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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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.

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

Ben

* Made this with a home made chocolate crust from momof*cku (google the chocolate crust for banana cream pie).* Used Guittard 'Black' Cocoa Powder for the crumbs, Valrhona powder for cream and Valrhona Araguani 72% Chocolate.* Added 1/2 tsp expresso powder to the cream for an intense chocolate flavor* Increased sugar by 10 g d* Did not pre-bake crust. Chilled it and chilled the cream before adding to the crust.

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FAQs

Why is my chocolate cream pie runny? ›

If you use Graham crackers, you'll use 12 whole sheets, 6 tablespoons butter and ¼ cup granulated sugar. Why is my chocolate cream pie runny? If your chocolate pie is runny, it's likely the filling wasn't cooked long enough to coagulate.

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!

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

How long is chocolate pie good for? It'll stay good for about three days in the fridge, covered in plastic wrap.

What is a creme pie? ›

A cream pie, crème pie, or creme pie is a type of pie filled with a rich custard or pudding that is made from milk, cream, sugar, wheat flour, and eggs and typically topped with whipped cream. Cream pie. A slice of coconut cream pie topped with whipped cream and toasted coconut.

How do you keep a cream pie crust from getting soggy? ›

Sprinkle dried breadcrumbs or crushed cornflakes, or other types of cereal, on the bottom crust before filling and baking in the oven. The layer will absorb moisture and prevent the filling from turning the crust soggy.

How do you keep a chocolate pie from weeping? ›

Beat a mixture of thickened cornstarch and water into the egg whites to bind and stabilize the liquid in the meringue (and keep it from seeping out). Cook the filling for the full 2 minutes on the stove top so the cornstarch thickens completely and doesn't start breaking down and "leaking" during chilling.

Did Nabisco discontinue Oreo pie crust? ›

The Oreo pie crust was discontinued.

What is the white stuff in Oreos called? ›

You may have noticed that any time that filling is mentioned on Oreo packaging, it's called “creme.” This is no typo. Technically, the creamy filling inside an Oreo is not cream at all: The recipe used actually contains no dairy; as such, the FDA prohibits Nabisco from labeling the product as “cream.”

How many Oreos to make 1 cup of crumbs? ›

If a recipe calls for 1 cup Oreo crumbs, you need 11 standard-size Oreos to yield 1 cup, or about 125g, of crumbs (packed).

Is it OK to leave chocolate pie out overnight? ›

If a pie contains eggs or dairy products, it should be stored in the refrigerator and not left out at room temperature for more than two hours. Pies that do not contain dairy products, such as fruit pies can be stored, loosely covered at room temperature for up to two days.

Can I eat 5 day old pie? ›

Apple and other fruit pies will last at room temperature for up to two days, then in the fridge for two more. Pumpkin, custard, or other egg/dairy-based pies can be stored in the fridge for up to four days. Pie dough will last for two to three days in the fridge, or up to three months in the freezer.

Can you freeze a chocolate pie? ›

FREEZING PIES TO ENJOY LATER

Wrap entire pie tightly with plastic wrap and place in freezer. The pie is soft, so don't place anything on top of it. When ready to enjoy, unwrap pie. Place in refrigerator.

Why is it called Crack Pie? ›

Actually, this pie got its name simply because it's addictive like crack (yes!); and then it landed on our table.

Why is it no longer called Crack Pie? ›

“Our mission, after all, is to spread joy and inspire celebration. The name Crack Pie falls short of this mission,” the letter said. “The old name was getting in the way of letting the gooey, buttery slice bring happiness— my only goal in creating the thing in the first place.”

What is penguin pie? ›

Penguin Pie – Smoked Haddock, Potatoes, Cheese & Onion Sauce | Brockleby's.

How do you fix a chocolate pie that didn't set? ›

It sounds like your chocolate pudding pie might need a bit more thickening. This can happen if the pudding didn't cook long enough or if it didn't set properly. Make sure to let it cool completely in the fridge to firm up. If it's still runny, you might need to add a bit more cornstarch or a thickener next time.

Why is my cream pie watery? ›

Here's what I learned…that happens as a result of not cooking the custard long enough. Eggs are typically the main thickeners in custard and when cooked, the proteins in the eggs get thicker.

Why isn't my chocolate pie thickening? ›

Why Is My Chocolate Pie Runny? If your filing didn't set, it probably means that you didn't cook the filling long enough. Cornstarch needs to be heated in order to activate its thickening properties.

Why is my cream pie not setting? ›

It may not have set properly if the custard wasn't cooked long enough or if it wasn't chilled adequately. Ensure you follow the recipe's instructions for both cooking and chilling times, and consider refrigerating the pie for a longer period if needed.

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