Chocolate Pie
Easy Chocolate Pie is one of my favorite go-to desserts! Only 4 ingredients separate you from this decadent dessert!
Prep Time8 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
cooling8 hours hrs
Total Time18 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate pie
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Amanda Rettke
Shortbread Crust
- 2 cups shortbread cookies, crushed (plus extra for topping)
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar, optional
Chocolate Pie
- 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
- 1/4 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- Optional: Whipped cream for top of pie and extra shortbread cookies to sprinkle.
Shortbread Crust
Mix shortbread crumbs, butter, and sugar in a medium bowl.
After it is well combined, press into the bottom and barely up sides of an 8-inch pie plate. (Can use a 9-inch, the crust will be thinner) Set aside.
Chocolate Pie
In microwave dish combine chocolate chips and 3/4 cup of the heavy cream.
Microwave on high for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
Cool to room temperature.
Stir in sugar & vanilla. Set aside.
In a stand mixer, beat the remaining cream until soft peaks form (3-5 minutes). Remove bowl from stand mixer and fold in chocolate mixture, 1/3 at a time. Carefully spoon into crust.
Refrigerate at least 8 hours before serving