Your recipe looks pretty simple and delicious though! The pie still turned out great! Evenly spread the pudding mixture into the prepared graham cracker crust. So delicious! I love seeing all the goodness you are whipping up in your kitchens! Thank you! I made it in a stand mixer, so it was beat well enough. Now you’re ready to turn this crust into pie! I’ve let it setup for a day and still can’t get it to firm up completely. After it cools, the pudding is added. Oops, sorry, yes I meant cornstarch! UPDATE: I had the weight of cocoa powder in the recipe incorrect (sorry! I thought for sure that was why it wasn’t smooth enough. Will it hold in fridge…with all layers…for a day or so? This throwback to the 70’s dessert is a fun choice for parties and potlucks. It’s not as good as real pudding, but it’s #2.” I asked her what real pudding was. Updated November 2020. I meant with the final layer added. I thought this was good but a little heavy -thick/dense. Enjoy! Required fields are marked *. “It’s so chocolatey! This pie is delicious! I like to add the whipped cream right before serving so it doesn’t get weepy/liquidy. I know, Bet! Apparently only 1 kid brought in a homemade pie and the rest were store bought! Seriously to die for! Cool on a wire rack. I’d say this one just because it’s new but both are delicious. I’m wondering, can it be frozen? The name is what drew me to it of course! Thank you so much for this awesome recipe, definitely a keeper. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I may or may not have had this for breakfast the day after Thanksgiving. Mar 31, 2021 - if you want to join this board, leave a comment on www.shareyourcrafts.net (be sure to include your Pinterest name) and thanks! —Doris Morgan, Verona, Mississippi It can be made 1-2 days in advance (the crust will soften the longer it’s refrigerated). I cut into it and the consistency was too loose to stay together in any sort of pie form. Do I bake my crust then add my cheese cake mix and bake it again with the crust on top? After searching recipes, I’ve  decided on yours. And the last change I saw for the cocoa powder was .75, is that still correct? + freezing. 🙂. Add the remaining sugar and vanilla until well … Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly. To freeze: prepare the crust and do not bake it.  Cover it well and freeze for 2-3 months.  Allow to thaw completely before using. Simple, decadent, delicious! Have you made this with Dutch Process cocoa? Bake for 10 minutes. Thoughts? This chocolate cream pudding pie is a bit creamier and lighter (the pudding layer) – still chocolatey, just not as rich and dense. The lovely pudding layers feature a yummy combination of vanilla, chocolate and butterscotch. Could I use bittersweet chocolate instead for more of a dark chocolate flavor? There isn’t any cream of tartar in this recipe – did you mean cornstarch?  I am aging myself but always loved the French silk pies at Bakers Square when I was little. Lemon Shortbread Cheesecake is the Cakes/Pies/Cupcakes category winner of the 2015 National Girl Scout Cookie Recipe Contest Sponsored by Taste of Home®. I’m having a hard time deciding which one to make! Thank you for sharing!! Your email address will not be published. And it wasn’t until afterward that I realized that for a 5th grade class I probably could have used a box of pudding. Continue to whisk as the mixture comes to a boil and large bubbles break across the surface and the mixture has thickened. Smooth and creamy chocolate layered with sweet, vanilla whipped cream is the perfect dessert. Higher fat milk will help, but you could also cut the milk down to 2 1/2 cups and see if that helps. Graham cracker crumbs are sprinkled over the topping. I subbed in GF graham crackers, but otherwise I followed the recipe exactly. I suggest flavoring the milk per this recipe and finding a good vanilla pudding recipe to make with the flavored milk ad add toasted nuts. Thanks, Mel, for always providing the best recipes that make me look good. Hi Mel! Refrigerate until chilled and set up (2-3 hours). Add the milk and whisk to combine. For the pudding layer, in a medium saucepan, whisk together the cocoa powder, brown sugar, cornstarch and salt. It was lighter (i am sure not calorie-wise!!). Can I make this in mini Tarlet format? Real bananas and vanilla cookies fill the cheesecake, which all sits on a vanilla cookie crust and topped with fluffy whipped cream, more cookies and caramel! Yes, bittersweet chocolate works great! See more ideas about dessert recipes, recipes, desserts. 