medium-high heat. For the whipped cream, refrigerated a can of coconut milk overnight, skimmed the cream off the top and mixed it as directed. And who doesn't love anything with two sleeves of Oreos as a crust?

Kristi

When you separate the egg yolk from the white, just pick the chalazae (the white strands that hold the yolk in place inside the egg) off of the yolk with your fingers. When I do this, I never have to strain the end-cooked product (puddings, creme brûlée, custards, etc.). Saves time; straining is a pain.

Luther

This was awesome! Great deep chocolate, rich flavor. You will definitely need to use a sieve as part of the preparation process. Served this at Thanksgiving, which raised some eyebrows, but was a major hit. It does need a deep dish pie pan. You should make this at least 8 hours before planning to serve. Even better a day ahead.

hope

Add 1/4 sour cream to the whipped cream to add an emulsifier. It imparts no flavor and keeps thr topping from separating if leftover pie is kept in the fridge a day or two.

Mike

Gotta remove the middle the only way one should - with one's teeth!;-)

Susan

Used the whole oreo for the crust and chopped up 70% dark chocolate for the filling. This was just a perfect birthday pie! It will be made again (and again).

Danielle

I found I needed the sieve. I whisked constantly, but it wasn't until I used the sieve that I realized how much sediment there was. It wasn't a whole lot, but was still very surprised as I wouldn't have seen it without using the sieve.You must be a superior whisker!

Antonette

Made it for my husband and he loved it. Made it again for a dinner party tonight and I think guests will enjoy it. Make sure to make it a day ahead, it is much better fully chilled. I make the crust and filling the day ahead, put it in the fridge, and then put the whipped cream on top the day that I want to serve it. I didn't want the whipped cream to melt if the filling was still warm. Will definitely make again and again.

Lin

This pie is amazing. Two tips: (1) a sieve is not needed, just wisk well as directed; and (2) I added creme fraiche to the heavy whipping cream to create the topping which cut the sweetness and was a great texture.

jules

This is a great recipe. Something to consider: the pie filling will end up tasting exactly like whatever brand of chocolate you use. This time I used Ghirardelli because it's all the grocery store had for baking chocolate, but next time I'll seek out a different kind (probably something a little higher-end) because I don't love the taste of Ghirardelli chocolate.Sprinkle some cocoa powder on top instead of oreos - helps elevate it a little bit :

BaltimoreBrian

Delicious - don't skimp on ingredients. Use good quality chocolate (I used Green and Black's) and good quality vanilla. Use the whole oreo, the frosting helps to bind it together and adds oreo flavor. Weighing in on the sieve debate - definitely needed it.

Gale

Used the whole cookie and it was great...rich, sweet,buttery texture.

CarolineL

This is the second weekend in a row that we’ve made this - freakin phenomenal! FYI for my fellow celiac households - I used gluten free Oreos for the crust and it turned out great!

NEA

Added espresso powder to the whipped cream and served it dolloped on top as it was served. Also, used bittersweet chocolate bc it was all I had. Delicious.

Duane

Ok, dumb question; why do you need unsalted butter if you are adding salt to it? Tell me bakers!

Anna

Fabulous. Used a deep dish. Added 1/4 cup of sour cream (and an extra two tablespoons of sugar—see Stella Parks) to the whipped cream once it thickened up and it was very stable with no weeping when stored in the fridge for the hours before it DISAPPEARED. Melted the chocolate and butter together to make incorporation into custard easier. Not too sweet. Great, great recipe.

Kelly Valceanu

I used arrowroot instead of cornstarch and added another egg yolk and it came out great. Oh, i made it without the crust, so I guess it was like a pudding then.

Erica V.

I have made this several times. For the crust I do remove the filling from the Oreo, and then have to add about an extra tablespoon of butter. I have never sieved the custard and it has always been perfectly smooth. Realized I have everything but the Oreos today and made just the filling which we’ll have tonight with whipped cream. I’m already excited. This truly is the perfect, indulgent and decadent chocolate dessert. And so easy. Tried it today with semi and bittersweet chocolate.

Cathy

This was sort of a disappointment, unfortunately, but maybe I don't like Oreos as much as I used to. The filling was a little too sweet (I just used Ghirardelli semisweet chocolate) and a touch boring. I'm wondering if a little more salt would have helped (I used Diamond Crystal) and perhaps a higher quality bittersweet chocolate. Everything set fine and the recipe was well-written.

SEI

Absolutely fantastic, definite go to!

bee

this was my first ever from scratch custard and it turned out perfect! easy to follow instructions and it tastes great. I do think that the filling combined with the crust is just a bit too rich for me and in the future I would absolutely make the filling again but do a basic flaky pie crust instead of the oreo and maybe just crumble some Oreos on top at the end instead.also I made this with the cheapest possible ingredients (Aldi’s for everything) and it still tasted great, imo.

Frodo

This is a great recipe. If you’d like to save time, you can buy a premade chocolate crust or a nut crust. You can adjust the bitterness by varying the percent cacao you use.Add meringue powder to you whipped cream to help stabilize it.

jenny kimen

This is a delicious dessert. I made this for thanksgiving and brought to my daughter’s home. I added whipped cream and crumbled Oreos on top when I served. Really good and pretty easy for my first chocolate cream pie. The crust is so yummy and chocolate cream is decadent. Everyone loved it!!

Kristen

Just a note that the 8-9 minute estimate for whisking for me ended up being 20 minutes until the custard thickened. Perhaps because I used cold milk and eggs - but all turned out beautifully! I made the day before Christmas and think that helped it set.

