Best 12 Four Layer Chocolate Cream Cheese Pie Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with this exquisite Four-Layer Chocolate Cream Cheese Pie. This decadent dessert boasts four distinct layers of chocolatey bliss, each contributing a unique texture and taste. The Oreo cookie crust provides a sturdy base, while the velvety smooth chocolate mousse layer adds a rich and creamy touch. The luscious chocolate cream cheese layer offers a tangy balance, and the final layer of whipped cream adds a light and airy finish. This pie is a true masterpiece, perfect for special occasions or simply to satisfy your sweet cravings. Discover the detailed recipe and instructions within the article, along with additional variations and tips to elevate your pie-making skills.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE CREAM CHEESE PIE



Chocolate Cream Cheese Pie image

This dessert makes a cool and creamy finish to any meal. Since the pudding needs time to set, I usually start this first, then make the casserole and beans.-Rhonda Hogan, Eugene, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons sugar
1-3/4 cups milk, divided
2 cups whipped topping, divided
1 graham cracker crust (9 inches)
1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix
Miniature semisweet chocolate chips, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and 1 tablespoon milk until smooth. Fold in 1 cup whipped topping. Spread evenly into crust. , In a small bowl, whisk pudding mix and remaining milk for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Pour over cream cheese mixture. Chill until set. , Just before serving, garnish with remaining whipped topping and chocolate chips if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 calories, Fat 19g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 511mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

FOUR LAYER DESSERT



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Provided by Jennifer Locklin

Number Of Ingredients 16

1st Layer:
1 stick butter (softened)
1 ¼ cups flour
½ cup pecans (finely chopped)
2nd Layer:
8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
1 cup powdered sugar
4 tablespoons milk
3rd Layer:
1 pkg instant chocolate pudding
1 pkg instant vanilla pudding
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 ½ cups milk
4th Layer:
1 container Cool Whip
½ cup pecans (finely chopped)

Steps:

  • Blend together 1st layer ingredients and press into an ungreased 9x13 baking dish. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes.
  • Cream together 2nd mixture and spread onto cooled crust.
  • Mix together 3rd layer ingredients and spread on next.
  • Top with Cool Whip and sprinkle with chopped pecans.
  • Variations:
  • Coconut Layer dessert: use 2 instant coconut cream pudding mixes as filling layer. Top with whipped cream and ½ cup flaked coconut, toasted.
  • Cherry Layer dessert: use 2 cans cherry pie filling as a layer. Top as usual.

EASY FOUR-LAYER CHOCOLATE DESSERT



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Out of all the easy chocolate desserts I make, these nutty, chocolaty layered treats have become my family's favorite. I make sure to whip up my mom her very own batch, since she loves this chocolate delight so much! -Kristen Stecklein, Waukesha, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cold butter
1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted, divided
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 cartons (8 ounces each) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
2-1/2 cups 2% milk
2 packages (3.9 ounces each) instant chocolate pudding mix
1 cup semisweet chocolate chunks
Chocolate syrup

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place flour in a small bowl; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in 1/2 cup walnuts. Press onto bottom of an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake until light golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth; fold in 1 carton whipped topping. Spread over crust. In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Gently spread over cream cheese layer. Top with remaining whipped topping. Sprinkle with chocolate chunks and remaining walnuts. Refrigerate until cold., Cut into bars. Just before serving, drizzle with chocolate syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434 calories, Fat 26g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 195mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CHOCOLATE CREAM PIE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces softened cream cheese
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/3 cup cocoa powder
1/3 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 store-bought or homemade chocolate cookie crust
1 cup heavy cream
Shaved chocolate, for serving

Steps:

  • Beat the cream cheese, 1/2 cup of the sugar, the cocoa powder, milk and vanilla extract in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until fluffy.
  • Spread in the chocolate cookie crust.
  • Beat the heavy cream with the remaining 2 tablespoons of the sugar in a second medium bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form, then spread over the cream cheese layer. Top with shaved chocolate.

CREAMY CHOCOLATE LAYERED PIE



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This is another great pie recipe from northpole .com. This is a simple and easy recipe for one of those rushed nights.

