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Make Ahead Christmas Chocolate Cream Pie

A decadent slice of Christmas chocolate cream pie featuring a thick chocolate filling, whipped cream topping, and chocolate shavings.
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A rich, no-fail chocolate cream pie with an Oreo crust, perfect for your holiday dessert table and easy to prepare in advance.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pre-made 9-inch Oreo cookie crust
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Chocolate curls or holiday sprinkles for topping

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chocolate filling: In a medium saucepan, whisk together the granulated sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt.
  2. Gradually whisk in the cold milk until smooth.
  3. Place the saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens significantly and comes to a boil. Boil for 1 minute, still stirring. Remove from heat.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks lightly. Temper the yolks by slowly whisking about 1 cup of the hot chocolate mixture into the yolks.
  5. Pour the tempered yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining hot chocolate mixture. Return to medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes until the mixture thickens again. Do not boil.
  6. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
  7. Pour the hot chocolate filling into the Oreo crust. Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the filling to prevent a skin from forming. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, until completely cold.
  8. Prepare the whipped cream topping: In a large bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
  9. Spread or pipe the whipped cream over the chilled chocolate filling.
  10. Decorate the top with chocolate curls or holiday sprinkles before serving. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

Notes

  • You can make this pie completely one day ahead of your Christmas gathering. The chilling time is essential for the filling to set properly.
  • For a festive look, use green and red holiday sprinkles on top of the whipped cream.
  • If you prefer a homemade crust, use 1 1/2 cups of finely crushed Oreo cookies mixed with 6 tablespoons of melted butter, pressed into a 9-inch pie plate, and baked for 10 minutes at 350°F before cooling completely.

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