You only need 5 ingredients to make the most delicious, chocolatey pudding pie! Instant Jell-O pudding mix blends with heavy cream to make a simple, decadent, no-bake pie filling. Add the filling to a pre-made chocolate crust, then cover the whole thing with Cool Whip and chocolate shavings. It’s truly that simple, and you can make this pie in less than 10 minutes if you’re focused! If you love rich and creamy desserts, you have to try my No Bake Peanut Butter Pie next. You can do so many things with a package of Jello Instant Pudding! Try these fun Pudding Shots, or Soft Chocolate Pudding Cookies.
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Ingredients In Chocolate Jello Pudding Pie
Just 5 ingredients are needed to make a Chocolate Pie that the entire family will go crazy for! Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Chocolate Crust – I’m using a store-bought Oreo Crust to build my simple Jello Pudding Pie. You can also look for chocolate graham cracker crust, or even a traditional graham cracker crust if you like. Chocolate Instant Pudding Mix – You should use 2 regular boxes (3.9-ounce size) of Jello Instant Chocolate Pudding to make this pie. The larger size boxes are 5.9 ounces, and won’t be quite enough. Be sure to use instant pudding, not the cook-and-serve type. Heavy Whipping Cream – This high-fat dairy product is key to giving our no-bake pie a thick consistency. Whipped topping – Cool Whip or a store brand equivalent is the topping for this simple dessert. We’ll also mix some of it in with the thickened pudding to get the perfect filling consistency. I like the traditional style Cool Whip, but you can use the lighter varieties here to reduce the fat or sugar a bit. Extra Chocolate – Use a chocolate bar that you’ve chopped or shaved to decorate the pie. You can also use chocolate chips or a drizzle of fudge sauce as a pie topping.
How To Make Chocolate Jello Pudding Pie
Recipe Tips
Plan Ahead. It’s best to make this pie at least a few hours before you plan to eat it. This gives the pudding a chance to set up extra firm and will make it easier to slice and serve. Get Clean Slices. The biggest tip I have about cutting clean slices from no-bake pies is to clean your knife between every cut. Keep some warm water and paper towels nearby to make this simple. Make Two! It’s just as easy to make two chocolate pudding pies as it is to make one. If you’re bringing this dessert to a party or holiday dinner, be sure to have enough for everyone.
Storing Tips
Cover the pie with plastic wrap, or the lid that may have come with your premade crust. Keep this no-bake dessert in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve it. You can store leftovers in the fridge for 2-3 days.
What To Serve With Jello Chocolate Pudding Pie
This easy no-bake pie is welcome at just about any occasion. Serve it as dessert on Thanksgiving or Christmas, or add it to your Summer BBQ menu. Jello Pudding Pie is so easy to make! Save this recipe for the next time you want to make a delicious dessert without a lot of fuss. Pin it for more people to enjoy too! © Little Sunny Kitchen