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 ounces Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened
1 tablespoon milk or 1 tablespoon half-and-half
1 tablespoon sugar
1 (12 ounce) container Cool Whip Topping, thawed
1 (6 ounce) keebler ready crust chocolate wafer pie crust
1 1/2 cups cold milk
2 (4 ounce) packages jell-o chocolate flavor instant pudding and pie filling mix

Steps:

  • Mix cream cheese, 1 tablespoons of milk and sugar in a large bowl with wire whisk until smooth. Gently stir in 1 1/2 cups of the whipped topping. Spread mixture on bottom of crust.
  • Pour 1 1/2 cups milk into bowl. Add pudding mixture. Beat with wire whisk for 1 minute. Stir in 2 cups of the whipped topping. Spread over cream cheese layer.
  • Refrigerate for 4 hours or until set.
  • Garnish with remaining whipped topping. Store leftover pie in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.2, Fat 29.7, SaturatedFat 15.7, Cholesterol 81.2, Sodium 632.8, Carbohydrate 42, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 21.1, Protein 5.2

DOUBLE-LAYER PIE



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Wow the crowd with this Double-Layer Pie! With layers of whipped topping & pudding, only you will know it took 15 minutes to assemble our Double-Layer Pie.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 4h15m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 Tbsp. cold milk
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed, divided
1 ready-to-use graham cracker crumb crust (6 oz.)
2 pkg. (3.9 oz. each) JELL-O Chocolate Flavor Instant Pudding
2 cups cold milk

Steps:

  • Beat cream cheese, 1 Tbsp. milk and sugar in large bowl with whisk until blended. Stir in 1-1/2 cups COOL WHIP; spread onto bottom of crust.
  • Beat pudding mixes and 2 cups milk in separate large bowl with whisk 2 min. (Pudding will be thick.) Immediately stir in remaining COOL WHIP; spread over cream cheese layer in crust.
  • Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 480 mg, Carbohydrate 41 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 27 g, Protein 4 g

CHOCOLATE RIBBON PIE



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A quick pie with a layer of chocolate pudding atop a cream cheese layer and finished with a layer of whipped topping. Garnish with chocolate shavings if desired.

Provided by Janice Howard

Categories     Desserts     Pies     No-Bake Pie Recipes     Pudding Pie Recipes

Time 4h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
2 (3.9 ounce) packages instant chocolate pudding mix
2 cups milk
1 (9 inch) prepared chocolate cookie crumb crust

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 tablespoon milk. Beat until smooth. Gently fold in 1/2 of the whipped topping. Spread on the bottom of crust.
  • In a large bowl, combine chocolate pudding mix with 2 cups milk. Beat with wire whisk for 2 minutes (mixture will be thick.) Spread over cream cheese layer. Refrigerate 4 hours or until set. Just before serving, spread remaining whipped topping over pudding layer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 426.3 calories, Carbohydrate 52.1 g, Cholesterol 20.9 mg, Fat 22.5 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 12.1 g, Sodium 652.2 mg, Sugar 37.2 g

FOUR-LAYER CHOCOLATE DESSERT



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With creamy layers in a big 13x9-in. pan, this simple dessert is tailor-made for a buffet table. I like to add a sprinkling of toasted slivered almonds on top for the finishing touch. -Linda Knoll, Jackson, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup cold butter
1 cup finely chopped pecans
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup whipped topping
3 cups cold whole milk
2 packages (3.9 ounces each) instant chocolate pudding mix
2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place flour in a bowl; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in pecans. Press onto the bottom of an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake until lightly browned, 15-20 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth; fold in whipped topping. Spread over crust., In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mixes 2 minutes. Let stand 2 minutes or until soft-set. Gently spread over cream cheese layer. Top with whipped cream; sprinkle with almonds. Refrigerate until cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450 calories, Fat 31g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 353mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

4 LAYER PIE



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This dessert used to be the hit of our "Young Married" Sunday School Class potlucks and it is still a delicious dessert today! This is a very versatile dessert as you can really use any flavor of pudding you like. I have used lemon, butterscotch, and banana cream in the past and they have turned out really well. You could also combine two like chocolate and banana cream or create your own! I have posted the original recipe though.

