Description
A creamy, chocolate‑filled pie that requires no baking; it sets in the refrigerator (icebox) and is topped with whipped cream.
Ingredients
- 1 (9‑inch) Oreo or chocolate cookie crust (pre‑made or homemade)
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 8 oz (225 g) semi‑sweet or dark chocolate, chopped
- 1½ cups (355 ml) heavy cream, divided
- ¾ cup (90 g) powdered sugar, divided
- ⅓ cup (75 g) sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: ¾ tsp instant coffee (to enhance chocolate flavor)
- Additional whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Prepare or chill the cookie crust in a 9‑inch pie plate (do not bake if it’s already a no‑bake crust).
- In a microwave‑safe bowl, combine the chopped chocolate and ½ cup (118 ml) of heavy cream. Microwave in 20‑25 second bursts, stirring in between, until smooth. Let cool slightly. (Optional: stir in instant coffee.)
- In a bowl, whip the remaining 1 cup (236 ml) heavy cream with ¼ cup (30 g) powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- Beat the softened cream cheese in a separate bowl, then pour in the cooled chocolate mixture. Mix until smooth and combined.
- Add the remaining ½ cup powdered sugar, sour cream, and vanilla extract, and blend until smooth.
- Gently fold in the whipped cream from step 3, until no white streaks remain.
- Spread the filling into the chilled crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight until fully set.
- Before serving, top with additional whipped cream or chocolate shavings if desired.
Notes
- Be careful when melting chocolate — stir frequently to avoid seizing.
- The instant coffee is optional but deepens the chocolate flavor without making it taste like coffee. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
- You can use a store‑bought crust, but many homemade crusts hold the filling better. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
- Let the pie sit at room temperature for ~10 minutes before slicing for easier cutting.
- Store covered in the refrigerator; best eaten within a few days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 477 kcal
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 171 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 23 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 103 mg