Susan

I've never made custard or anything like this and the instructions were a bit intimidating. But my family absolutely loves store-bought chocolate cream pie so... After 12 minutes my "custard" was still soupy so I turned up the heat and kept at it, eventually feeling resistance on the whisk. It still took another 5 or so minutes to get to a pudding consistency but it got there. Be patient! It was soooo worth it.

ScarlettBaroness

Will using Dutch cocoa powder cause an issue?

Emery

have made it 3 times. Liked it better with a bittersweet bar chocolate

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Chocolate Cream Pie With Oreo Crust Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is Oreo pie crust made of? ›

This is the best Oreo pie crust recipe, and you won't believe how simple it is to make! All you need is regular Oreos and melted butter. Blitz the cookies in a food processor, combine the crumbs with melted butter, press the mixture into a pie pan, and you're done! It is seriously that simple.

How long does chocolate cream pie last in the refrigerator? ›

How Long Does Chocolate Cream Pie Last? Chocolate Cream Pie will keep for 2-4 days, covered in the fridge. The crust continues to soften every day that it is stored and the filling can begin to weep at 4 days.

What is cookies and cream pie made of? ›

Made from only 6 ingredients including cream cheese, heavy cream, and Oreo cookies, this simple pie is mostly no-bake and sets up in the refrigerator. It tastes like the filling of an Oreo and I guarantee you won't be able to put your fork down!

Does chocolate pie freeze well? ›

The short answer is yes, pies can be frozen! Many types of pies can be frozen and thawed, or frozen raw and baked fresh. Pro tip - both of the pies we sell in our online store, Bourbon Pecan Pie and Sea Salt Chocolate Chess Pie, freeze and thaw very well!

What happened to the Oreo pie crust? ›

reply! crust was discontinued. stopped making them. packages of Oreos.

What are the 3 main ingredients in Oreos? ›

They're mostly sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt. The filling is a mixture of cornstarch, soy lecithin, corn syrup and vanillin. So, yeah, they contain chocolate, in the form of cocoa powder.

Can you leave a chocolate cream pie out overnight? ›

Pumpkin, cream, chiffon, or custard-based pies should not be out of the refrigerator for more than two hours. "Keep in mind, custard and cream-based pies often do not freeze well," adds Peterson.

Does chocolate cream pie go bad? ›

It's safe for seven days. It's “good” for about 3 days. It's AMAZING for 1–2 days. The reason it changes is because the moisture from the filling and the coolness in the refrigerator start changing the pie crust.

Can you eat a pie 5 days out of date? ›

If the crust is mushy, it's pretty unpalatable, so, you wouldn't want to eat it, and that happens before it becomes otherwise bad to eat. If food has gone bad, it gives you diarrhea. Usually little more than that. Your pie can't really expire, it doesn't have an expiration date.

Why is it called crack pie? ›

Crack Pie — the trademarked name for the chain's buttery, sugary pie — will now become Milk Bar Pie. Get the Eat Voraciously newsletter for delicious dinner inspiration, delivered straight to your inbox. The name was a reference to crack cocaine — the gag being that the pie was just as addictive as the drug.

Why is it no longer called crack pie? ›

Name change

Some food writers and others have criticized naming foods including Crack Pie after addictive substances as insensitive and offensive. In May 2019, Devra First of the Boston Globe criticized the name in a column for making light of addiction by alluding to the addictiveness of crack cocaine.

What is a chocolate cream pie made of? ›

It's made with sugar, a little cornstarch, whole milk, egg yolks, vanilla, butter, and the star of the show, bittersweet chocolate. You make the filling on your stovetop and pour it into the baked (and cooled) pie crust.

Does chocolate cream pie need to be refrigerated? ›

Do Refrigerate Anything Topped With Cream. You should refrigerate any kind of pie with whipped toppings. 1 "If it's not refrigerated, it will begin to wilt, sweat, and spoil," explained Stephens and Wickenden.

What pies should not be frozen? ›

On the flip side, already-baked pies that are then frozen won't have the same crispy, flaky crust as pre-freeze, but in my experience they are still delicious, especially when reheated in the oven and/or served a la mode. Most cream, custard and meringue pies do not hold up well to freezing.

Can you prepare a pie the night before? ›

If made ahead without baking, the pastry crust can become too wet and end up soggy after baking. The best way to make your apple pie in advance? Bake the pie completely, then chill it overnight, allowing the pie to sit at room temperature for at least an hour before serving.

What company makes Oreo pie crust? ›

Our mission at Mondelēz International is to create more moments of joy and build the best snacking company in the world by growing our people, growing our business and growing our impact on the world around us.

What is pie crust made of? ›

On paper, classic pie dough is a mind-bogglingly simple recipe. Combine flour with a bit of salt and sugar, cut in some butter, lard, and/or shortening, then add just enough cold water to get it to come together into a disk. Roll it out and bake. That's it.

What is frozen pie crust made of? ›

Ingredients. Ingredients: Enriched Wheat Flour (wheat flour, niacin, iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), Lard and Hydrogenated Lard with BHA and BHT Added to Protect Flavor, Water, Sugar. Contains 2% or less of: Salt, Baking Soda, Sodium Metabisulfite (preservative), Yellow 5, Yellow 6.

What does pie crust contain? ›

All you need are 5 easy ingredients to make pie crust — flour, butter, salt, sugar (optional) and ice water — plus about 15 minutes of active prep time if you would like to make this recipe completely by hand. (Or less than 10 if you happen to own a food processor, which makes this recipe even easier.)

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