No Bake Double Chocolate Cream Pie is an easy, 5 ingredient pudding cream pie that takes just minutes to make and it uses convenient ingredients like instant pudding mix and Cool Whip. A chocolate crumb crust filled with a creamy double chocolate pudding mixture with milk chocolate and white chocolate.
DOUBLE CHOCOLATE CREAM PIE RECIPE
I just love easy no bake dessert recipes like this double chocolate cream pie. I am not against using easy ingredients like instant pudding mixes and Cool Whip when it comes to pie.
Sometimes I have time to make a homemade from scratch pie, and other times I just want an easy pie recipe that can be made in under 5 minutes and something that is always a hit. And with only 5 ingredients this pie is the perfect thing to make when you want something quick and easy, but most importantly delicious!
DOUBLE CHOCOLATE CREAM PIE WITH CHOCOLATE AND WHITE CHOCOLATE INSTANT PUDDING
- Ready-to-Use Chocolate Crust - This is just like the traditional graham cracker crust but a chocolate version. If you can't find this one then an Oreo ready-to-use crust will work as well.
- Chocolate Instant Pudding
- White Chocolate Instant Pudding
- Half & Half Milk - This is half milk + half cream. You will find it by the other milks at the store.
- Cool Whip
This pie could not be easier to make! Simply combine the instant pudding mixes and the milk together in a mixing bowl. Stir that really well with a whisk and then let it sit for about 5 minutes to thicken up before adding the Cool Whip.
Add in the Cool Whip and then spread the mixture into the pie crust. Refrigerate for at least 6-8 hours before serving. Seriously that is it! This pie can be made in under 5 minutes.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I use a different milk in this recipe?
- The recipe specifically calls for half and half milk because it provides the best texture, richness, and thickness for this pie. But if you need to use a different milk for whatever reason then I would use whole milk or maybe 2% milk. I would suggest not using low-fat milk or fat-free milk in this recipe.
Can I use sugar-free instant pudding mixes?
- I have never made this pie using sugar-free instant pudding mixes so I can't say for sure. I think it would work but I just don't know how it would affect the pie either in taste, texture, and thickness. The sugar-free pudding boxes are a much smaller size which might not work with the 2 cups of milk called for in the recipe.
- I would highly recommend using what the recipe calls for. If you choose to experiment with sugar-free pudding mixes then be sure and leave me a comment and tell me how it went.
Can I make this double chocolate cream pie the day before?
- Yes you can. I actually prefer to make no bake pie recipes the day before because they seem to get better as they sit in the fridge. This pie needs at least 6-8 hours of refrigeration time so it can set up and thicken, so just make sure that you at least plan for that.
TRY THESE OTHER NO BAKE PIE RECIPES
No Bake Banana Cream Pie - My favorite version of the classic banana cream pie with banana instant pudding mix, cream cheese, and whipped cream. No browned gooey banana slices in this pie!
No Bake Oreo Pudding Pie - Oreo pudding and chopped Oreo cookies inside an Oreo pie crust.
No Bake Snickers Cheesecake Pie - Creamy no bake pie filled with Snicker's candy bar chunks.
No Bake Coconut Cream Pie - A really easy version of the classic coconut cream pie.
No Bake Double Chocolate Cream Pie
Ingredients
- 1 (6 oz) ready-to-use chocolate graham cracker crust
- 1 box (3.4 oz) chocolate instant pudding
- 1 box (3.4 oz) white chocolate instant pudding
- 2 cups half and half milk
- 8 oz Cool Whip (thawed)
Instructions
- Add the instant pudding mixes and half & half milk into a mixing bowl. Stir with a whisk for 1-2 minutes until pudding is dissolved and mixture is slightly thicker. Let it sit for 5 mintues to thicken up more.
- Add the thawed Cool Whip into the pudding and stir together until combined well. Pour into the chocolate crust and spread it out evenly. This recipe makes a thick/tall pie (which we love!) but if you prefer a not so tall pie and more servings then buy two chocolate crusts and spread the mixture between two crusts.
- Cover the pie with the enclosed plastic lid (from the store bought crust) and refrigerate for at least 6-8 hours, or overnight.
