Here’s a smooth, creamy, classic dessert that’s quick and always a hit:
🍫 No-Bake Chocolate Pudding Pie
⏱ Time
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Prep: 15 minutes
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Chill: 4 hours (or overnight)
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Serves: 8 slices
🛒 Ingredients
Crust
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1 (9-inch) pre-made graham cracker crust
or homemade:-
1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
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⅓ cup granulated sugar
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6 tablespoons melted butter
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Filling
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2 (3.4 oz) boxes instant chocolate pudding mix
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3 cups cold milk (whole milk gives best texture)
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Topping
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1½–2 cups whipped topping
or homemade whipped cream:-
1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
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2 tablespoons powdered sugar
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Chocolate shavings, chocolate chips, or cocoa powder (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare Crust (if homemade)
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Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until evenly combined.
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Press firmly into a 9-inch pie dish (bottom and sides).
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Chill 30 minutes to set.
(Skip this step if using store-bought crust.)
2️⃣ Make the Filling
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In a large bowl, whisk together pudding mix and cold milk for 2 minutes.
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Add vanilla if using.
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Let stand 3–5 minutes to thicken.
3️⃣ Assemble
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Pour pudding into prepared crust.
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Smooth the top with a spatula.
4️⃣ Chill
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Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, until fully set.
5️⃣ Add Topping
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Spread whipped topping or freshly whipped cream over the pie.
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Garnish with chocolate shavings or chips if desired.
⭐ Tips for Success
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Use instant pudding, not cook-and-serve.
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For a richer flavor, replace ½ cup of milk with cold heavy cream.
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For extra chocolate intensity, add ¼ cup mini chocolate chips to the filling.
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To slice cleanly, dip knife in warm water and wipe between cuts.
🍫 Easy Variations
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Oreo Crust: Substitute crushed Oreos for graham crackers.
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Peanut Butter Swirl: Add ¼ cup melted peanut butter to pudding before pouring.
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Mocha Pie: Add 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder.
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Chocolate Lovers: Use chocolate fudge pudding mix.
If you’d like, I can also give you:
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A from-scratch stovetop pudding version
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A layered chocolate pudding & cream cheese pie
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A frozen chocolate pudding pie version
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Or a keto / low-sugar version 😊