Description
This Chocolate Cream Pie stands out for its decadent flavors and easy preparation. With a crunchy Oreo crust, smooth chocolate filling, and whipped cream topping, it’s a go-to dessert for gatherings and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 25 oreo biscuits , whole with filling in tact (244g / 8.5 oz)
- 60g / 4 tbsp unsalted butter , melted
- 1/4 cup cornflour / cornstarch
- 2/3 cup caster sugar (superfine sugar)
- Pinch of salt
- 2 cups milk (whole or reduced fat, not zero fat)
- 1 cup cream (pouring or thickened/heavy), or sub with milk
- 4 egg yolks from large eggs
- 2 tbsp / 30g unsalted butter , cut into 1cm / 0.5" cubes
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 150g/ 5 oz dark 70% cocoa chocolate or bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 75g/ 3 oz milk chocolate , finely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups thickened / heavy cream , for whipping
- 2 tbsp white sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- chocolate , for grating (optional decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F (160° fan-forced).
- Cut a round piece of baking/parchment paper the size of the pie dish to prevent skin from forming on custard.
Notes
You can use leftover egg whites for meringues or scrambled eggs.
Ensure to finely chop the chocolate for a smoother filling.
Optional: decorate with grated chocolate for an attractive finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg