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Make-Ahead Christmas Chocolate Cream Pie

A decadent slice of Christmas chocolate cream pie featuring a thick chocolate layer and tall whipped cream topping with chocolate shavings.
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A rich, no-fail chocolate cream pie with an Oreo crust, perfect for your holiday dessert table. Prepare it ahead of time for easy Christmas serving.

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, lightly beaten
  • 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 garnish

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 whole milk until smooth.
  3. Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens significantly and comes to a boil. Boil for one minute, still stirring. Remove from heat.
  4. In a separate small bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Temper the yolks by slowly whisking about one cup of the hot chocolate mixture into the yolks.
  5. Pour the tempered yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining chocolate mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture returns to a boil and thickens again. Cook for one minute more.
  6. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the butter and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until the butter melts completely.
  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 until completely cold.
  8. Prepare the whipped cream topping: In a large bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
  9. Spread or pipe the whipped cream evenly over the chilled chocolate filling.
  10. Garnish the top with chocolate curls or holiday sprinkles before serving.

Notes

  • You can make the chocolate filling and crust one day ahead. Keep it covered in the refrigerator.
  • Add the whipped cream topping no more than 4 hours before you plan to serve the pie for the best texture.
  • For a festive look, use red and green holiday sprinkles.

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