Indulge in a slice of pure heaven with this All-Time Favorite Chocolate Cream Pie. Featuring a deeply decadent, buttery Oreo cookie crust and a velvety, rich homemade chocolate custard filling, this classic dessert is simple to prepare yet elegant enough to steal the show at any gathering.

All-time Favorite Chocolate Cream Pie

Oreo Crust Ingredients

Chocolate Filling Ingredients

Step-By-Step Directions:

1. Make the crust crumbs: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Finely crush the Oreo cookies into crumbs using a food processor or a zip-top bag and a rolling pin.

2. Form and bake the crust: In a medium bowl, mix the cookie crumbs with the melted butter and 1/4 cup of sugar until it resembles wet sand. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a pie dish. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until set, then remove and let cool completely.

3. Combine filling dry ingredients: In a medium saucepan, stir together the chocolate chips, cornstarch, 1/2 cup of sugar, and salt.

4. Thicken the custard: Slowly whisk the milk into the saucepan to prevent lumps. Place the pan over medium heat and cook, whisking constantly, until the chocolate chips dissolve and the mixture comes to a boil and thickens into a rich pudding.

5. Fill the pie: Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Pour the hot chocolate filling immediately into your cooled Oreo crust, smoothing out the top.

6. Chill and serve: Let the pie cool slightly at room temperature, then place it in the refrigerator to chill for at least 4 hours until fully set. Top with a generous layer of whipped cream just before slicing and serving.