Description
This Easy No-bake Chocolate Pie features a crunchy digestive or graham cracker crust with a smooth, creamy chocolate filling that sets perfectly in the refrigerator. It’s a quick and simple dessert that requires no oven and delivers rich chocolate indulgence with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 200 g Digestive or graham crackers (7 oz)
- 100 g Butter, melted (3.5 oz)
Filling
- 400 g Chocolate, chopped (14 oz)
- 400 ml Heavy cream / whipping cream (13.6 fl. oz)
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1 pinch Salt
Instructions
- Crush the crackers: Crush the digestive or graham crackers into tiny crumbs using a food processor or by placing them in a sealed bag and crushing with a rolling pin.
- Make the crust: Melt the butter and combine it thoroughly with the crushed crumbs. Press this mixture firmly into the base and sides of a pie or tart pan to form an even crust layer.
- Chill the crust: Place the prepared crust in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes to firm up and set while you prepare the filling.
- Chop the chocolate: Chop the chocolate into small pieces to help it melt evenly and quickly.
- Heat the cream and melt chocolate: Warm the heavy whipping cream gently on the stovetop until just about to boil, then remove from heat. Add the chopped chocolate to the hot cream and stir continuously until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add butter and salt: Stir in the butter and a pinch of salt into the chocolate mixture until fully incorporated and silky.
- Pour filling into crust: Pour the smooth chocolate filling into the chilled pie crust, spreading it evenly.
- Cool slightly: Allow the pie to cool at room temperature for a short time to let the filling settle before refrigeration.
- Refrigerate to set: Place the pie in the refrigerator for at least 3 to 4 hours, or until the filling is firm and set completely.
- Serve with toppings: Before serving, enhance the flavor by sprinkling salt flakes on top or grating additional chocolate over the pie.
Notes
- Use a high-quality chocolate (semi-sweet or dark) for the best flavor.
- The pie must be refrigerated for at least several hours to set properly—overnight is preferred.
- To crush crackers easily, use a food processor or place in a zip-top bag and crush with a rolling pin.
- This pie is best served chilled and can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Optional: Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the filling for extra depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: no-bake chocolate pie, easy chocolate pie, chocolate dessert, no oven pie, creamy chocolate pie, graham cracker crust
