Mini-chocolate chips or chocolate shavingsoptional garnish
Instructions
Use a hand or stand mixer to beat the cream cheese and Nutella together in a large mixing bowl until creamy and fully combined, about 2-3 minutes. Be sure to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl half way through to get everything incorporated.
8 ounces package cream cheese, 13 ounces jar hazelnut spread
Pour in the heavy cream and pudding mix and begin beating the contents on low speed.
2 cups heavy cream, 3.4 ounces box instant chocolate pudding
Slowly increase the speed of the mixer to medium and then high until you have a smooth, fluffy mixture, about 2 minutes. Use a spatula to again scrape the sides halfway through beating so that everything is evenly mixed.
Gently scoop the mixture into the prepared oreo pie crust and spread it evenly all over the crust with a spatula.
6 ounces pre-packaged oreo pie crust
Wrap the pie loosely in plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for 4 hours or overnight, or until set.
When ready to serve your pie, pipe whipped topping all over the top using a 1 M Wilton tip and piping bag, optional and sprinkle mini chocolate chips or chocolate shavings over the top, optional.
Whipped topping, Mini-chocolate chips or chocolate shavings
Cut into 8 pieces and serve chilled.
Notes
Storage:
To Store: Nutella pie can be covered with plastic wrap or in an airtight container and stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
To Freeze: Nutella pie can be frozen in a freezer-safe container for up to 6 months and thawed overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
Tips:
It is essential that all of your cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing. This will help ensure your filling is smooth and creamy.
I like to set the cream cheese out 1-2 hours before I make my filling but in a pinch you can microwave it, unwrapped, in 15-second intervals until softened.
For the creamiest, richest tasting treat, use full fat cream cheese for your pie filling.