Easy Chocolate Pie with Instant Pudding
This easy chocolate pie with instant pudding is smooth, creamy, and chocolatey — and it requires no baking. It’s fully customizable with crust, toppings, or mix-ins, and perfect for last-minute dessert.
Ingredients
Filling
- 2 3.9 oz boxes instant chocolate pudding mix
- 2 ¾ cups cold milk whole milk preferred; use less for plant-based
- 1 ½ cups whipped topping like Cool Whip or homemade whipped cream
Crust
- 1 pre-made chocolate cookie crust like Keebler Oreo crust
- OR
- 24 Oreo cookies
- 5 tbsp melted butter
Optional Add-ins & Toppings
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Chocolate shavings
- Cocoa powder
- Chocolate chips
- Caramel or chocolate sauce
- Fresh berries
- Whipped cream
- Crushed nuts
Instructions
Step 1: Mix Pudding and Milk
- In a large bowl, whisk pudding mix and cold milk for 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Let sit for 5 minutes to finish setting.
Step 2: Fold in Whipped Topping
- Gently fold whipped topping into pudding using a spatula (don’t whisk).
- Keep the mixture light and fluffy.
Step 3: Pour into Crust
- Pour the pudding mixture into your chocolate crust.
- Smooth the top with a spatula.
Step 4: Chill Until Set
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
Step 5: Garnish and Serve
- Top with whipped cream, chocolate curls, berries, or caramel drizzle before serving.
Optional: DIY Oreo Crust Instructions
- Crush 24 Oreos into crumbs using food processor.
- Mix with 5 tbsp melted butter.
- Press into a 9-inch pie plate.
- Chill for 30 mins or bake at 350°F for 10 minutes. Let cool.
Notes
For best results, don’t overmix after adding whipped topping — and always chill for at least 4 hours or overnight to get perfect slices that don’t fall apart.