Chocolate Pudding Pie

This no bake chocolate pudding pie is the ultimate easy dessert! Made with instant pudding, Cool Whip, and a graham cracker crust, it’s simple and delicious.

Are you a pie lover too? Check out our delicious No-Bake Oreo Cream Pie too!

Chocolate Pudding Pie with Graham Cracker Crust

This chocolate pudding pie is proof that a dessert doesn’t have to be complicated to be delicious. With just four simple ingredients, it comes together in no time and tastes like a labor of love. The rich, creamy chocolate pudding filling is perfectly balanced by a light, fluffy whipped cream layer, making every bite an irresistible blend of flavors and textures.

The graham cracker crust adds a touch of sweetness and a satisfying crunch, creating the perfect base for the creamy filling and rich chocolate flavor. Want to take it up a notch? Swap the graham cracker crust for an Oreo cookie crust! It’s a game-changer for chocolate lovers and adds even more indulgence to this easy recipe.

To finish, top your chocolate pie with a sprinkle of chocolate shavings. It’s a quick and simple garnish that makes your pie look stunning—like it took hours to make, when it only took minutes! This pie is perfect for holidays, potlucks, or any time you need a quick dessert that’s guaranteed to impress.

If you love a jello pudding pie, don’t miss out on my Layered Jello Pie it is pretty and delicious.

Chocolate Pudding Pie Ingredients

These are the ingredients needed to make your chocolate pudding pie. Choose your favorite brand of chocolate pudding mix. Most mixes call for milk, I like to use 2% milk because it makes the pie filling extra rich and creamy. Make sure it is instant pudding though!

• Instant chocolate pudding: I used the Jello brand of instant pudding mix, but you can use whatever brand you prefer. You will want to use the larger box of jello instant pudding (5.9 ounces)
• Pre-made 9-inch graham cracker pie crust or Oreo pie crust
• Whipped cream or Cool Whip
• Hershey’s chocolate bar
• 2% milk (as called for on pudding box): Different brands require different amounts of milk. I like to use 2% but you can use the milk of your choice!

How to make Chocolate pudding pie recipe

1. First, you will need to make the chocolate pudding. Prepare your instant chocolate pudding mix by following the directions on the back of the box. Whisk the pudding with milk to get the lumps out. (You can also use homemade chocolate pudding if you are so inclined.)
2. Next, pour a little less than half of your chocolate pudding into the bottom of your 9-inch pie crust (I used graham cracker, but an Oreo Crust is also delicious).
3. In the bowl, mix the remaining 1/2 of your chocolate pudding with 1/2 of the whipped topping and stir them together well. Then, add this mixture as the next layer of the pie.
4. Finally, add the last 1/2 of the remaining un-mixed whipped cream to the top of the pie, and smooth out the top.
5. Lastly, using a potato peeler shave off chocolate pieces from the Hershey’s chocolate bar to add to the top of your pie as a garnish.
6. Refrigerate the chocolate pudding pie for at least 1 hour to let it set and firm up a bit, before serving. When ready, just remove from the fridge, cut into slices and enjoy! I promise this will be a family favorite!

How Long to Chill chocolate pudding pie

It’s important to let this pie chill before serving it. Trying to serve it immediately after making it won’t bode well. It will fall apart because the pudding will not have had time to set.

I like to chill my chocolate pudding pie for at least one hour, but it doesn’t hurt to chill it for even longer! It is best when served nice and cold and is easier to enjoy when it has firmed up just a bit.

How to store Pudding Pie

To keep your chocolate pudding pie fresh and delicious, cover it tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and store it in the refrigerator. It’s best to store the pie in the same dish you made it in to avoid damaging the layers. Your pie will stay fresh for up to 3 days in the fridge—if it lasts that long!

If you want to make it ahead of time, prepare the pie up to the final whipped topping layer, cover it well, and refrigerate. Add any garnishes like chocolate shavings or sprinkles just before serving to keep them looking their best.

Freezing isn’t recommended for this pie, as the creamy pudding layers can lose their smooth texture once thawed. It’s so easy to make, though, you can whip up a fresh one whenever the craving strikes!

More Great No-Bake Desserts

• Chocolate Lasagna
• Eclair Cake
• Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes
• Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars
• Ice Cream Cake
• Funfetti Dip
• Edible Cookie Dough
• No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie
• Dirt Pie