1. Sorry I should have verified. Made this for Thanksgiving and everyone raved about it. The filling will set up and be more firm, but with a little work, you could still spread it in the pie crust. Thank you for sharing your time, talents and resources with all of us. It can be made 1-2 days in advance (the crust will soften the longer it’s refrigerated). And Mel, you are just the best. Thank you for keeping my pudding loving heart happy! We always make your banoffee pie for Thanksgiving. Then we topped it with a crushed candy cane. I’m a little confused. 🙂. I was all set with the pretzel crust chocolate pie and then this posted! Any advice? If you had to choose, which should I take to Thanksgiving? 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (7 ounces, about 13 rectangle graham crackers), 6 tablespoons butter, melted (add a pinch of salt to the mixture if using unsalted butter), 3 tablespoons cocoa powder (about .75 ounces), 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips.  I’ve made this pie at least 10 times now. Obviously, it’s still delicious and we don’t mind , but any tips?Â. Lets just say, this made my thanksgiving everything!! Hi Sara – try whipping the cream cheese on it’s own before adding the cream/sugar and get it light and fluffy and smooth. This lovely graham cracker crust has two secret ingredients: non-fat plain yogurt and cocoa. 1 package (9 ounces) Girl Scout Shortbread/Trefoils® cookies … Mel! Good luck! It was too loose otherwise. I increased butter to 8tbsp. Came out great!!! Required fields are marked *, Copyright © 2010-2021 | Contact Me | Privacy Policy. Could regular sugar be substituted for the brown sugar? . My diabetic MIL usually asks for a chocolate cream pie made with sugar free pudding mix, but this looks so much better! But this isn’t from scratch, how can i make this without buying graham crackers? I don’t mind the dark richness, but you can bump up the sugar 1/4 cup if you would like. You have made such a difference in so many lives! Pretty much any crunchy thing that’s cookie or cracker-like can work in as a pie crust. I love both pies, but I probably slightly prefer this one. It should be more like .75 ounces or thereabouts. I loved this so, so, so much! I'm Mel! Ah, that’s a tough question! 🙂. This was a hit at Thanksgiving yesterday!! Most recipes call for 8 or 9 Graham crackers for a pie. Is it okay to substitute flour instead? The flavor of this pie was absolutely amazing! I have partnered on with Nellie’s Free Range … 5. It was the first one gone at our Thanksgiving this year, too! I used regular cream cheese- not fat free. Next time I’ll try cutting back and see if that helps. Yes, but depending on the size of your spring form pan you may want to double the crust recipe! I think the oz measurement for the cocoa powder is off, though – maybe more like .5 oz? Created by: Rosalia Roger. I was actually (no lie) daydreaming about a chocolate pudding pie for Thanksgiving and was planning to look through your recipes to get me one. Last year I decided to try this for Thanksgiving even though I usually only make 3 pies none of them chocolate (and the family wouldn’t let me drop one of the other pies). I made this for Thanksgiving this year and family while visiting our daughter and family. I haven’t tried freezing this so I’m not entirely sure, Joyce, I’m sorry! Using a rubber spatula, gently fold this mixture into the chilled chocolate pudding until combined. I was browsing my Grandma’s old church cookbook and came across this recipe. Stir in Cool Whip. Someone wanted me to make a chocolate meringue pie for them.  Followed the directions exactly and the result was beautiful. Wow. You only need three ingredients including graham crackers, butter and sugar, and a pan to press the mixture into. Unlike other graham cracker crusts, this one wont fall apart! This is one of our family favorites and I always get asked for the recipe. 2. I am so glad he loves it, and the rest of the family loves it too! Pour crumb mixture into an 8" - 9.5" pie pan and use the back of a measuring spoon to press it firmly in the bottom of the pan and a little bit up the sides of the pan. You want the plastic wrap to lay directly on the surface of the pudding so it doesn’t form a skin on top. Now, Master 5 More … To make ahead: Graham cracker crust is a great make ahead recipe.  