- When ready to serve garnish the pie with chocolate curls (vegetable peeler + hershey's chocolate bar). You can also make some homemade whipped cream for the topping as well or use a spray can of whipped cream to decorate the top of the pie.
Notes
Nutrition
I cant find white chocolate pudding mix at all...is it one flavor or can i mix the two? Also is white, vanilla? Help!
Thank you Desire'
Oh my goodness nevermind I found it at Walmart. I googled it?
Glad you found it 🙂 Enjoy!
I love no bake desserts. (So, I don't mind it's turning into a dessert blog. hahaha!) Thank you for all the wonderful recipes. This one is one of my favorites.
Would using 1% milk make that big of a difference? It's what I have at home already. Thanks so much!
It should not make a big difference. I just prefer the higher fat content because it produces a thicker pudding. But the 1% will work fine.
Are we actually making the pudding according to the box? Or just mixing the powder with the milk? I know I’m probably overthinking this...
Mix the pudding powder with the milk called for in recipe. Ignore the pudding box directions. Hopefully that helps clear things up ☺️
How do two boxes of pudding fit into one crust? I usually make chocolate pudding pie with one box and it fills the crust.
It's definitely a full, thick pie but it still fits. If you're worried, just get 2 pie crusts and divide the pudding mixture between the two. That would work just fine too. I've made it both ways and we like them both.
I made this for Christmas. Saying it was a hit would be an understatement! I used 1% milk and the pudding was thick enough. I couldn't get it all to fit into the pie pan but whatever was left I popped into a piping bag and added some decorations on top! Making it again today!
I love that idea! Yes, it definitely makes a thick pie.
Would it be okay to use vanilla pudding I couldn't find white chocolate
Oh yes, that would be fine 🙂
Madw this for years, but used 2 packs of chocolate pudding. Delish
I made this to bring to our family Thanksgiving dinner. I chose Hershey’s White Chocolate Candy Cane Candy Bar for the shredded topping, everyone not only Loved It, but asked if I would make them more! ?
Do you think this could be made with sugar free pudding?
I could only find sugarfree white chocolate pudding so I took a chance. I thought the pie was just sugary enough.
I made the recipe completely as called for and the pie turned out as more like runny pudding pie. What happened? I even used full fat milk. I was rather bummed. The pie did not turn out fluffy and full as in the picture.
Did you happen to use the cook n' serve pie & pudding filling? That is the only thing I can think of as to why the pie turned out runny.
Hi! What is the difference on the cook n' serve pie & pudding filling? I have the same thing happen to me on a coconut pie!
Not sure of the differences but I do know that the preparation is different. With the instant pudding you simply mix milk with the pudding powder. But with the cook n'serve you have to heat the mixture up in a saucepan on the stove top. So it's important to note which pudding a recipe calls for because of the different preparations needed.
Sur Roggenbeck...
Did you use ONE cup of milk or two? THIS recipe called for only one cup wondering if you made according to the pudding box directions? I almost made the same mistake until I glanced at the recipe again thank goodness ?
***I wasn’t sure if I’d like the white chocolate but it reminded me of melted vanilla ice cream...?
My 5-year-old son wanted something he could contribute to a family cookout, so I found this recipe and it's now his "staple dish" he contributes to family gatherings. It's simple and he makes it all in the KitchenAid mixer. Only change-up is we add vanilla to the white chocolate and use dark chocolate for the bottom to better balance the sweetness. This is a perfect dish for kids to make.
I love that he made this! THanks for your comment 🙂
Hi there. Do you mix both pudding together or do you layer them on top of each other? I can only find sugar free white chocolate pudding, not sure how that will taste.
It's a layered pie so you lay them on top of each other. I would suggest not using sugar-free pudding but you could always try it. I know some readers have used sugar-free and said it turned out great, but I have never personally used it myself.
Oh my! This is so delicious. I just made it for Thanksgiving and tried the filling and it is so good. I used dark and milk chocolate puddings ( not a white chocolate fan) and I will never buy a chocolate pie again. Thank you for sharing this recipe.
Can you make a meringue to go on top of this?
I think that would work just fine. I've never made meringue so I would not even know where to start with that one. Let me know if you try it.