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Chocolate Cream Pie

A delightful chocolate cream pie with layers of silky pudding, airy mousse, and fluffy whipped topping, perfect for sharing with family and friends.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pudding Layer
  • 5.85 ounces instant chocolate pudding
  • 2 cups 2 percent milk as called for on pudding box
Pie Crust and Toppings
  • 1 9-inch pre-made graham cracker pie crust
  • 8 ounces whipped cream thawed
  • 1 regular sized Hershey's Chocolate Bar for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the instant chocolate pudding mix with cold 2 percent milk, following the measurements on the pudding package. Use a hand mixer or whisk to beat the mixture for about 2 minutes until it thickens. Let it sit for 5 minutes to set fully.
  2. Pour slightly less than half of the prepared pudding into the graham cracker crust and spread it evenly.
  3. In the remaining pudding, fold in one half of the thawed whipped topping to create a lighter mousse. Spread this mousse layer over the first pudding layer, smoothing it out.
  4. Spread the remaining whipped topping over the mousse layer for a fluffy finish.
  5. Shave the Hershey's chocolate bar to create curls and sprinkle them over the top.
  6. Refrigerate the pie for 1 hour or more, ideally overnight, to allow it to thicken.

Notes

For the best texture, use cold milk and a chilled bowl when whipping the pudding. For neat slices, slice with a warm knife.