I often prep the crust 1-2 days ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator until ready to use. Baked graham cracker crust:Baking allows for the butter and sugar to bind to the point that the crust is sure to hold together.  I find that baked graham cracker crusts yield the best result. Ok, so my cream cheese mixture had little lumps that I didn’t notice until I folded it into the pudding mixture 🙁 It now looks like chocolate pudding with white chunks throughout it. I originally shared this recipe July 2018. The mixture gets pressed into a 9-inch pie dish and baked for 10 minutes. I told everyone about your website and how great everything you post is. Thank you! Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a small bowl. Serve chilled. This pie is pure heaven! If’d like to bring it to a Thanksgiving dinner tomorrow evening? Thanks Mel, for making me feel like a rock-star when it comes to all things food! Yum! This is a peanut butter pie with pudding – so it’s so easy to make! Get This Recipe Tom Scherlitz Whisk together pudding mixes and milk until thick and creamy. Prep: 30 min. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases. I’m Lauren, a mom of four and lover of good food. 🙂 I covered it completely with the whipped cream, so you couldn’t even tell. Pour in melted butter and stir well to combine.  The butter is the key to ensuring you have a graham cracker crust that doesn’t fall apart! Although, maybe I’ll try that next time. Wondering if you have a preference over the chocolate pretzel pie or chocolate cream pudding pie? Have you ever had this problem? Worth a try though! 3. Wow!!!! I don’t make my graham crackers from scratch, but here’s recipe if you’d like to: https://www.dessertfortwo.com/homemade-graham-crackers/. been looking for a chocolate pudding pie that doesn’t incorporate a packet of pudding (+all the associated preservatives! Do I need to cook the crust if I’m using it for pudding pie? You only need three ingredients including graham crackers, butter and sugar, and a pan to press the mixture into. Thank you so much, Tom! Get the recipe here. It got a 10 out of 10 from my very fussy family… even with the little specks. It’s perfectly tender and can be used in any recipe that calls for a graham cracker crust. I was going to ask the exact same thing!! Instant Pudding – a small box (the 3.4 ounce size) – and you can use vanilla OR cheesecake flavor Haha, sorry?? I used chocolate graham crackers, too, because I feel like we can all be thankful for more chocolate 🙂. And while graham cracker pie crust is one of the easiest crusts to make, don’t forget that there is a whole world of other fun possibilities out there that are equally delicious. I live in Idaho with my husband, 5 kids, and selection of weird farm animals. Skim, 1%, 2%? I think everyone needs a from-scratch graham cracker crust … Plus, on Pi Day at school, my son convinced me to make this for his class. Could you use bittersweet chocolate in place of the semisweet chocolate? No-bake graham cracker crust: If you don’t want to (or cannot) bake the crust, you could chill it for several hours in the refrigerator, to the point that the butter becomes hard enough to hold the crust together. Or will unmolding be an issue? This pie is perfect for anyone who might not want to mess with a homemade pie crust (interjecting here to say the chocolate filling would be delicious in a prebaked traditional pie shell in case that is your thing). Can I make the filling a few days in advance and then assemble day of? I have both on hand for a change. I just noticed that there are no eggs in this pudding recipe, I’ve never made a cooked homemade pudding without eggs. Butterscotch Delight: Use two boxes of butterscotch pudding instead of chocolate pudding and replace the pecan topping with Heath toffee chips, shaved semisweet or milk chocolate, or chopped candy bars of your … Did you use light cream cheese, Amanda? If you use an Oreo crust, I’d lower the brown sugar to 2T as the Oreo crust makes it pretty sweet otherwise. This Christmas we experimented and made this into a Chocolate Peppermint Pie and it was amazing. oh man. These Banana Pudding Cheesecake Bars are irresistible!! This one needs 13. I like to add the whipped cream right before serving so it doesn’t get weepy/liquidy. My sister-in-law, a former high-end baker, also asked for the recipe.  Do you think the pudding will hold up in the oven for meringue to bake? Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. 