Provided by Sooz Cooks

Categories     Dessert

Time 7h

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 1/2 cups flour
3/4 cup margarine, softened
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup Cool Whip (you will use an entire 12 oz container of Cool Whip for the recipe)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package chocolate instant pudding (small box)
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding (small box)
3 cups milk
3 cups Cool Whip (aprox. the remainder from the 2nd Layer of the 12 oz container)

Steps:

  • 1st Layer:.
  • Cut together the powdered sugar, flour and margarine. Press into a 9 X 13 pan and bake for 35 minutes. Allow to cool for at least 15 minutes.
  • 2nd Layer:.
  • Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and cool whip to mix well and spread on cooled 1st Layer crust.
  • 3rd Layer:.
  • Mix the puddings and milk as directed on the box and spread on top of the 2nd layer. Cover and refrigerate for 6 hours. Passive cooking time includes time to refrigerate.
  • 4th Layer:.
  • Before serving, cover with remaining cool whip.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 543.2, Fat 32.2, SaturatedFat 15.7, Cholesterol 35.2, Sodium 554.9, Carbohydrate 57.7, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 35.5, Protein 6.8

FOUR LAYER DELIGHT



Four Layer Delight image

This is great dessert for any time of year. You can easily change the flavor by substituting a different pudding in place of the butterscotch (we also like chocolate a lot).

Provided by JTEXAS

Categories     Desserts     Custards and Pudding Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup margarine
1 ¼ cups confectioners' sugar, divided
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 ⅛ cups chopped pecans
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
2 (3.4 ounce) packages instant butterscotch pudding mix
3 cups milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Coat a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In a bowl, cream together margarine with 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar. Mix in flour and 1 cup pecans. Press into prepared dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven 15 minutes, until very lightly browned. Cool completely.
  • In a bowl, cream together cream cheese with remaining 1 cup confectioners' sugar. Fold in half the whipped topping. Spread over cooled crust.
  • Stir together pudding mix and milk and allow to set up slightly. Spread over cream cheese layer. Top with remaining whipped topping and sprinkle with remaining nuts. Keep refrigerated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.9 calories, Carbohydrate 35.2 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 332.6 mg, Sugar 23.3 g

EASY CHOCOLATE CREAM CHEESE LAYER PIE



Easy Chocolate Cream Cheese Layer Pie image

I found this recipe in a magazine years ago and it is requested quite a bit from family and friends. It is very easy to make! You can experiment with different pudding flavors or even make the pie fat free by substituting the ingredients with fat free ones.

Provided by Mom2Rose

Categories     Pie

Time 4h10m

Yield 2 Pies, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon milk, cold
1 tablespoon sugar
1 (8 ounce) container whipped topping, thawed, divided
2 9-inch Oreo cookie pie crust, store bought
2 cups milk, cold
2 (3 ounce) packages instant chocolate pudding mix, 4 serving size each

Steps:

  • Beat cream cheese, 1 tablespoons milk and sugar in large bowl with wire whisk until well blended.
  • Gently stir in 1-1/2 cups of the whipped topping.
  • Spread onto bottom of crusts.
  • Pour 2 cups milk into another large bowl.
  • Add pudding mixes.
  • Beat with wire whisk 2 minutes or until well blended (mixture will be thick).
  • Immediately stir in the remaining whipped topping.
  • Spread over cream cheese layer in crusts.
  • Refrigerate 4 hours or until set.
  • Store leftover pie in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.1, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 23.6, Sodium 209.4, Carbohydrate 13.8, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 9.4, Protein 2.2

FOUR LAYER DELIGHT



Four Layer Delight image

Make and share this Four Layer Delight recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Connie Maple

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup flour
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup pecans
1 cup powdered sugar
8 ounces cream cheese
5 ounces Cool Whip
1 (6 ounce) box Jell-O chocolate pudding and pie filling
3 cups milk
7 ounces Cool Whip

Steps:

  • Mix first thee ingredients.
  • Add fine chopped pecans.
  • press into 9x13 pan.
  • Bake shell at 350 for 15 min.
  • Soften cheese, then blend in sugar and Cool whip.
  • Spread over cooled crust.
  • Make pudding as directed.
  • I like cooked pudding best but you can use instant.
  • You can also use 2 small packages.
  • And any other flavor you like.
  • Spread on top.
  • You can sprinkle chopped pecans or chocolate ants on top.
  • Refrigerate.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate for best results. A blend of semisweet and bittersweet chocolate is recommended.
  • Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature before using. This will help it mix smoothly with the other ingredients.
  • Use a springform pan for easy removal of the pie.
  • Chill the pie for at least 4 hours, or overnight, before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the pie to set properly.
  • Garnish the pie with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or fresh berries before serving.

Conclusion:

This four-layer chocolate cream cheese pie is a showstopping dessert that is perfect for any special occasion. It is rich, decadent, and sure to please everyone who tries it. With its creamy chocolate filling, smooth cream cheese layer, and crunchy chocolate cookie crust, this pie is a true masterpiece. So next time you are looking for a special dessert to make, give this four-layer chocolate cream cheese pie a try. You won't be disappointed.

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