No Bake Chocolate Pie Using Jello Pudding
This no bake chocolate pie using Jello pudding is one of the easiest and most delicious desserts you can make! Creamy chocolate pudding is layered with Cool Whip and finished with chocolate shavings for a beautiful dessert! This no bake pie is super easy it only takes about 10 minutes to make, start to finish.
If you love no bake desserts, make sure you try this chocolate peppermint pie or this delicious no-bake cheesecake!
RECIPE INGREDIENTS
You’ll need the following ingredients to make this easy chocolate pudding pie:
INGREDIENT NOTES & SUBSTITUTIONS
Jell-o pudding mix: I use the Jello Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix and Pie Filling (Use the instant pudding mix not Cook & Serve).
Chocolate pie crust: If you can’t find chocolate or and Oreo cookie crust, a simple graham cracker pie crust works perfectly, too.
Half and half: You can substitute regular whole milk here, but the half and half makes it more decadent. It also gives the pie a slightly thicker texture that helps when cutting it.
Whipped topping: Cool Whip, or any store brand works. You can also make homemade whipped cream.
Chocolate bar: You can make the pretty chocolate curls on top with a chocolate bar, but you can also sprinkle on chocolate chips!
HOW TO MAKE NO BAKE CHOCOLATE PIE WITH JELLO PUDDING: STEP-BY-STEP
Here are some quick visual instructions. Remember that full instructions with exact ingredients will be in the printable recipe card below.
Step 1: Beat pudding mix and milk.
Step 2: Fold in Cool Whip.
Step 3: Spread chocolate mixture onto the crust.
Step 4: Gently layer on remaining Cool Whip.
Step 5: Garnish with chocolate shavings!
EXPERT TIPS
- To get the pretty chocolate curls on top of the pie, simple use a potato peeler to shave the chocolate bar right onto the top of the pie.
- You can get creative when you decorate the this chocolate pie! Chocolate chips, white chocolate shavings, or even chocolate sprinkles are all delicious and pretty!
Casey’s Top Tip: To make the pie easier to cut, allow it to chill in the fridge overnight. You can also pop it in the freezer for a few hours.
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Thank you! ~ Casey
Chocolate Pie Using Jello Pudding
Ingredients
- 2 3.8 oz. boxes of Jello Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix and Pie Filling Not Cook and Serve
- 2 1/2 cups of half and half
- 1 8 oz. tub of whipped topping or homemade whipped cream, thawed such as Cool Whip
- 1 10 inch chocolate pie crust an Oreo crust or graham cracker crust works, too
- 1 chocolate bar to make chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Make the pudding: To a large bowl, add chocolate pudding mix and milk. Beat with a whisk (or electric mixer) until slightly thickened (about 1-2 minutes). Refrigerate for 5-10 minutes. After 5-10 minutes, fold in HALF of the whipped topping into the pudding mixture.
- Spread: Spread the chocolate mixture evenly over the chocolate pie crust.
- Layer: Over the chocolate layer, layer on the remaining whipped topping. Gently spread it, leaving some of the chocolate layer showing around the edges.
- Chill & finish: Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours, or up to overnight (OVERNIGHT WORKS BEST) to allow the pie to set. You can even freeze it for a few hours if you’re in a time crunch.Use a vegetable peeler and shave the chocolate bar to make “curls” on top of the pie.
This is my family’s FAVORITE pie recipe! It’s so easy to whip up for a quick dessert. I hope you love it as much as we do! XO~ Casey