Description

Mocha Chocolate Pudding Pie is a decadent, creamy dessert featuring a smooth mocha chocolate pudding filling nestled in a buttery graham cracker or cookie crust, topped with fluffy whipped cream. It’s the perfect treat for coffee and chocolate lovers alike.

Ingredients

For the crust:
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs or crushed chocolate cookies
1/4 cup sugar
6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
For the mocha chocolate pudding filling:
2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 tbsp instant espresso powder or instant coffee
1/4 tsp salt
4 large egg yolks
6 oz semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the topping:
1 1/2 cups whipped cream (homemade or store-bought)
Shaved chocolate or cocoa powder for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Make the crust: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, combine graham cracker or cookie crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Bake for 8–10 minutes, then cool completely.
Make the pudding: In a saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, espresso powder, and salt. Gradually whisk in milk and cream. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbling.
In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks. Slowly add a bit of the hot mixture to the yolks to temper them. Return the tempered yolks to the saucepan and cook for 2–3 more minutes, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat and stir in chopped chocolate, butter, and vanilla until smooth.
Pour the pudding into the cooled crust. Smooth the top and cover with plastic wrap directly on the surface to prevent skin from forming.
Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight until set.
Before serving, top with whipped cream and garnish with shaved chocolate or a dusting of cocoa powder if desired.

Notes

For a deeper coffee flavor, add an extra 1/2 tablespoon of espresso powder.Do not use brewed coffee—it will water down the pudding.Chill overnight for the best texture and clean slices.Strain the pudding before pouring if needed for extra smoothness.Store pie covered in the fridge for up to 4 days—do not freeze.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 390
Sugar: 28g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 110mg