Best 5 Chocolate Cream Pie Squares Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable delight of Chocolate Cream Pie Squares, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This irresistible treat combines a rich chocolate cookie crust with a creamy, velvety filling and a luscious chocolate ganache topping. Each bite offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors, taking you on a culinary journey that is sure to leave you craving more. With a detailed recipe guide and helpful tips, you'll be able to recreate this masterpiece in the comfort of your own kitchen. So, prepare to embark on a baking adventure and impress your loved ones with the ultimate chocolate indulgence that is Chocolate Cream Pie Squares.

The recipe section includes three variations to cater to different preferences and dietary needs:

1. **Classic Chocolate Cream Pie Squares**: This recipe is the foundation of this delectable dessert, featuring a traditional chocolate cookie crust, a creamy vanilla filling, and a rich chocolate ganache topping.

2. **Peanut Butter Chocolate Cream Pie Squares**: For those who love the combination of chocolate and peanut butter, this variation incorporates a layer of creamy peanut butter filling between the chocolate cookie crust and the vanilla filling, creating a delightful explosion of flavors.

3. **Gluten-Free Chocolate Cream Pie Squares**: This recipe caters to those with gluten sensitivities or allergies, offering a delicious gluten-free chocolate cookie crust as the base for the creamy vanilla filling and luscious chocolate ganache topping.

Each recipe is accompanied by clear instructions, ingredient lists, and baking tips to ensure success in your baking endeavors. Whether you prefer the classic combination, the irresistible blend of chocolate and peanut butter, or the gluten-free option, these Chocolate Cream Pie Squares will undoubtedly become a favorite in your recipe collection.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE CREAM PIE I



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Creamy chocolate-filled pastry. Top with whipped cream and grated chocolate if you like.

Provided by Debbie Cavitt

Categories     Desserts     Pies     No-Bake Pie Recipes

Time 4h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

¾ cup white sugar, divided
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (9 inch) pie shell, baked

Steps:

  • Combine 1/2 cup sugar, flour, milk, and chopped chocolate in a 2-quart saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until mixture begins to bubble. Reduce heat; simmer and continue stirring for 2 minutes more.
  • Remove pan from heat. Whisk remaining 1/4 cup sugar into egg yolks.
  • Pour the hot milk mixture into the egg yolks in a slow stream, whisking constantly. Return filling mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat for an additional 90 seconds, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, and stir in butter and vanilla.
  • Pour filling into pie shell, and chill until set, about 4 hours. Top with whipped cream and a little grated chocolate before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.4 calories, Carbohydrate 38.6 g, Cholesterol 89.3 mg, Fat 17.2 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 172.2 mg, Sugar 21.8 g

CHOCOLATE CREAM PIE SQUARES



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Made in a sheet pan and cut into squares, this chocolate cream pie with an Oreo-coookie crust is ready to feed a crowd.

Provided by Raquel Pelzel

Categories     Small Plates     Dessert     Pie     Chocolate     Milk/Cream     Kid-Friendly

Yield Makes 20 bars

Number Of Ingredients 6

7 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 package (14.3 ounces) Oreo cookies (about 38 Oreos)
8 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped, or chocolate chips
2 1/2 cups heavy (whipping) cream
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Adjust an oven rack to the middle position and preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 10x16-inch rimmed sheet pan with 1 tablespoon room-temperature butter and set aside.
  • Place the Oreos in the bowl of a food processor and pulverize until fine. Add the melted butter and continue to process until the crumbs hold together when squeezed, about five (1-second) pulses. Turn the cookie crumbs out onto the prepared sheet pan and, with the bottom of a measuring cup, press them to the edges of the prepared pan in an even layer. (Don't worry about working the crumbs up the sides of the pan.) Bake the crust until it is set, about 8 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • Add the chocolate and 1 1/4 cups cream to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 20-second increments, stirring between each, until the chocolate is completely melted, about 1 1/2 minutes. Whisk until glossy and smooth. Whisk in the remaining tablespoon of room-temperature butter and pour the chocolate mixture over the baked crust, spreading it evenly with an offset spatula. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate until the filling is completely set, about 2 hours.
  • Combine the remaining 1 1/4 cups cream, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla in a medium-size bowl. Beat with a handheld mixer or a whisk (or using a stand mixer fitted with a whisk) at medium-high speed until the mixture forms stiff peaks. Spread the cream over the chocolate filling. Slice into 20 bars and serve. The bars will keep in an airtight container (or in the sheet pan covered with plastic wrap) in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

DARK CHOCOLATE CREAM PIE



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Caress every taste bud with this smooth, old-fashioned pie. Topped with a dollop of fluffy whipped cream, it will have chocolate fans standing in line. -Kezia Sullivan, Sackets Harbor, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Dough for single-crust pie
1-1/4 cups sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups whole milk
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
4 egg yolks, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons butter
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Optional: Whipped cream and grated chocolate