🙂. The only thing I did differently was to use Dream Whip for the topping. Do you think this would keep for 24 hours in the fridge? I can’t say 100% since I haven’t tried it, but the pudding is pretty sturdy (after refrigerating) so I think it might work. I came across your website fairly recently, and have noticed a number of recipes with Graham cracker crusts. I am completely unexperienced using splenda in cooking/baking, Sarah, but because it isn’t baked, I think it probably stands a good chance of working (you might try googling to see if there are any other similar recipe that use splenda just to see if they work). Why have I not made this sooner? You’ll never buy a store-made graham cracker crust again, with this easy and delicious homemade Graham Cracker Crust recipe! It was very creamy! Would flour and cinnamon would do alright. Cupcakes, cakes and the best buttercream frosting recipes from the author of the "No-Bake Treats" cookbook. Here you’ll find easy recipes and weeknight meal ideas made with real ingredients, with step-by-step photos and videos. I made this pie today but have to admit I tweaked it just a little bit ( I do that a lot)I just added a little cocoa powder to the graham cracker crust. You want the plastic wrap to lay directly on the surface of the pudding so it doesn’t form a skin on top. Love this perfect to sit around and make fun family memories. Sorry! She tasted the pudding and gave it a thumbs up. Good change from the normal graham cracker crust. Thank you for sharing!  I was thinking of making this for thanksgiving this year. Chill until firm. What type of milk are you using? The first step is preparing the graham cracker crust, which is a combination of graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and butter. It was perfection and sooo delicious!! RATE and COMMENT below! ); the 3 tablespoons was listed as 1.75 ounces but it should be right around .75 ounces. Pour half the filling into graham cracker crust. 🙂, Well thank goodness my husband’s birthday is tomorrow and I have a reason to make this before next week! This is chilling in the fridge and I can’t wait to taste it all combined (since I can verify the goodness of that pudding, wowza). Scrape the pudding into a bowl and cover with plastic wrap pressed directly on the surface. Has anyone tried it? To bake the crust, place it in the oven at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes. Ribbon Pudding Pie Cool, smooth and creamy, this pretty pie is a slice of heaven for people with diabetes and anyone who likes an easy yet impressive dessert. thank you!! And it’s easy enough for bakers of all levels! Plus it’s so easy to make, and can be a no bake pie with simply substituting a graham cracker, or chocolate cookie pie crust. This pie was the first pie gone at Thanksgiving! I’ve made it with natural unsweetened and Dutch-process and it’s delicious both ways! Another reader alerted me to that and I realized I had put an extra 1 in there. I haven’t tried that, Elena, but it might work! Thanks Mel! You don't have to top this easy dessert with chocolate syrup, but you definitely should. Just three ingredients and 15 minutes to make a perfect tender crust.Â. Discover more than 800 easy dessert recipes! Milk: I've only ever used 2% or whole milk for this recipe. Well, followed the recipe exactly and my pie did not set up at all, it was a runny mess. Can’t wait to try making this pie, and looking forward to it not being with a box of pudding mix:)) Happy Thanksgiving. I just ran across this recipe and it sounds delicious! Thanks so much! Your blog (and instagram) are wonderful!!! Vanilla Wafer Crust: Replace the graham cracker crumbs with 2 cups of finely crushed vanilla wafers.  He said it was the best he had to ever had and told me to not lose the recipe. A banana blondie crust gets topped with creamy banana pudding cheesecake creating one of the most delicious cheesecake recipes ever!! This is exactly what I need to bring to Thanksgiving! Please do not post a pin more than once!! 🙂 Thanks! This velvety, decadent chocolate pudding pie is sure to please the entire family! Maybe I didn’t cook the chocolate mixture enough? For the whipped cream layer, whip the 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream and 1/4 cup powdered sugar together until soft peaks form. You never fail me…ever. Tender Greek Pork {Instant Pot or Slow Cooker}.

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