Easy Chocolate Pie with Instant Pudding
This easy no bake chocolate pudding pie with Cool Whip is creamy, rich, and made in minutes using instant pudding mix. You will use an Oreo crust or graham cracker crust, add your favorite toppings, and can enjoy a quick chocolate cream pie that everyone will love.
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 a lighter variation, use graham cracker crust instead of Oreo.
- For a fluffier version, fold in extra Cool Whip for a chocolate mousse pie with instant pudding.