Steps:

  • On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 425°. Line crust with a double thickness of foil. Fill with pie weights, dried beans or uncooked rice. Bake on a lower oven rack until edge is golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Remove foil and weights; bake until bottom is golden brown, 3-6 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack. In a large saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in milk and chocolate. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. , Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. , Gently stir in butter and vanilla until butter is melted. Spoon into crust. Cool on a wire rack. Cover and chill for at least 3 hours. If desired, serve with whipped cream and grated chocolate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390 calories, Fat 19g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 128mg cholesterol, Sodium 218mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

CHOCOLATE CREAM PIE



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Our teenage son, John, has done lots of 4-H baking. His favorite is this old-fashioned chocolate cream pie recipe with a flaky crust. -Mary Anderson, De Valls Bluff, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 cups sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups water
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
5 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
1/2 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dough for single-crust pie
Whipped topping and baking cocoa, optional

Steps:

  • On a lightly floured surface, roll crust to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 425°., Line crust with a double thickness of foil. Fill with pie weights, dried beans or uncooked rice. Bake on a lower oven rack until edge is golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Remove foil and weights; bake until bottom is golden brown, 3-6 minutes longer. Cool completely on a wire rack., In a large saucepan, combine the first 6 ingredients. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Whisk 1 cup hot mixture into egg yolks. Return all to the pan; bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly. , Remove from the heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Cool slightly. Pour warm filling into crust. Cool for 1 hour. Chill until set. If desired, top with whipped cream and sprinkle with cocoa to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 488 calories, Fat 25g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 184mg cholesterol, Sodium 413mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

BEST CHOCOLATE CREAM PIE



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This filling just on it's own is good enough to serve for a pudding or mousse, this is a beautiful pie that makes a wonderful after dinner dessert to serve to your guests. It can also be made using a graham cracker crust, if you are a serious chocolate lover, then you will love this pie. Plan ahead this pie needs to chill for 6 hours or more before serving. Please do not cut into it before the 6 hours, as it will not be set enough. Make certain to finely chop the chocolate well so it will incorporate into the hot cream, you can do this, and bake the crust well in advance.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Pie

Time 7h

Yield 1 (9-inch) pie

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/3 cups chocolate wafer crumbs (can use store-bought ready-made chocolate crust or use a graham cracker crust)
1/3 cup butter, melted
1/3 cup sugar (can use less)
2/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 large egg yolks
3 cups half-and-half cream
8 (1 ounce) semi-sweet chocolate baking squares (grated or chopped very small)
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups whipping cream (measure 2 cups before whipping)
1/4 cup sugar (or to taste)
grated semisweet chocolate

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees F (middle rack).
  • To make crust: mix together all ingredients.
  • Press into bottom and up sides of a 9-inch pie plate (1-quart capacity).
  • Bake for 12 minutes: cool completely.
  • For filling: in a 3-quart heavy-bottomed saucepan (make certain to use a heavy saucepan for this as it will scorch on the bottom) stir together 2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, cornstarch, salt and egg yolks.
  • Whisk in half and half cream; bring to a boil slowly over medium heat, whisking constantly, then add in the finely chopped chocolate until smooth and melted; cook about 1-2 minutes, whisking constantly until thick (filling will be very thick).
  • Remove from heat and add in butter and vanilla.
  • Cover the top of the filling with plastic wrap (lay the plastic wrap directly on top of filling) and cool slightly (about 1-1/2 - 2 hours).
  • Spoon the filling into the crust and cover lighty with plastic wrap.
  • Refrigerate pie for a minimum of 6 hours (don't try to cut into the pie before the 6 hours it will not hold together!).
  • Just before serving whip the cream and spoon on top of pie, the grate chocolate on top of the whipped cream if desired.

Tips:

  • Ensure Pie Crust is Fully Chilled: Before filling the pie crust, make sure it has been chilled for at least 30 minutes. This will help prevent the crust from shrinking or becoming soggy.
  • Cream Butter and Sugar Until Light and Fluffy: When creaming the butter and sugar for the filling, beat them together until the mixture is light and fluffy. This will help create a smooth and creamy filling.
  • Use High-Quality Chocolate: The quality of the chocolate you use will greatly impact the flavor of the pie. Use a high-quality semisweet or bittersweet chocolate for the best results.
  • Chill the Pie Before Slicing: After baking the pie, let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before slicing. This will help the pie set and make it easier to cut.

Conclusion:

Chocolate cream pie squares are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With a flaky pie crust, creamy chocolate filling, and whipped cream topping, these squares are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a beginner, you can easily follow this recipe to create a delicious chocolate cream pie that will impress your friends and family.

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